Harry Dest has nearly 30 years of experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney / DUI Attorney having trials over his career, resulting in many not guilty verdicts- including Murder cases. He also handles Traffic cases such as speeding.
He has represented thousands of defendants as a Criminal Lawyer in both General Sessions and Magistrate/ Municipal Courts. He has appeared on nationwide television for high profile cases, including Larry King Live, Oprah Winfrey Show, and Court TV.
Harry has handled jury trials on cases including Murder, Manslaughter, Sex Crime allegations, Involuntary Manslaughter, Burglary, Armed Robbery, Felony DUI, DUI, Drug Offenses, and all Traffic Offenses.
Harry was awarded the Public Defender of the year in 2018 by the South Carolina Public Defender Association. He was appointed by Governors Beasley, Hodges, Sanford, Haley and McMaster to serve as Chairman of the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense.
In 2019 Governor McMaster awarded him the Order of the Silver Crescent which is designated to honor a person who has exhibited exemplary leadership for the citizens of South Carolina.