Don't Face Criminal Charges Alone
Without help from a DUI lawyer Columbia SC, someone facing criminal charges will be outnumbered and outmatched. Police receive training throughout their careers. So do prosecutors. Michael D. McMullen can even the playing field. His experience makes the difference. He has worked as a hearing officer, investigator, and a prosecutor–all before establishing his own law practice in 1998. He also has served as a judge for approximately 5 years for the City of Columbia. In these various capacities, during his career over the course of thirty years, he has handled thousands of cases.
Extensive Criminal Defense Law Experience and Expertise
Michael's career gives him a uniquely comprehensive understanding of how to handle individual cases. There is no one magic approach to every case. Each person’s case is as unique as the client, themselves. But it is Michael’s extensive experience as prosecutor, judge, hearing officer, and as a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years that enable him to develop strategies tailored to the specific needs of each client.
Comprehensive Legal Support
The McMullen Law Firm offers legal services and representation for a wide range of criminal cases. Whether dealing with DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, murder, or other criminal offenses, Michael stands ready to develop a specific strategy tailored to handle the case.
Professional Licensure
Michael also represents professionals, such as doctors, dentists, registered nurses, and other attorneys who hold professional licenses before the governing bodies over those fields including the South Carolina State Labor Licensing and Regulation Commission and the South Carolina Medical Review Board, agencies tasked with licensing and investigating and disciplining licensees found to be engaged in misconduct as defined in the professions' respective practice acts. This includes illegal, unethical or incompetent conduct.
Why Choose Michael D. McMullen As Your Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Personalized Attention: Michael ensures that every client receives direct and personalized attention. Clients work exclusively with him, ensuring no miscommunications in the handling of each case. Clients do not have to discuss their cases with support staff or paralegals. They deal directly with Michael.
Integrity and Respect: Michael's reputation for honesty and integrity is well-regarded by prosecutors, law enforcement, and judges. He is committed to providing zealous representation while maintaining ethical standards.
Strategic Defense: Michael identifies potential defenses and negotiates favorable resolutions, when possible. However, he prepares client’s cases as though they are going to trial, and he is ready and willing to take cases to trial when necessary.
Client-Centered Approach: Michael is dedicated to understanding his clients' concerns, answering their questions, and providing non-judgmental support. He adheres to the “golden rule,” the principle of treating clients with the respect and consideration he would expect himself.
Proven Track Record: Michael has successfully guided numerous clients through complex legal challenges. While no attorney can guarantee specific outcomes, Michael's diligent preparation, thorough research, and adept negotiation skills have consistently led to favorable results. His good results also are attributable to some extent to the relationships he has cultivated over the years with law enforcement, prosecutors, and others in the legal system. Clients who follow his advice tend to be very satisfied with their outcomes.
Michael’s Background and Community Engagement
Being a lawyer was far from being Michael’s first job. His background includes roles ranging from busboy to cook, hardware store clerk, laborer and right out of college, and four years as an investigator for the State Human Affairs Commission, where he worked for (now Congressman) James E. Clyburn, investigating charges of employment discrimination. These varied jobs have earned him irreplaceable experience in dealing with people from all backgrounds, have honed his empathy, and shaped his overall approach to practicing law.. His extensive connections within South Carolina's legal community further enhance his ability to provide effective legal representation.
Commitment to Continued Education and Clear Communication
Michael stays abreast of the latest legal developments, ensuring that his clients benefit from current knowledge and strategies. He values direct communication, preferring phone calls or meeting face to face to communicating with clients through emails and text messages. This he finds much more personal and the best way to ensure clients are fully informed, that they can ask questions, and he can ask for their input and instructions. This way the client and Michael work as a team until the criminal case is resolved.
A Trusted Advocate
Proximity to the University of South Carolina has allowed Michael to assist many students in navigating criminal charges that could impact their futures. His dedication to providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and strategic legal defense makes him a trusted advocate for anyone facing criminal charges. He can also help University students with the Office of Student Discipline, which has become more and more aggressive in their approach to enforcing their University’s Code of Student Conduct. This is important because, like it or not, the Office of Student Discipline often decides their investigation will move forward even if Michael can get the criminal case dismissed entirely.
Contact Michael D. McMullen
Michael’s office is at 1720 Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina, directly across from the Richland County Courthouse and within five miles of Midlands Tech, Columbia College, Benedict College, Allen University, and the University of South Carolina. Don’t face criminal charges alone. Your Future is Worth It!
For more information, visit https://mcmullenlawfirm.com or – better yet – call Michael now at 803-252-4433.
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Company Name: McMullen Law Firm
Contact Person: Michael D. McMullen
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Phone: 803-252-4433
Address:1720 Main St UNIT 301
City: Columbia
State: South Carolina 29201
Country: United States
Website: www.mcmullenlawfirm.com/
