Dedicated & Experienced DUI Attorney
Deciding whether to hire an attorney to represent you for a driving under the influence charge or a driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration charge can be a difficult decision. However, hiring an experienced and knowledgeable DUI/DUAC lawyer definitely has its benefits. An experienced attorney at The Bateman Law Firm can not only guide you through complicated court and administrative proceedings but we can help you determine your best chances for a successful outcome.
It is a good idea to consult with an experienced attorney to determine the strengths and weaknesses of your case. You may decide after an initial consultation with a lawyer that you want to represent yourself; however, even a minor, first time DUI conviction can have serious consequences, including jail time, fines, license suspensions, interlock devices, and a criminal record. An experienced DUI/DUAC attorney will have a better idea of whether it is possible to obtain a less severe sentence depending on the facts and circumstances of your case, and can help you achieve such a sentence.
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Our Team
John C. Bateman
John C. Bateman is dedicated to defending clients accused of DUI. He is a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association and has been featured on WYFF4 and Fox Carolina.
Scotty Roberson
Scotty brings four decades of experience as a former DUI Enforcement Officer and 20 plus years as a consultant. Scotty has reviewed thousands of DUI case across the country.
Kaycee Dancy
Kaycee joined the Bateman Law Firm in 2017 as a paralegal, office manager, and lead client liaison. An honors graduate, she is also active in many Upstate Associations and Charities.
Anna Mehr
Anna joined as a legal assistant to coordinate with the courts and assist our the caseload. Her mental health field background gives her the opportunity to help clients seeking resources.
Although some people choose to represent themselves if they have been charged with a first time DUI, your DUI or DUAC charge may be harder to fight on your own. You have the potential to face more severe penalties under the following circumstances:
- This is your second DUI, or you already have more than one DUI;
- Your arrest for DUI or DUAC was the result of an accident;
- The accident caused serious bodily injury or death to another person;
- You were arrested for DUI or DUAC while driving a commercial vehicle;
- Your blood alcohol concentration was double the legal limit, or 0.16 percent or higher.
In these situations, a DUI or DUAC conviction can result in hefty fines, significant jail time, lengthy license suspensions, and even license revocation. These statutory penalties do not include the effects that a DUI or DUAC conviction can have on your everyday life such as your ability to obtain and keep a job, or even your ability to qualify for a student loan. An experienced DUI/DUAC attorney can carefully review the facts and evidence in your case to help you determine how to best proceed under the circumstances. An attorney that knows how to handle DUI and DUAC cases can discuss and explain your legal options, and can bring forth the most effective defense strategy possible, increasing your chances for a successful outcome.
If you have been arrested and charged with DUI or DUAC, it is important that you speak with an experienced DUI/DUAC attorney as soon as possible.
We will review the evidence, discuss your legal options, and help determine how to best proceed in your case so that you can obtain the best results
"He has an innate ability to convey to clients what really matters in their cases."
"John Bateman is my absolute go to peer in the legal field when it comes to questions about DUI. . . . He has an innate ability to convey to clients what really matters in their cases. As a fellow attorney, I highly recommend John to anyone in the SC or NC areas who are looking for... legal representation when facing a DUI charge."
M. Brock
"An excellent DUI attorney. He has received the same field sobriety test training as all police officers in the State"
"John is an excellent DUI attorney. He has received the same field sobriety test training as all police officers in the State, and also the same training as the people who are the instructors of the police officer training courses on field sobriety tests. He is very passionate about DUI's and I recommend him often to people who are facing serious charges in the upstate area."
P. Hammond
"He cares for each of his clients and works extremely hard to achieve results."
"Very knowledgeable and thorough in his preparation and representation of his clients. He cares for each of his clients and works extremely hard to achieve results. I highly recommend this lawyer."
C. Grubbs