Criminal Defense & Personal Injury · Charleston, SC

Protecting the injured. Defending the accused.

Charleston attorney David Osborne — a former detective and prosecutor — defends people charged with crimes and represents injury victims across the Lowcountry.

Charleston criminal defense attorney David Osborne

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Trusted and tested

He’s seen exactly how cases are built — from the inside.

Osborne Law brings more than 26 years in the criminal justice system to your case. That includes 17 years as a police detective and several years as a prosecutor who tried dozens of felony cases to verdict.

It’s a rare vantage point. David Osborne knows exactly how cases are built, and now he puts that experience to work defending the accused and representing the injured.

Practice areas

Two focused practice areas, one goal: protecting your rights.

Criminal defense lawyer reviewing a client's case at Osborne Law

Criminal Defense

When you are facing criminal charges, your future, reputation, and freedom are on the line. Drawing on decades as a detective and prosecutor, David Osborne knows how the State builds a case — and how to keep it honest.

Personal injury lawyer helping a client after a car accident

Personal Injury

An unexpected injury can leave you facing mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty. Osborne Law takes on the insurance company and the paperwork so you can focus on recovering. You pay nothing up front.

Memberships

Charleston County Bar Association
JCAN Family Ministries
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Historic Rotary Club of Charleston
South Carolina Association for Justice
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Why clients trust Osborne Law

Experience on both sides of the courtroom.

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Personalized attention

Every case is handled by David Osborne himself, never handed off. One-on-one guidance, clear communication, and a strategy built around your situation.

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Experience on both sides

Before defending clients, David spent decades as a detective and prosecutor. He reads your case the way the State will.

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Honest counsel

A straight assessment of where you stand, not false promises — including when the State has a weak case and when it doesn’t.

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Trial-ready preparation

Every case is prepared as if it is going to trial. Prosecutors and insurers offer more when they know they face a seasoned trial attorney.

Client reviews

What clients say

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Mr. Osborne is an exceptional, amazing, consistent, honest and very professional Attorney. He has handled several cases for me and the outcome was outstanding.

Former client

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I highly recommend Osborne Law LLC. They treated me with respect, kept me informed and worked hard on my case.

Former client

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He takes his time with you. He also gets what you need done. With that being said hire him. He is one of the best.

Former client

Results shared here for clients don’t guarantee the same outcome for others.

From the blog

Straight answers from a former prosecutor.

Free consultation

Facing charges, or hurt because of someone else’s carelessness?

Talk with David directly — in our West Ashley office, over the phone, or by video. You’ll leave knowing exactly where you stand.