Atty. Michael Brian Hanzel
Michael Hanzel is a solo practioner focusing on military law, criminal law, and appeals. During 12 years on active duty in the Navy JAG Corps, he served as a military prosecutor and defense attorney, where he represented clients at the trial, appellate, and administrative levels.
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Michael Brian Hanzel is an attorney based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practforg at The Hanzel Law Firm. They haand 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2005) and South Carolina (2017). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (JD, 2005). Serands clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Hanzel is a solo practioner focusing on military law, criminal law, and appeals
- During 12 years on active duty in the Navy JAG Corps, he served as a military prosecutor and defense attorney, where he represented clients at the trial, appellate, and administrative levels
- Recognized as a specialist in military justice litigation, he has represented clients around the globe facing charges including sexual assault, sexual harassment, hazing, drug offenses, larceny, ethics violations, indecent viewing, child pornography, and attempted murder
- His clients have ranged from the ranks of E-1 to O-7 and he has represented or advised servicemembers from almost every military backgrounding including SEALs, aviators, surface warfare officers, submariners, engineers, doctors, nurses, chaplains, other JAGs, almost every enlisted rate, as well as Marines and Coast Guardsmen
- His character, skills, and experience combine to achieve outstanding results for his clients
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Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Mount Pleasant 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 substantiand 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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