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Have you been charged with a crime? How you are defended in court can make all the difference in the outcome of your case: guilty or not guilty, prison time or probation, a permanent criminal record or a charge that can eventually be erased from your record. Don’t let a criminal charge ruin your life, your family, your job or your future.

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Criminal Defense

Don’t let being charged with a crime define you.

John Newkirk is an experienced and aggressive criminal lawyer in Greenville, South Carolina. He has been practicing in the field of criminal law for over 20 years. For five years, he served as a prosecutor with the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Greenville County. As a prosecutor, he handled thousands of criminal cases, including DUI cases, large-scale drug cases, reckless homicide cases, and murder cases.

After leaving the Solicitor’s Office in 2007, John Newkirk opened his own law office, where he now represents people charged with all different types of criminal offenses. He represents people with charges pending in Magistrate Court, Municipal Court, and the Court of General Sessions (State Court).

In formulating a defense to your case, he pulls from his experience as a prosecutor and his experience as a criminal defense lawyer in Greenville, South Carolina to create a strategy that is aimed at achieving the best possible outcome in your particular case.

John Newkirk is an experienced, competent, trial ready, and accessible criminal defense attorney in Greenville, SC.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE AREAS

After leaving the Solicitor’s Office in 2007, John Newkirk opened up his own law office, where he now represents people charged with all different types of criminal offenses. Attorney John Newkirk represents people with charges pending in Magistrate Court, Municipal Court, and the Court of General Sessions (State Court).

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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.

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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.