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Sloan Ellis & Brandi Hinton
Sloan Ellis& Brandi Hinton
South Carolina criminal defense

Standing by your side
when it matters most

A criminal charge puts everything at risk. Ironside Criminal Defense helps people across South Carolina who have been accused of or charged with a crime understand what comes next and protect what matters most.

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Falls Park on the Reedy in downtown Greenville
The firm

South Carolina criminal defense lawyers

Ironside Criminal Defense is led by Sloan Ellis and Brandi Hinton, two former state and federal prosecutors who bring years of expertise in criminal law to the table. Our years on the other side of the courtroom shape how we approach every case.

We know how prosecutors think and how they build cases. Every client has a story, and we know how to tell yours, so the prosecutor reviewing your file sees the person behind it, not just the charge.

From the first conversation, we help you understand your rights, prepare you for each step, and stay beside you as you move forward.

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The attorneys

Meet your legal team

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Sloan Ellis, criminal defense attorney in Greenville county
MANAGING ATTORNEY

Sloan Ellis

  • Former federal and state prosecutor
  • FBI, DEA, IRS and Homeland Security
  • U.S. Attorney's Award for Excellence in Prosecution, 2020

Before becoming a defense attorney, Sloan Ellis spent nearly a decade as a federal and state prosecutor handling complex federal white-collar matters, drug offenses, and violent crimes. He worked directly with federal and state law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, IRS, and Homeland Security. In 2020, he received the U.S. Attorney's Award for Excellence in Prosecution.

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Brandi Hinton, defense attorney in Greenville
MANAGING ATTORNEY

Brandi Hinton

  • Former state and federal prosecutor
  • Large-scale drug trafficking prosecutions
  • U.S. Attorney's Award for Excellence in Prosecution, 2021

As a former state and federal prosecutor, Brandi Hinton has handled thousands of criminal cases, including armed robbery, domestic violence, and white-collar offenses. Her work included large-scale drug trafficking prosecutions and South Carolina's largest federal racketeering conspiracy case. In 2021, she received the U.S. Attorney's Award for Excellence in Prosecution.

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Anthony McCollum, Greenville County defense lawyer
Associate Attorney

Anthony McCollum

  • Admitted, South Carolina Bar, 2018
  • Juris Doctor, University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law, 2017
  • B.S. in Business Administration, Accounting, The Citadel, 2012

Anthony McCollum has spent nearly eight years prosecuting criminal cases for the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office. As an Assistant Solicitor there, he handled thousands of cases, ranging from property crimes to white collar crimes, taking several of them to verdict.

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Selected matters

We defend the person behind the charge

Sometimes the strongest outcome is the one that no one hears. We focus on protecting our clients, not publicity.

01

Federal investigation

A senior engineer working on a nuclear plant construction project faced a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, and a State Grand Jury. Our attorneys represented him throughout it.

02

No charges filed

The founder of a nationally known South Carolina company was investigated in connection with a shooting. After reviewing the matter, the Solicitor determined that he had acted in self-defense and declined to file charges.

03

Charges dismissed

A dentist was accused of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, which brought both a criminal case and a proceeding before the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Our attorneys represented him in both. The criminal charges were dismissed, and he kept his dental license.

04

Federal contracting

An employee of a federal contractor was the subject of a lengthy U.S. Department of Justice investigation involving multimillion-dollar set-aside contracts under the SBA 8(a) program. Our attorneys defended him through the investigation.

05

Securities fraud

The former CEO and board chair of a subprime mortgage lending company faced one of the most complex securities fraud cases in South Carolina. Our attorneys served on the trial team that defended him.

NotePrior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and depends on its own facts.

Why Ironside

What makes Ironside Criminal Defense different

Seven things that shape how we take a case, and what you can expect from the first conversation onward.

01

Two former prosecutors on every case

You are not handed off. Sloan and Brandi manage every case the firm takes, and each of them spent years on the prosecutor's side, gaining experience and knowledge about the cases we now defend.

02

You get an honest, comprehensive review

We tell you what is likely before it happens, including what you don't want to hear. If we are not the right fit for your case, we will tell you that too. You should never be surprised by a result, and you will never hear us promise one.

03

You leave with a plan

By the end of the first conversation, you will know what we intend to do, what we need from you, and what will happen next.

04

The right, customized approach for each case

No two people are alike and no two cases are alike. Our plan to resolve your case is customized to your situation. We know what each case requires.

05

We start working your case before the prosecutor does

We make the first move. The prosecutor should see you as a person, not just a warrant. We are proactive to make sure the prosecutor knows who you are before reviewing your case.

06

Straight answers about cost

Cost is usually the first question, and we answer it before you decide anything. If your case goes to trial, our fee does not go up.

07

It does not end with the case

We build long-lasting relationships with our clients. We often hear from them years later when they call to share how life is going, not to ask for help.

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If you have been charged,
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Practice

Criminal cases we handle

We handle the charges that put a record, a licence, or a family at stake, in the Upstate and throughout South Carolina.

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Traffic violationsSpeeding, driving under suspension, and the citations that put a licence at risk.Drug chargesPossession, distribution, and trafficking matters in state and federal court.White collar crimesFraud, embezzlement, and financial investigations, including federal matters.Violent crimesAssault, weapons-involved offences, and charges that carry mandatory time.Property crimesBurglary, larceny, and criminal damage matters across the Upstate.Weapons crimesUnlawful carry, possession by a prohibited person, and firearm enhancements.Juvenile crimesFamily court matters where a young person's record is on the line.Federal crimesInvestigations and indictments in the District of South Carolina.
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Location

Our Greenville office

Ironside Criminal Defense is headquartered in Greenville and represents clients across the Upstate, including Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens County, and Clemson, and throughout South Carolina.

Office
21 Augusta Street, Suite C
Greenville, SC 29601
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Contact

A charge doesn't have to define your future

What comes next depends on how you move forward from it. Tell us what happened, and we will tell you what you are facing. Our consultations are free, and with an attorney.

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Office
21 Augusta Street, Suite C
Greenville, SC 29601
Consultations
Free, and with an attorney. Sloan or Brandi reads every inquiry.

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