I am Thomas J. Quinn, Attorney at Law, and I have dedicated my career to the practice of criminal law. Since 1978, I have handled cases in Greenville, the Upstate and throughout South Carolina appearing in over 50 courts. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced Greenville attorney, contact me at 864-236-4631 . I am entirely focused on criminal defense matters and served as chief public defender of the largest public defender’s office in the state. In that capacity, I defended people against every type of crime, including the most serious death penalty cases. I served as a violent crimes prosecutor in the Greenville County Solicitor’s office. Through my work prosecuting criminals, I learned the tactics and behaviors of the other prosecutors, the judges, and the police officers. Now, I use that valuable knowledge when determining the approach I will take to defend you. I will build a legal strategy that is dedicated to countering the opposition. I will fight to defend your future.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – You have a court date, likely very soon, and if your license was suspended you must request and administrative hearing as soon as possible to get back on the road. If you are eligible for a preliminary hearing it must be requested within 10 days. If you are charged with a DUI or DUAC you face losing your liberty and freedom through imprisonment, probation, fines, driver’s license suspension and other possible consequences like the loss of a job or of your good name. It is important to have someone on your side that thoroughly understands the law and how it applies to you. At the law office of Thomas J. Quinn, I have more than 35 years of experience trying criminal law matters. I am committed to standing up for the rights of people charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. I can help you. Call today to meet with Attorney Thomas Joseph Quinn. He will meet you – not a paralegal or investigator or associate attorney – and take as long as you need to answer your questions. Call 864-236-4631 to set up an appointment to come meet your lawyer. The initial consultation is free. The peace of mind is priceless. I will stand up for your rights and handle driving cases in Magistrate, State and Federal Court. I am ready to represent you in cases involving: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Concentration (DUAC) Driving Under Suspension (DUS) Underage Drinking Habitual Traffic Offender? Ignition Interlock Device Felony Driving Under the Influence Child Endangerment Boating Under the Influence Reckless Homicide Reckless Driving Hit and Run Hit and Run – Death Failure to Stop for a Blue Light – Death You have defenses that could minimize the penalties or lead to an outright dismissal: Whether the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop your vehicle Whether the breathalyzer was performed correctly The legitimacy of the field sobriety tests Whether the officer’s video is complete Whether you were given your rights correctly I have written several articles about Driving Under the Influence you may find helpful and interesting – ” The Three Things You Need to DO Now On Your DUI” ” 50+ Ways to Beat Your DUI” ” The Dozen Things To Do If you Are Stopped” ” How to Estimate Your BAC” ” How to Choose a DUI Lawyer” I encourage you to contact me at 864-236-4631 as soon as possible for a free consultation with a DUI/DWI defense attorney . Whether you were pulled over on Woodruff Road, White Horse Road, Haywood Road, I-385, I-85 or elsewhere in Greenville or anywhere in Upstate South Carolina, I can help. I am here to defend your future against all of the consequences that come with a conviction for DUI/DWI, including: Fines Jail Time Driver’s License Suspension Increased Insurance Rates Ignition Interlock Device I pride myself on the personal attention I provide to my clients. When you choose me to represent you, I will be there when you need me. I believe that the attorney you hire is the attorney who should handle your case. I will not shuffle you around from one person to the next. You will get the level of representation that you deserve. Defending Your Future Against DUI and DUAC Charges We defend against the two types of drunk driving charges: DUI and DUAC. DUI is the most common charge, given to people who have been accused of impaired driving. DUAC, or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration, is a charge based solely on the number that appears on a Breathalyzer, whether there was evidence of impairment or not. ( Blood Alcohol Calculator) Criminal Defense Attorney – Former Criminal Prosecutor I understand the law. I have spent time as a chief public defender as well as a criminal prosecutor. As a prosecutor, I came to understand the methods of judges, police, and other prosecutors. Now, I bring that understanding to your side. I use my firsthand information to build a legal strategy that is dedicated to working counter to that of the opposition. I build a legal strategy that is dedicated to defending your future against the consequences of DUI/DWI.