We're on your side and ready to fight. Your defense starts here.

Experienced.
Thorough.
Professional.

Results with Care.

Need a lawyer who will return calls, focus on your case, and fight for you? John Newkirk delivers aggressive, competent, and results-driven legal representation for clients in Greenville, Greer, and throughout Upstate South Carolina.

When you need a defense lawyer, John is on your side.

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Criminal Defense

Don’t let a criminal charge ruin your life, your family, your job or your future.

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DUI Defense

DUI is a charge that people of all walks of life can find themselves facing.

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Drug Charges

John D. Newkirk is a former drug prosecutor who has prosecuted all types of illegal drug cases.

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Divorce & Family Law

During a divorce, it’s important to have an experienced and aggressive attorney to advocate for you.

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Personal Injury

You need an aggressive, experienced lawyer to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

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ABOUT JOHN

Attorney John Newkirk is an Upstate native and served for several years as a prosecutor in the Solicitor's office of Greenville County, gaining experience in the drug unit and traffic unit that he has used to help clients since opening his own legal defense firm in 2007.

ABOUT JOHN

Upstate S.C. native, graduated University of South Carolina School of Law

Admitted to practice in all courts in South Carolina and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court

Former Greenville County prosecutor in drug and traffic units, so he knows both sides of the law for DUI, drug and other criminal cases

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

John Newkirk approaches each case with personal care. He’s on your side for family law and criminal defense cases. He will keep you informed, share all your options, and do the work needed to help you get results.

Not a typical lawyer! My experience with Mr. Newkirk was excellent. He is very knowledgeable.

Reggie F.

I'm forever grateful for his guidance during my legal process. Highly recommend.

Justin B.

I would not hesitate to use Mr. Newkirk’s services again and give him the highest personal recommendation.

John B.

We offer legal representation in criminal, DUI, and drug cases, divorce and family law cases, and personal injury cases in Greenville, Spartanburg, Pickens, Laurens, Oconee, Greenwood, and Cherokee Counties.

864-467-3221

126 Laurens Road
Greenville, SC 29650

910 West Poinsett Street
Greer, SC 29650

John D. Newkirk Attorney at Law, LLC represents people in Greenville and throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. The information on this site is not, nor is intended to be, legal advice.

The exact nature of your legal situation will depend on many facts not known to me at this time.

You should understand that the information on this site is general in nature and your own situation may vary.

We're on your side and ready to fight. Your defense starts here.

Experienced. Thorough. Professional.

Results with Care.

Criminal Defense

DUI Defense

Drug Charges

Divorce & Family Law

Personal Injury

ABOUT JOHN

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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Experienced.
Thorough.
Professional.