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Russell Hilton

Summerville, SC

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

As a private practitioner, criminal defense attorney, and former prosecutor, I am known throughout the legal community as a respected and effective attorney who has built up a wealth of knowledge and resources to handle your legal issues.  I was born in the lowcountry of South Carolina and attended grade school in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.  After high school I received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Charleston Southern University where I then began a career at the Dorchester County Solicitor’s Office with then Solicitor Walter Bailey.  In 2005, I graduated law school at Mississippi College School of Law and continued at the Solicitor’s Office under Solicitor Robby Robbins. While in law school, I was on law review, and moot court before graduating magna cum laude as one of the “top 5” of my graduating class.  After law school, I clerked for the law firm of Barnwell, Whaley, Patterson, and Helms on Daniel Island, South Carolina.  In 2005, I then continued my time at the Solicitor's Office as a prosecutor where I later became the Senior General Sessions Court prosecutor, prosecuting serious felony crimes. After 8 years as a prosecutor and over 14 years experience with the court system, I entered into private practice establishing the law firm of Russell D. Hilton, Attorney at Law, LLC.  As a prosecutor, and now as private practitioner, I have handled thousands of cases and am prepared to handle yours.   I look forward to helping you with your situation, Russell Hilton

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Estate Planning

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Russell D. Hilton, Attorney At Law, LLC104 South Pine StreetSummerville, SC, 29483 Office (843) 376-5524 104 South Pine StreetSummerville, SC, 29483 Office (843) 376-5524(843) 376-5524

Office: (843) 376-4652

Website: N/A

Reviews

Heath
August 27, 2014

After months of discouraging and bleak insight from my previous attorney, contacting Russell was absolutely the best decision I could have made regarding my case. Not only was he patient and thorough in explaining my options, he was able to get the best possible outcome for my case. An incident arising from an improper traffic stop, led me to being indited on serious drug charges with penalties that could have been tragic. I would recommend that everyone contact Russell and allow him the chance to review your case. It was the best decision I could have made, and if in the future, it will be the only call I will make. Thank you Russell for your support and knowledge regarding my case.

Lisa
August 27, 2014

I met with Attorney Russ Hilton about a very sensitive matter that came up a few months ago. He was very compassionate to the situation and extremely helpful. It was a difficult time and I was flustered but Mr. Hilton was very patient and the whole time he was always a step ahead and very knowledgeable as to what needed to be done and how to handle things. If anything comes up in the future where I need an attorney, he will be the first person I call and I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney in the area.

Eric
August 11, 2020

Russell is an amazing attorney and helped me with some very serious criminal matters he was reliable knowledgeable friendly and professional.

Dessa
November 28, 2018

If you’re looking for an attorney that will get you positive results, then you will get that with Mr. Hilton. I’ve dealt with him on 2 occasions and he did an excellent job! I recommend him to everyone I know all the time. His paralegal is amazing! They’re a great team to work with.

Katie
September 18, 2018

Mr. Hilton is a great lawyer! I had a DUI/Open Container charge that he dropped to a DUAC with no jail time. He answered all my questions promptly and was really nice and nonjudgmental. He's a very smart man who obviously cares about his clients. Even after the case was closed he continued to answer my questions. His staff is awesome and everyone is very sweet. Highly recommended!!

Rob
March 31, 2018

Mr. Hilton was up front with me about what my outcome may be and was pretty thorough when the time came to talk about my case, and formulate a plan. I guess most people are nervous about court but he was very professional standing beside me and the outcome was better than I could have hoped for. I would call Mr. Hilton and his staff again but I hope I never have to.

anonymous
March 23, 2018

To say that I was surprised and shocked to find out that there was a warrant out for my arrest from 8 years ago is to put it mildly. I was traumatized, confused and truly did not understand what was going on or how to fix it. The case progressed exactly as Russell and his team said it would from our very first meeting, and is now dismissed and expunged from my record completely. This is an amazing team that produces results!

Wade
September 23, 2017

Mr. Hilton is a professional. He knows what he is doing, from both sides of the aisle. He makes sure that he gets all the facts and then he makes a plan that works. His representation of me was spot on and he knows SC law. His office staff is very professional, and they are easily contacted. Actually, they check in from time to time if they haven't heard from you just to make sure everything is ok. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Hilton for any and all legal matters. If he does it, it is going to be solid. I give my word as a Southern Gentleman on that (and we don't do that lightly). Thank you, Russ, for all that you did for me. Very Sincerely Yours, Wade

anonymous
September 15, 2017

Handled the situation quickly and with all the outcomes we had hoped for

Diane
May 19, 2017

I was blessed to have such an amazing, personable lawyer in my life during a time like that. Not only did Russell treat me like a friend but he went out of his way to make sure I was protected and knew everything I needed to know about my case. He made me feel safe during such a hard time. Not only did I get a wonderful outcome but I gained a life long lawyer, if ever needed again. I recommend him to the highest existent.

Heath
August 27, 2014

After months of discouraging and bleak insight from my previous attorney, contacting Russell was absolutely the best decision I could have made regarding my case. Not only was he patient and thorough in explaining my options, he was able to get the best possible outcome for my case. An incident arising from an improper traffic stop, led me to being indited on serious drug charges with penalties that could have been tragic. I would recommend that everyone contact Russell and allow him the chance to review your case. It was the best decision I could have made, and if in the future, it will be the only call I will make. Thank you Russell for your support and knowledge regarding my case.

Lisa
August 27, 2014

I met with Attorney Russ Hilton about a very sensitive matter that came up a few months ago. He was very compassionate to the situation and extremely helpful. It was a difficult time and I was flustered but Mr. Hilton was very patient and the whole time he was always a step ahead and very knowledgeable as to what needed to be done and how to handle things. If anything comes up in the future where I need an attorney, he will be the first person I call and I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney in the area.

Eric
August 11, 2020

Russell is an amazing attorney and helped me with some very serious criminal matters he was reliable knowledgeable friendly and professional.

Dessa
November 28, 2018

If you’re looking for an attorney that will get you positive results, then you will get that with Mr. Hilton. I’ve dealt with him on 2 occasions and he did an excellent job! I recommend him to everyone I know all the time. His paralegal is amazing! They’re a great team to work with.

Katie
September 18, 2018

Mr. Hilton is a great lawyer! I had a DUI/Open Container charge that he dropped to a DUAC with no jail time. He answered all my questions promptly and was really nice and nonjudgmental. He's a very smart man who obviously cares about his clients. Even after the case was closed he continued to answer my questions. His staff is awesome and everyone is very sweet. Highly recommended!!

Rob
March 31, 2018

Mr. Hilton was up front with me about what my outcome may be and was pretty thorough when the time came to talk about my case, and formulate a plan. I guess most people are nervous about court but he was very professional standing beside me and the outcome was better than I could have hoped for. I would call Mr. Hilton and his staff again but I hope I never have to.

anonymous
March 23, 2018

To say that I was surprised and shocked to find out that there was a warrant out for my arrest from 8 years ago is to put it mildly. I was traumatized, confused and truly did not understand what was going on or how to fix it. The case progressed exactly as Russell and his team said it would from our very first meeting, and is now dismissed and expunged from my record completely. This is an amazing team that produces results!

Wade
September 23, 2017

Mr. Hilton is a professional. He knows what he is doing, from both sides of the aisle. He makes sure that he gets all the facts and then he makes a plan that works. His representation of me was spot on and he knows SC law. His office staff is very professional, and they are easily contacted. Actually, they check in from time to time if they haven't heard from you just to make sure everything is ok. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Hilton for any and all legal matters. If he does it, it is going to be solid. I give my word as a Southern Gentleman on that (and we don't do that lightly). Thank you, Russ, for all that you did for me. Very Sincerely Yours, Wade

anonymous
September 15, 2017

Handled the situation quickly and with all the outcomes we had hoped for

Diane
May 19, 2017

I was blessed to have such an amazing, personable lawyer in my life during a time like that. Not only did Russell treat me like a friend but he went out of his way to make sure I was protected and knew everything I needed to know about my case. He made me feel safe during such a hard time. Not only did I get a wonderful outcome but I gained a life long lawyer, if ever needed again. I recommend him to the highest existent.

Heath
August 27, 2014

After months of discouraging and bleak insight from my previous attorney, contacting Russell was absolutely the best decision I could have made regarding my case. Not only was he patient and thorough in explaining my options, he was able to get the best possible outcome for my case. An incident arising from an improper traffic stop, led me to being indited on serious drug charges with penalties that could have been tragic. I would recommend that everyone contact Russell and allow him the chance to review your case. It was the best decision I could have made, and if in the future, it will be the only call I will make. Thank you Russell for your support and knowledge regarding my case.

Lisa
August 27, 2014

I met with Attorney Russ Hilton about a very sensitive matter that came up a few months ago. He was very compassionate to the situation and extremely helpful. It was a difficult time and I was flustered but Mr. Hilton was very patient and the whole time he was always a step ahead and very knowledgeable as to what needed to be done and how to handle things. If anything comes up in the future where I need an attorney, he will be the first person I call and I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney in the area.

Eric
August 11, 2020

Russell is an amazing attorney and helped me with some very serious criminal matters he was reliable knowledgeable friendly and professional.

Dessa
November 28, 2018

If you’re looking for an attorney that will get you positive results, then you will get that with Mr. Hilton. I’ve dealt with him on 2 occasions and he did an excellent job! I recommend him to everyone I know all the time. His paralegal is amazing! They’re a great team to work with.

Katie
September 18, 2018

Mr. Hilton is a great lawyer! I had a DUI/Open Container charge that he dropped to a DUAC with no jail time. He answered all my questions promptly and was really nice and nonjudgmental. He's a very smart man who obviously cares about his clients. Even after the case was closed he continued to answer my questions. His staff is awesome and everyone is very sweet. Highly recommended!!

Rob
March 31, 2018

Mr. Hilton was up front with me about what my outcome may be and was pretty thorough when the time came to talk about my case, and formulate a plan. I guess most people are nervous about court but he was very professional standing beside me and the outcome was better than I could have hoped for. I would call Mr. Hilton and his staff again but I hope I never have to.

anonymous
March 23, 2018

To say that I was surprised and shocked to find out that there was a warrant out for my arrest from 8 years ago is to put it mildly. I was traumatized, confused and truly did not understand what was going on or how to fix it. The case progressed exactly as Russell and his team said it would from our very first meeting, and is now dismissed and expunged from my record completely. This is an amazing team that produces results!

Wade
September 23, 2017

Mr. Hilton is a professional. He knows what he is doing, from both sides of the aisle. He makes sure that he gets all the facts and then he makes a plan that works. His representation of me was spot on and he knows SC law. His office staff is very professional, and they are easily contacted. Actually, they check in from time to time if they haven't heard from you just to make sure everything is ok. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Hilton for any and all legal matters. If he does it, it is going to be solid. I give my word as a Southern Gentleman on that (and we don't do that lightly). Thank you, Russ, for all that you did for me. Very Sincerely Yours, Wade

anonymous
September 15, 2017

Handled the situation quickly and with all the outcomes we had hoped for

Diane
May 19, 2017

I was blessed to have such an amazing, personable lawyer in my life during a time like that. Not only did Russell treat me like a friend but he went out of his way to make sure I was protected and knew everything I needed to know about my case. He made me feel safe during such a hard time. Not only did I get a wonderful outcome but I gained a life long lawyer, if ever needed again. I recommend him to the highest existent.