South Carolina State and Federal Crime Lawyer

When you are charged with a crime, you don't want a lawyer who practices in so many areas that he or she only knows a little about many different areas. Chris Wellborn is a private practice attorney in Rock Hill whose practice is devoted 100 percent to criminal defense. That is the focused representation you need when your freedom and future are on the line.

At Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A., we vigorously represent the accused in York County, Lancaster County, Chester County and throughout South Carolina. Our clients include students of Winthrop University and people from other states charged with crimes in South Carolina. Our criminal defense practice centers on representing people facing the full spectrum of charges from DUI arrests and drug charges to charges of rape, robbery or murder.

South Carolina White Collar Crime Attorney

We also help defend people against all types of white collar crime charges such as fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft. These types of charges can have a devastating impact on your reputation and standing in the community. Our goal is to minimize the effect that these allegations and charges have on every part of your life.

Contact Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A. today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:

• Assault and Battery
• Criminal Law
• Domestic Violence
• Drug/Narcotics
• Drunk Driving Defense
• Identity Theft
• Juvenile Law
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crime

We Understand What Is at Stake

Whatever criminal offense you are charged with, we will be there to put forward an aggressive defense. Our goal is dismissal of charges or a resolution that avoids jail, prison, license suspension and all the collateral consequences for your employment, education, finances, and family life. When you feel the best outcome would come from taking your case before a judge or jury, Chris Wellborn is a Rock Hill criminal defense lawyer fully prepared to take your case to court to fight against a conviction.

Mr. Wellborn is a former York County prosecutor who has had a private criminal defense practice since 1990. He is capable of defending you against both state and federal charges. His years of experience in state and federal courts of South Carolina gives you a fighting chance to beat the charges or limit the penalties you face if convicted. Contact our Rock Hill office for a free initial consultation, including weekend appointments at 803-474-8550.

Professional Profile

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Rock Hill, South Carolina Criminal Law Attorney, call Christopher Wellborn today at 803-474-8550, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A.
142 Oakland Avenue, Suite C
Rock Hill, SC 29731
Phone: 803-474-8550
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Attorney Christopher Wellborn

Attorney Christopher Wellborn, earned his law degree in 1988 from the University of San Diego School of Law after receiving a bachelor of arts from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. A long-time resident of South Carolina, Wellborn is committed to serving the people of his area.

Attorney Wellborn is a founding member and past President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and on the board of directors and executive committee of The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a past President of the York County Bar Association, and is active in the South Carolina Bar Association, including conducting seminars on criminal law topics for other attorneys.

Former York County Prosecutor

Before opening his criminal defense law firm in 1997, Mr. Wellborn worked extensively in criminal law, including serving as prosecutor for York County. There, he prosecuted a whole range of crimes, from DUI to burglary to murder. This experience as a prosecutor gives him unusual insight into the criminal justice system, which he uses on behalf of criminal defendants.

Twenty years after graduating from law school, Attorney Wellborn currently handles cases throughout South Carolina in state, federal, juvenile, and magistrate courts. He is the only attorney in the area, outside of public defenders, who devotes his entire practice to criminal defense.

Attorney Wellborn is deeply rooted within the community he serves. He speaks frequently at seminars, discussing criminal defense topics. A founding member and former president of South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he is well-known and respected by area judges, lawyers, court staff, police officials, counselors, therapists, and other professionals. He belongs to the York County Bar Association, the South Carolina Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Bar Admissions

• South Carolina, 1989
• U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 1990
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1991

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
  J.D. - 1988
• Bates College, Lewiston, Maine
  B.A. - 1983

Professional Associations and Memberships

• York County Bar Association, President, 1993 - 1994
• South Carolina Bar, Criminal Law Section, Chairman, 2001 - 2002
• York County Young Lawyers Association, Member
• South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Founding Member/President, 2002 - 2003
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board of Directors, Executive Committee
• York County Public Defenders Corporation, Member, Board of Directors, 1990 - Present
• York County Hospice, Member, Board of Directors, 1990 - 1994