LAST FEW DAYS TO VOTE! - ends March 22, vote.charlestoncitypaper.com/
- Best DUI Attorney - Joseph Cannarella
- Best Criminal Defense Attorney - Andy Savage
- Best Law Firm - Savage Law Firm


LAST FEW DAYS TO VOTE! - ends March 22, vote.charlestoncitypaper.com/
- Best DUI Attorney - Joseph Cannarella
- Best Criminal Defense Attorney - Andy Savage
- Best Law Firm - Savage Law Firm
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.
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.
From CharlestonCityPaper.com - Driving cab, working in prison helped Savage’s legal career

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. Over the past several years, Joseph has grown into an exceptional lawyer working day in and day out to vigorously defend our clients and uphold the firm’s moto of thriving on the tough work. 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.




