team-member

Eleanor Cleary

Columbia, SC

Licensed for 27 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

I have deep roots in South Carolina.  I am a native South Carolininian and I went to Richland School District One schools.  I grew up on Harden Street right up from Five Points.  I am a dedicated Gamecock, having attended USC for undergrad and law school. I have a soft spot for college students and love to help them avoid getting criminal records that might hurt their bright futures.Through experience and the National College of DUI Defense, I have become skilled at navigating the law of DUI defense in South Caroina.  I will get you the best possible outcome for your case.I am proud to represent clients who have been accused of any crime in the South Carolina courts.  You deserve the most effective defense no matter the situation.  We will treat you with compassion and guide you through the complexities of the legal process. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Cleary Law LLC2725 Devine StColumbia, SC, 29205 Office (803) 376-0075 Mobile (803) 414-9598 2725 Devine StColumbia, SC, 29205 Office (803) 376-0075(803) 376-0075 Mobile (803) 414-9598(803) 414-9598

Office: (803) 310-2287

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jim
November 2, 2015

Eleanor Duffy Cleary went above and beyond my expectation. She did her homework, crossed all t's and dotted all of the i's in our case. Eleanor paid attention to all of our needs and helped us to overcome a bogus DUI charge. I would recommend her and her services to anyone in need of an attorney.

Charles
November 2, 2015

She helped me get a great deal on my case. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, smart, intellectual, but down to earth and easy to talk to. I highly recommend her.

Katie
February 3, 2021

We cannot express enough our gratitude to Ellen for her representation in defending a matter for us. Her professionalism and experience was truly top notch. Having never been through a legal case before and not knowing what to expect was daunting. Ellen walked us through each step seamlessly. Ellen did phenomenal work on our behalf and provided us with the best possible outcome. She was always available and handled everything as quickly as possible. We were blessed to have found her to help us and get us through the challenges. We would definitely recommend Ellen. She would be the first person we would call if we should ever need legal help again. If you are looking for legal help she should be #1 on your list

Warren
December 26, 2020

Ellen is not only a dear friend to me but has helped me in several legal matters. She's a professional and compassionate lawyer. I highly recommend her for any legal matters you might have.

Kendal
March 12, 2017

Ms. Cleary handled my boyfriends DUI case from the moment he went to jail I was on the hunt for the best lawyer. I came across Ms.Cleary while looking for lawyers. Her reviews alone let me know she was personable,easy to communicate with and very professional. Through our entire experience she proved to be just that! She made us feel comfortable and understood. I highly recommend her. She is awesome! Definitely did not disappoint!

William
June 10, 2016

Missue Cleary was an excellent lawyer. She sat down with me, explained in detail all of my options, and then worked hard to make sure that I was given the best possible resolution to my situation. She will work hard for you, and I would rate her very highly. If I were to ever need legal aid or advice in the future, this would be who I called

anonymous
June 6, 2016

Long story short. She told me the good and the bad of my situation and what the possible outcomes were. The final outcome of my case was better than i could have ever hoped for.

anonymous
June 2, 2016

I was charged with a first-time shoplifting offense and was absolutely terrified. I found Ellen through Avvo.com and read other clients' positive reviews of her. After hiring her to defend me, I absolutely agree and can add more positive reviews for my experience with her. She is very fair with her fees and very thorough. She explained everything that was going to happen and had I not had her as my defense, I would have plead guilty and used my one chance at PTI for something that is relatively minor. Ellen's expertise and persistence got my charge completely dismissed without using PTI. This was crucial for me because I work in the legal field and needed to have my record cleared. She did this, with very little effort on my part. I can't thank her enough. She was never intimidated by the police's warnings to me to go ahead and plead guilty. In fact, she went out of her way to communicate with other officials on my behalf. She's a pro. She's been in the game long enough to know how the system works and she doesn't allow her clients to get railroaded. I 100% attest that if I hadn't had her as my counsel, I would be in a much worse situation. Hiring Ellen Cleary was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I'll recommend her to anyone in need and, likewise, I recommend her to anyone visiting this site who needs a good criminal defense lawyer who charges fairly.

Minh
April 26, 2016

I have applied to govt. jobs and did not received any reply or was not offered employment because of my past legal issue. I know reside in Texas and forgotten about my past until I did my own background check. Too my surprise there was a legal issue in my past that showed up in the search..... I immediately went to the web and started a search for lawyers in the state of S.C that is experience in expungement cases. I contacted Cleary Law and had an immediate response. Mrs. Cleary answered all my questions and concerns regarding my case, she was very helpful and straight to the point. If you have any legal issues past or present in the state of S.C. and moved to another state, I highly recommend Cleary Law to assist in your legal need.

anonymous
April 6, 2016

Ellen helped me to regain my personal sense of well being by earning me a pardon. She was very understanding and skilled in her legal knowledge. I knew that she was the right choice for my legal counsel and I was not disappointed.

Jim
November 2, 2015

Eleanor Duffy Cleary went above and beyond my expectation. She did her homework, crossed all t's and dotted all of the i's in our case. Eleanor paid attention to all of our needs and helped us to overcome a bogus DUI charge. I would recommend her and her services to anyone in need of an attorney.

Charles
November 2, 2015

She helped me get a great deal on my case. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, smart, intellectual, but down to earth and easy to talk to. I highly recommend her.

Katie
February 3, 2021

We cannot express enough our gratitude to Ellen for her representation in defending a matter for us. Her professionalism and experience was truly top notch. Having never been through a legal case before and not knowing what to expect was daunting. Ellen walked us through each step seamlessly. Ellen did phenomenal work on our behalf and provided us with the best possible outcome. She was always available and handled everything as quickly as possible. We were blessed to have found her to help us and get us through the challenges. We would definitely recommend Ellen. She would be the first person we would call if we should ever need legal help again. If you are looking for legal help she should be #1 on your list

Warren
December 26, 2020

Ellen is not only a dear friend to me but has helped me in several legal matters. She's a professional and compassionate lawyer. I highly recommend her for any legal matters you might have.

Kendal
March 12, 2017

Ms. Cleary handled my boyfriends DUI case from the moment he went to jail I was on the hunt for the best lawyer. I came across Ms.Cleary while looking for lawyers. Her reviews alone let me know she was personable,easy to communicate with and very professional. Through our entire experience she proved to be just that! She made us feel comfortable and understood. I highly recommend her. She is awesome! Definitely did not disappoint!

William
June 10, 2016

Missue Cleary was an excellent lawyer. She sat down with me, explained in detail all of my options, and then worked hard to make sure that I was given the best possible resolution to my situation. She will work hard for you, and I would rate her very highly. If I were to ever need legal aid or advice in the future, this would be who I called

anonymous
June 6, 2016

Long story short. She told me the good and the bad of my situation and what the possible outcomes were. The final outcome of my case was better than i could have ever hoped for.

anonymous
June 2, 2016

I was charged with a first-time shoplifting offense and was absolutely terrified. I found Ellen through Avvo.com and read other clients' positive reviews of her. After hiring her to defend me, I absolutely agree and can add more positive reviews for my experience with her. She is very fair with her fees and very thorough. She explained everything that was going to happen and had I not had her as my defense, I would have plead guilty and used my one chance at PTI for something that is relatively minor. Ellen's expertise and persistence got my charge completely dismissed without using PTI. This was crucial for me because I work in the legal field and needed to have my record cleared. She did this, with very little effort on my part. I can't thank her enough. She was never intimidated by the police's warnings to me to go ahead and plead guilty. In fact, she went out of her way to communicate with other officials on my behalf. She's a pro. She's been in the game long enough to know how the system works and she doesn't allow her clients to get railroaded. I 100% attest that if I hadn't had her as my counsel, I would be in a much worse situation. Hiring Ellen Cleary was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I'll recommend her to anyone in need and, likewise, I recommend her to anyone visiting this site who needs a good criminal defense lawyer who charges fairly.

Minh
April 26, 2016

I have applied to govt. jobs and did not received any reply or was not offered employment because of my past legal issue. I know reside in Texas and forgotten about my past until I did my own background check. Too my surprise there was a legal issue in my past that showed up in the search..... I immediately went to the web and started a search for lawyers in the state of S.C that is experience in expungement cases. I contacted Cleary Law and had an immediate response. Mrs. Cleary answered all my questions and concerns regarding my case, she was very helpful and straight to the point. If you have any legal issues past or present in the state of S.C. and moved to another state, I highly recommend Cleary Law to assist in your legal need.

anonymous
April 6, 2016

Ellen helped me to regain my personal sense of well being by earning me a pardon. She was very understanding and skilled in her legal knowledge. I knew that she was the right choice for my legal counsel and I was not disappointed.

Jim
November 2, 2015

Eleanor Duffy Cleary went above and beyond my expectation. She did her homework, crossed all t's and dotted all of the i's in our case. Eleanor paid attention to all of our needs and helped us to overcome a bogus DUI charge. I would recommend her and her services to anyone in need of an attorney.

Charles
November 2, 2015

She helped me get a great deal on my case. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, smart, intellectual, but down to earth and easy to talk to. I highly recommend her.

Katie
February 3, 2021

We cannot express enough our gratitude to Ellen for her representation in defending a matter for us. Her professionalism and experience was truly top notch. Having never been through a legal case before and not knowing what to expect was daunting. Ellen walked us through each step seamlessly. Ellen did phenomenal work on our behalf and provided us with the best possible outcome. She was always available and handled everything as quickly as possible. We were blessed to have found her to help us and get us through the challenges. We would definitely recommend Ellen. She would be the first person we would call if we should ever need legal help again. If you are looking for legal help she should be #1 on your list

Warren
December 26, 2020

Ellen is not only a dear friend to me but has helped me in several legal matters. She's a professional and compassionate lawyer. I highly recommend her for any legal matters you might have.

Kendal
March 12, 2017

Ms. Cleary handled my boyfriends DUI case from the moment he went to jail I was on the hunt for the best lawyer. I came across Ms.Cleary while looking for lawyers. Her reviews alone let me know she was personable,easy to communicate with and very professional. Through our entire experience she proved to be just that! She made us feel comfortable and understood. I highly recommend her. She is awesome! Definitely did not disappoint!

William
June 10, 2016

Missue Cleary was an excellent lawyer. She sat down with me, explained in detail all of my options, and then worked hard to make sure that I was given the best possible resolution to my situation. She will work hard for you, and I would rate her very highly. If I were to ever need legal aid or advice in the future, this would be who I called

anonymous
June 6, 2016

Long story short. She told me the good and the bad of my situation and what the possible outcomes were. The final outcome of my case was better than i could have ever hoped for.

anonymous
June 2, 2016

I was charged with a first-time shoplifting offense and was absolutely terrified. I found Ellen through Avvo.com and read other clients' positive reviews of her. After hiring her to defend me, I absolutely agree and can add more positive reviews for my experience with her. She is very fair with her fees and very thorough. She explained everything that was going to happen and had I not had her as my defense, I would have plead guilty and used my one chance at PTI for something that is relatively minor. Ellen's expertise and persistence got my charge completely dismissed without using PTI. This was crucial for me because I work in the legal field and needed to have my record cleared. She did this, with very little effort on my part. I can't thank her enough. She was never intimidated by the police's warnings to me to go ahead and plead guilty. In fact, she went out of her way to communicate with other officials on my behalf. She's a pro. She's been in the game long enough to know how the system works and she doesn't allow her clients to get railroaded. I 100% attest that if I hadn't had her as my counsel, I would be in a much worse situation. Hiring Ellen Cleary was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I'll recommend her to anyone in need and, likewise, I recommend her to anyone visiting this site who needs a good criminal defense lawyer who charges fairly.

Minh
April 26, 2016

I have applied to govt. jobs and did not received any reply or was not offered employment because of my past legal issue. I know reside in Texas and forgotten about my past until I did my own background check. Too my surprise there was a legal issue in my past that showed up in the search..... I immediately went to the web and started a search for lawyers in the state of S.C that is experience in expungement cases. I contacted Cleary Law and had an immediate response. Mrs. Cleary answered all my questions and concerns regarding my case, she was very helpful and straight to the point. If you have any legal issues past or present in the state of S.C. and moved to another state, I highly recommend Cleary Law to assist in your legal need.

anonymous
April 6, 2016

Ellen helped me to regain my personal sense of well being by earning me a pardon. She was very understanding and skilled in her legal knowledge. I knew that she was the right choice for my legal counsel and I was not disappointed.