HONEST, AFFORDABLE AND AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION Play 0:00 / 1:03 Fullscreen Mute Share Attorney | William A. Hodge Choosing an attorney is an important part of protecting yourself if you are charged with a crime. While experience is important, your lawyer should bring more to the table. I am lawyer William A. Hodge. I treat my clients with the respect they deserve by being honest with them from Day One. There are no guarantees when it comes to the law, but I will make sure you know exactly what you are up against and exactly what I can do to help. Your Freedom Is My Number One Concern As your criminal defense attorney, my main priority will be to shield you from the worst penalties your charge may carry. In many situations, that means I am focused on protecting your freedom. Going to jail or prison even for a short time impacts your job, your family life and, of course, your freedom. I serve clients in Columbia and throughout South Carolina with the following types of state and federal criminal charges: DUI charges: Even a first-time DUI can carry a jail sentence. I will work tirelessly to protect you. Drug crimes: I handle simple possession charges to more complex manufacturing and trafficking charges. I can help you challenge state or federal charges. High school and college offenses: Criminal charges threaten a student’s current and future opportunities. I will fight to protect them. Traffic tickets: A minor traffic violation can have negative effects on your life. I will seek to mitigate the effects. I have experience as a prosecutor, which means I know how your opponents think. I will use my knowledge and experience to protect your freedom, no matter what charges you are up against.
AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION FOR DUI/DWI CHARGES Play 0:00 / 1:13 Fullscreen Mute Share Attorney | William A. Hodge Being arrested for drunk driving is a frightening experience. If it’s your first time, you may wonder how the charges will impact your life. If you have been charged before, you may be worried about the potentially severe consequences you are facing. No matter what the details of your DUI charge are, I will confront them for you. I am DUI attorney William A. Hodge, and I provide aggressive representation for people in Columbia, Lexington County, Kershaw County and throughout South Carolina who are facing DUI charges. I will focus on protecting you while you focus on living your life. Taking An Honest Approach To All Aspects Of DUI As your criminal defense lawyer, it is my goal to give you the best defense I can based on the reality of your situation. I have years of experience, including experience as a prosecutor. I know when certain defenses will work and when to employ alternative strategies. I will carefully review your case, explain your best options and aggressively pursue them. I handle all types of DUI charges, including: First-time DUI: A first offense can lead to jail time. It is my priority to protect you. Second or third DUI: If you have been charged with DUI in the past, the consequences may be more severe. I will seek to mitigate the penalties. Felony charges: A DUI becomes a felony when the incident causes bodily harm to another person. Working with a skilled DUI lawyer is crucial. Challenging The Evidence Against You A major part of fighting a DUI charge is challenging the evidence against you. As your attorney, I will carefully examine the traffic stop and your subsequent arrest, any blood or breath tests, and the field sobriety test to ensure your rights were not violated. If I find evidence of error, I will use it to bolster your case.