Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the law office of Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A. is the only private law firm in the York County area devoted exclusively to criminal defense. When you are facing jail and a criminal record if convicted, there is no substitute for Chris Wellborn’s 25 years of experience and targeted practice in this field of law. We defend people facing all types of misdemeanor and felony charges, including drunk driving (DUI) and traffic offenses, drug charges, assault and murder, theft and white collar crimes, burglary, robbery, sex crimes and juvenile offenses. Mr. Wellborn has practiced extensively in federal criminal defense, and is sought statewide and nationwide for his experience with unwarranted charges of Shaken Baby Syndrome and child abuse. We handle cases in York, Lancaster and Chester counties and throughout South Carolina. Contact us today for a free initial consultation. Former Prosecutor and Respected Criminal Defense Attorney Attorney Christopher Wellborn is a long-time resident of South Carolina and is committed to serving the people of this area. He began his criminal law career as a York County prosecutor, which provided him with insights into the criminal justice system that benefit his clients to this day. Since 1990, he has had a private criminal defense practice, representing people in trial and appellate courts throughout South Carolina. He consistently achieves favorable outcomes for his clients, such as getting traffic tickets dismissed, avoiding prison time for felony charges and securing a not-guilty verdict in a federal death penalty case. Mr. Wellborn practices solely in criminal defense, and is well-known and respected by area judges and court staff, his attorney peers, law enforcement, counselors and other professionals. He is a founding member and past President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and past President and active member of the York County Bar Association. He also belongs to the South Carolina Bar Association and frequently speaks at seminars on criminal law topics. The law firm Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A. is ready to defend you against any criminal offense. We offer a free consultation, including weekend appointments. Mr. Wellborn will personally meet with you and handle every facet of your case. Call 866-635-6765 (toll free) or 803-746-4302 (Rock Hill).
ROCK HILL DUI LAWYER Chester Drunk Driving Defense Attorney The punishment for a DUI conviction is severe. Even if you avoid jail, a conviction will restrict your ability to drive, reach deep into your wallet and establish a criminal record that shadows your life for years to come. Rock Hill criminal defense lawyer Christopher Wellborn gives you a fighting chance if you are charged with driving under the influence. He is a former prosecutor who draws on 25 years of experience in DUI (DWI) cases to challenge the evidence against you. The law firm of Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A. takes drunk driving cases in York County and surrounding counties of South Carolina. We have represented first-time and repeat offenders, truck drivers, Winthrop University students and out-of-state drivers. Contact us for a free initial consultation. Why You Need to Fight a DUI A first offense carries a possible jail sentence plus a six-month license suspension. To get a restricted license to drive to work or school, you must, among other things, enroll in an Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP). To have your license reinstated after your suspension period, you must also purchase special SR-22 insurance for three years at a cost of $3,000 to $4,000 per year. The conviction can affect employment, scholarships, athletic eligibility and other facets of your life. A second DUI conviction carries mandatory jail time, a one year license revocation with no provisional license, and a mandatory ignition interlock before you can drive again. These penalties are enhanced if your BAC is .16 or greater, and a conviction for a third drunk driving offense can result in even more serious penalties. South Carolina does not have diversion programs that keep a DUI conviction off your record. We make every effort to have your case dismissed or reduced to a charge such as reckless driving or driving too fast for conditions. There is no incentive to plead guilty to a straight DUI. If the prosecutor won’t offer a reasonable plea bargain, Chris Wellborn is prepared to go to trial because of everything that is at stake for his clients. He has successfully challenged cases on the basis of probable cause for the traffic stop, police car video of field sobriety tests and the arrest, failure to give Miranda or implied consent warnings, and expert testimony about the blood-alcohol readings. Driver’s License Suspension Hearings Your license may be suspended at the time of your arrest. If so, you must request an administrative hearing within 30 days of your arrest. These hearings are important for two reasons: If you win, you retain your valid license. If you lose, you can still get a restricted license. It gives us a chance to review the evidence so that we can determine how to best defend your case.