Criminal Defense
Aggressive representation for complex criminal cases.
Dick Harpootlian has over three decades experience in criminal law, as a prosecutor, publicly elected circuit solicitor, and criminal defense lawyer. His practice includes helping clients with serious and complex criminal cases including white collar crimes, violent crimes, and federal drug crimes.
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State v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
In January 2023, Dick Harpootlian delivered the opening remarks in what would become the longest and one of the most highly publicized criminal trials in South Carolina history. For six weeks, Harpootlian and his trial team defended a former South Carolina attorney who had been accused of murdering his wife and son in Colleton County,…
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State v. Barry Reed
Practice Area: Criminal Defense
Barry Reed, a Richland County resident, charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime for an incident that occurred in Richland County on March 22, 2017. Harpootlian Law took the case and advocated aggressively for Mr….
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