Atty. Matt Burgess
Matt Burgess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, DUI / DWI Defense and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Matt, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021.
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Matt Burgess is a dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Anastopoulo Law Firm LLC. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matt Burgess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, DUI / DWI Defense and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Matt, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Matt Burgess is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →
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Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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