Dayne C. Phillips

South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer; Appeals; PCRs; and DUI Defense

ATTORNEY DAYNE PHILLIPS has dedicated his life to defending those who are wrongfully accused or who have made an unfortunate mistake and need help. He is a trained and experienced South Carolina criminal defense attorney and appellate litigator. He has successfully defended citizens in felony jury trials and has successfully argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Dayne is a former President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and former circuit representative on that organization’s Board of Directors. He is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College and is a State Delegate of the National College for DUI Defense.

WARNING: If you are in need of immediate legal representation, please contact us immediately. The lawyer only makes case-by-case assessments because every case must be evaluated on its specific factual and legal issues. Submission of any information via this website or email (e.g., your question, personal information, and/or any response) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; does not constitute legal advice; and is not considered confidential or privileged communication. In other words, please do not reveal confidential or private information over the internet.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; (5) is accurate as of the date of publication; and (6) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in South Carolina who has reviewed the facts of your case. Please note that the information on this website is no

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
White Collar Crime

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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We never charge a fee to meet with you. The facts and circumstances for every case are different, so we set our fee after reviewing all of the information provided to us during the initial meeting. Clients customarily pay for expenses in addition to the fee.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We never charge a fee to meet with you. The facts and circumstances for every case are different, so we set our fee after reviewing all of the information provided to us during the initial meeting. Clients customarily pay for expenses in addition to the fee.
  • Contingent Fees
    Attorney Dayne Phillips only accepts contingent fees in civil cases. Contingent fees are prohibited in criminal cases. This type of fee agreement is not allowed in criminal cases. The facts and circumstances for every case are different, so we set our fee after reviewing all of the information provided to us during the initial meeting. Clients customarily pay for expenses in addition to the fee.
South Carolina
Since 2011
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Member
Eleventh Circuit Public Defender Selection Panel
2020 –

Current

Student
National Forensic College at the Cardozo School of Law
2017 –

2017

NACDL and Cardozo School of Law National Forensic College presented in collaboration with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts and Defender Services Training Division in New York City. The purpose of the college is to instruct supervisors, trainers, and experienced litigators who are or will be the forensic science experts or point people in their jurisdictions. The college will prepare attorneys to litigate complex forensic science issues strategically and with the support of the nation’s leading law firms and experts. Attendance is by invitation only.
Student
National Criminal Defense College (NCDC)
2015 –

2015

University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (2010) | Law
2008


2010

Honors: Moot Court
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2021
Honorable Mention for “Best DUI Attorney” in Columbia
Free Times Columbia
2020
Legal Elite
Columbia Business Monthly
2020
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2020
Legal Elite for Criminal Law
Columbia Business Monthly
2019

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Honorable Mention for “Best DUI Attorney” in Columbia
Free Times Columbia
2019
Nominated as one of the Attorneys selected in The State Newspapers’
The State Newspaper
2019
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Honorable Mention for “Best DUI Attorney” in Columbia
Free Times
2018
“Best of Columbia” Contest
Legal Elite
Columbia Business Monthly
2018
Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2017
Nominated as one of the Attorneys selected in The State newspapers’ “Best Attorney” category in the annual contest
The State Newspaper
2017
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Nominated as one of the Attorneys selected in The State newspapers’ “Best Attorney” category in the annual contest
The State Newspaper
2016

National College of DUI Defense

SC State Delegate
2017 –
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

Member
2016 –
Current
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South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL)

Vice President
2016 –
Current
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South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL)

Member
2011 –
Current
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South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL)

President
2017 –
2018
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South Carolina Bar

House of Delegates, Eleventh Circuit Representative
2016 –
2018
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South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President-Elect
2017 –
2017
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South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL)

Board of Directors
2014 –
2015
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Websites & Blogs

Website
South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer Dayne Phillips
Blog
Testimonials
Blog
Can I Record the Police in South Carolina?

Dayne Phillips Attorney at Law, Price Benowitz LLP (Main Office)
1614 Taylor Street
Suite D
Columbia, SC 29201
US
Telephone: (803) 272-4503
Fax: (803) 380-8035
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours (Today)

Lexington Office (By Appointment Only)
137 W Butler St Suite 3
Lexington, SC 29072
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Telephone: (803) 272-4504
Fax: (803) 380-8035
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours (Today)