Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer – Columbia, SC

Aggressive Federal Representation in Columbia, South Carolina

If you're facing a federal investigation or have been indicted in Columbia, SC, your next move could determine your future. Federal criminal cases carry severe penalties — including long prison terms, asset forfeiture, and a permanent felony record — and they move quickly. You need a defense attorney who knows the federal system inside and out.

At the Law Offices of Nathan S. Williams, we bring elite-level federal defense to clients in Columbia and throughout the Midlands. Nathan is a former Criminal Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for South Carolina, where he supervised every federal prosecution in the district, including Columbia, and worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Columbia office. He now uses that experience to protect clients facing federal charges.

Call (843) 473-7000 now for a Free Confidential Consultation if you are under investigation or charged in federal court in Columbia.

Federal Charges We Defend in Columbia

We represent clients in all stages of federal criminal cases, including:

  • Drug trafficking and conspiracy

  • Wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud

  • Healthcare and Medicare fraud

  • Tax fraud and IRS investigations

  • Federal firearm violations

  • Immigration-related federal charges

  • Child pornography and cybercrime

  • RICO and organized crime allegations

We also intervene before indictment, assisting clients with:

  • Grand jury subpoenas

  • Target letters

  • Proffer negotiations and declination advocacy

Experience in the Columbia Federal Courthouse

Federal cases in Columbia are handled at the Matthew J. Perry Jr. United States Courthouse, located on Richland Street. Nathan Williams has litigated numerous federal matters there, including trying cases in front of Matthew J. Perry Jr.. He maintains strong working relationships with prosecutors, agents, and judges in the district and Columbia.

Because of his role as former Criminal Chief, Nathan understands how federal cases are prosecuted in Columbia, what prosecutors are likely to pursue, and where opportunities exist to challenge their case.

This is an essential factor when selecting an attorney. Individuals and businesses often consider or hire law firms located outside of South Carolina, because they are out of the area, based on a recommendation, or because they did not look for an attorney in the area where the case is being prosecuted. However, attorneys who do not practice in the federal court where a charge is pending are often unfamiliar with local practices, expectations, and processes. As a result, those attorneys spend valuable time trying to learn the local practice and never reach the level of competence that skilled local lawyers possess. Consequently, they miss opportunities for their clients. Or worse, they apply an approach that may work somewhere else but doesn’t work in the Columbia courts, and their clients get disastrous results.

This local knowledge matters — especially in federal court, where procedures are complex, and an early strategy can significantly impact the entire outcome of your case.

Why Columbia Clients Hire Nathan Williams

  • Former Criminal Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office (District of SC)

  • 24+ years in criminal law, including 14+ in federal court

  • Lead prosecutor in nationally watched federal trials

  • Proven results in fraud, drug, firearm, and white-collar defense

  • Dedicated, personalized representation — Nathan handles every case directly

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Serving Columbia and the Midlands

We represent federal defendants from across the greater Columbia area, including Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, West Columbia, Blythewood, Forest Acres, Fort Jackson, Chapin, Camden, Sumter, and Orangeburg.

Wherever you are in the Midlands, if you're facing federal charges, we’re here to help.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

Don’t wait. If you’re under federal investigation or charged in Columbia, contact our office immediately. The sooner we get involved, the better your chance of a favorable outcome.

Call (843) 473-7000 today or contact us online to schedule your Free Confidential Consultation.

We serve clients across Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Sumter, and Orangeburg counties in federal court.

When Your Family, Career, And Freedom Hang In The Balance, You Need An Attorney With Proven Results.