
Carrying On A Tradition of Excellence
This is tough work.
We thrive on it.
We don’t get anything but complicated cases—and we’ve been involved in many high profile proceedings, getting the best possible results in difficult circumstances.
Known for our work ethic and discretion, we are dedicated to preserving reputations and are well versed in media relations and ensuring minimal exposure.

From CharlestonCityPaper.com – Driving cab, working in prison helped Savage’s legal career
A well deserved tribute to the best lawyer and mentor. We look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence you have built over the past 50 years.

Best Criminal Defense Attorney
The people have spoken! The Savage Law firm has been voted Charleston’s Best Criminal Defense Attorney – Charleston City Paper 2025

Special Partnership Announcement
Jan 16, 2025 – The Savage Law Firm is pleased to announce that Joseph Cannarella has been named a partner of the firm. The firm is excited for what is to come with Joseph as a partner. Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement!
The Savage legal team is extensive. Beyond Andy Savage and an experienced legal support staff, we utilize an extensive network of outside resources–including firms and individuals with professional experience in investigations, finances, engineering, technology, and health care.
For over 3 decades, our firm has taken on some of the most complex, high profile criminal cases in the Lowcountry.
We excel at counseling clients in crisis, representing defendants charged with both major and minor crimes. We deftly pursue personal injury and wrongful death suits, and we resolve professional licensing issues when complaints are filed against a doctor or other licensed practitioner.
When people come to us, they are often in the biggest crisis that they’ve ever faced. Whether it’s an injury, a shoplifting arrest or a death penalty case, we focus on the problems and the people involved, and do everything we can to achieve the best possible results.

Recent News
Cannarella comments on parole in Surell murder case
From MSN.com, By Emily Johnson and Nick Reagan, April 21, 2026 (Read full article and watch video here) SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Thirty-six years after 13-year-old Crystal “Crickette” Surell disappeared on her way to school in Ladson and was found brutally murdered,…
Why most South Carolina criminal cases never reach a jury
From Live5news.com, By Emily Johnson and Michael Allison, January 15, 2026 (Read full article and watch video here) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Nearly every criminal case in Charleston County ends with a plea deal, but some victims say those deals leave them feeling…
Driving cab, working in prison helped Savage’s legal career
From CharlestonCityPaper.com, by Andy Black, October 17, 2025 (Read full article here) Charleston defense lawyer Andy Savage has long been the guy who you want on your side if you are in real trouble. In his illustrious five-decade career, he’s worked with…


