Criminal Defense and Personal Injury in Charleston

David Osborne, Charleston criminal defense and personal injury attorney.
David Osborne, Charleston criminal defense and personal injury attorney.

Protecting the Injured and Defending the Rights of the Accused

Charleston criminal defense and personal injury attorney David Osborne, a former detective and prosecutor, defends the accused and represents injury victims across the Lowcountry.

Featured Appearances

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Logo of Charleston County Bar Association featuring a stylized sailboat and scales of justice.
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Memberships

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Logo of the South Carolina Association for Justice featuring a lighthouse
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Trusted and Tested

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 senior prosecutor who tried dozens of felony cases to verdict. It's a rare vantage point. David Osborne has seen exactly how cases are built and prosecuted, 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

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When you are facing criminal charges, your future, reputation, and freedom are on the line. Osborne Law provides strategic, experienced defense for people accused of misdemeanors and felonies, including DUI, drug charges, and violent crime. 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

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An unexpected injury can leave you facing mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about the future. Osborne Law represents people hurt in car accidents and by others' negligence, taking on the insurance company and the paperwork so you can focus on recovering. You pay nothing up front, and the firm works to recover what you are owed.

Why Clients Trust Osborne Law?

Personalized Attention

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

Experience on Both Sides

Before defending clients, David spent decades as a detective and prosecutor. He reads your case the way the State will, because building cases like yours is exactly what he did for years.

Honest Counsel

You get a straight assessment of where you stand, not false promises. David will tell you when the State has a weak case and when it doesn't, so you can make informed decisions.

Trial-Ready Preparation

Every case is prepared as if it is going to trial. Prosecutors and insurance companies offer more when they know they're dealing with a seasoned courtroom attorney, and if trial becomes necessary, you're ready.

  • "I highly recommend Osborne Law Firm for their consistency and amazing customer service."

    —Former Client

  • "I highly recommend Osborne Law LLC. They treated me with respect, kept me informed and worked hard on my case was very professional, caring and always willing to help."

    —Former Client

  • "My experience at this Law Firm has been Simply SENSATIONAL!!!!"

    —Former Client

  • "David at this law firm is amazing if you ever have a legal matter and in need of a lawyer not a liar do not hesitate to call David has done amazing work for me and my friends I refer him to."

    —Former Client

  • "Mr. Osborne is an exceptional, amazing, consistent, honest and very professional Attorney. He has handled several cases for me and the outcome was outstanding. Didn't expect that didn't expect to get those results. Thank you, Mr. Osborne."

    — Former Client

  • "I would recommend him for being your attorney with anything you need assistance with. 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

  • "Very dependable attorney. He gets the job done. I highly recommend him."

    Former Client