Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney Matt Bodman Is Ready to Fight for You
Defending Clients Facing DUI, Drug Charges, and Criminal Offenses Across South Carolina
A criminal charge can upend your life before a verdict is ever reached. Your job, your reputation, and your freedom are all on the line from the moment you’re arrested. That’s not the time to gamble on an attorney who doesn’t know how the other side thinks. Matt Bodman does, because he was on the other side. As a former South Carolina prosecutor, he spent years building the kinds of cases you’re now facing. That experience is the foundation of every defense he builds today.
Matt Bodman, P.A. is a South Carolina criminal defense lawyer defending clients throughout Columbia, Lexington, Camden, Sumter, and across the state. Whether your charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, you’ll work directly with Matt from your first call to your last day in court.
“Matt is the real deal. You won’t find a better attorney to fight for you.” — A.P.
Hear From the Clients We’ve Helped
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Bridget P.
We Knew Five Minutes In We Made A Great Choice
“When my husband and I first interacted with Matt Bodman, we knew five minutes in we made a great choice. He is loyally personable, and open. He listens with care and does his job with truth. He lead us both correctly through the transitions with ease. We are truly grateful for him in the outcome!! Matt thank you for being you and honorably protecting us.”
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Holly R.
EXCELLENT At His Job
“I was extremely pleased with my experience with Matt Bodman as my attorney! He is attentive, patient, answers calls and easy to communicate with. I felt more confident and relaxed throughout my experience. EXCELLENT at his job!!”
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Owen K.
Don’t Hesitate To Seek His Services
“Matt is an awesome, down-to-earth guy who knows his stuff, a guy that truly cares here to help you out when you need it the most. Can not thank him enough!”
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Scott W.
The Work He Did For My Family Was Flawless
“Matt is a great individual, a great husband, father, and an awesome attorney! He helped me and my family solve a problem that we will forever be grateful for. I can’t say enough about him. Don’t hesitate to seek his services!!!”
He Knows How Prosecutors Think Because He Used To Be One.
Matt Bodman has spent his entire legal career in South Carolina courtrooms. Before founding Matt Bodman, P.A. in 2002, he spent five years as an Assistant Solicitor in Richland County, prosecuting everything from DUI cases to murder. He knows how prosecutors build their cases because he built them himself. That insider knowledge is what sets his defense apart.
Matt personally handles every aspect of every case. When you hire him, your case won’t be passed off to an associate or a paralegal. You’ll have Matt’s direct number, his full attention, and an attorney who has tried dozens of cases in South Carolina courts and isn’t afraid to take yours to trial.
“I believe everyone deserves the best defense — and I believe every case should be prepared for trial.” — Matt Bodman
What to Do if You’re Pulled Over for DUI in South Carolina
Being pulled over doesn’t have to mean being convicted. How you handle the next few minutes matters more than most people realize.
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Stay Calm and Pull Over Safely
Turn on your signal, pull to the right, and stop in a safe location. Keep your hands visible and be polite. How you conduct yourself during the stop can affect how the situation unfolds.
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Remember You Have the Right to Remain Silent
You are not required to answer questions beyond identifying yourself. Politely decline to answer questions about where you’ve been or whether you’ve been drinking. Anything you say can be used against you.
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Know Your Rights on Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety tests are voluntary in South Carolina. You can decline without automatic penalty. However, under South Carolina’s implied consent law, refusing a breath, blood, or urine test will result in an automatic license suspension.
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Do Not Argue or Resist
Even if you believe the stop is unjustified, this is not the time to argue. Comply calmly and let your attorney challenge the stop in court.
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Contact Matt Bodman Immediately
The sooner you have an attorney involved, the better your options will be. Matt Bodman is a former South Carolina prosecutor who knows exactly how DUI cases are built and how to fight back.
Serious Charges Require Serious Defense
Whether you’re facing a DUI, a drug charge, a white collar allegation, or a serious criminal offense, Matt Bodman brings the same level of preparation and commitment to every case. As a former South Carolina prosecutor, he knows what it takes to build a defense that works.
Criminal Defense
A criminal conviction in South Carolina can mean jail time, heavy fines, and a record that follows you for the rest of your life. Matt Bodman is an experienced South Carolina criminal defense lawyer who defends clients against a wide range of state and federal criminal charges, from assault and domestic violence to grand jury subpoenas and felony offenses. He handles every case personally and prepares from day one as if it’s going to trial.
DUI Defense
A DUI conviction in South Carolina can cost you your license, thousands of dollars in fines, and even your freedom. Columbia DUI defense attorney Matt Bodman knows South Carolina’s drunk driving laws inside and out, and as a former prosecutor, he knows the tactics the state will use against you before they use them.
White Collar Defense
White collar charges like fraud, embezzlement, and breach of trust carry serious consequences that go far beyond criminal penalties. A conviction can cost you your career, your professional reputation, and your financial future. Attorney Matt Bodman has handled white collar criminal defense cases in both state and federal court and knows how to protect clients when the investigation is just getting started.
Drug Charges
Drug charges in South Carolina range from simple possession to trafficking, and the penalties can be severe. If you’re facing a drug charge, Matt Bodman will scrutinize every detail of your case, from the legality of the search to the handling of evidence, to find every avenue for reducing or dismissing your charges.
“He went above and beyond…We could not have been more pleased with Matt.”
— Kathleen W.
The Matt Bodman Difference
25+
Years in the Courtroom
24/7
Available When You Call
Free
Initial Consultation
Former Prosecutor, Now Your Defender
Matt spent five years as an Assistant Solicitor in Richland County. He knows how the state builds its cases because he built them himself.
One Attorney, Start to Finish
Your case won’t be passed off to an associate or a paralegal. Matt personally handles every aspect of every case.
Direct Access to Your Attorney
When you hire Matt Bodman, you get his direct number. You can reach him with questions and concerns throughout your entire case.
Trial-Ready From Day One
Matt prepares every case as if it’s going to trial. That preparation gives his clients the strongest possible position, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.
Nearly 30 Years of Courtroom Experience
From DUI and drug charges to white collar defense and serious felonies, Matt has spent his entire career in South Carolina courts.
Recognized by the Midlands Legal Elite
Named multiple times by Columbia Business Monthly magazine as one of the region’s top criminal defense attorneys.
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“The best in the business.”
— Craig W.
FAQs About Criminal Charges in South Carolina
Your Questions Answered
Facing criminal charges can feel overwhelming. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.
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“Matt is an absolute pleasure to work with. Would recommend him to anyone in need of defense in SC.”
— Nick W.
Your Future Is Worth Fighting For
A criminal charge doesn’t have to define the rest of your life, but the decisions you make in the days and weeks after an arrest can. Having the right attorney in your corner from the start makes all the difference. Matt Bodman has spent nearly 30 years in South Carolina courtrooms fighting for people in exactly the situation you’re in right now. He knows the system, he knows the stakes, and he’s ready to fight for you.
If you’re facing DUI, drug charges, white collar allegations, or any criminal offense in Columbia, Lexington, or anywhere across South Carolina, don’t wait. Contact Matt Bodman, P.A. today for a free case consultation.
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