Union · Laurens · Spartanburg · The Upstate
Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney in Union & Laurens, SC
Divorce, custody, DSS cases and criminal charges, handled by Attorney Melinda Inman Butler since 2008. Flat-fee pricing, so you know the cost up front.
- ✓ Serving the Upstate since 2008
- ✓ Virtual consultations
- ✓ Pay over time with Affirm
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How we help
Family and criminal cases are all we do
Please note: we do not handle DUI, DUS or traffic tickets.
Flat fees
Know the cost before you hire us
One initial fee and a flat monthly fee that covers meetings, calls, filings, hearings and mileage. No surprise hourly bills.
See all pricing| Type of matter | Typical initial fee | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Uncontested Divorce | $3,500 | $295/mo |
| Custody | $5,500 | $595/mo |
| DSS Investigation / DSS Matter | $3,500 | $395/mo |
| Criminal Defense | $2,500–$7,500 | $95–$995/mo |
| Pardon / Expungement | $3,500 | $295/mo |
Typical fees for general information only, not a quote or guarantee. Your actual fee is given in writing before you hire the firm.
Your attorney
Melinda Inman Butler
Melinda opened Butler Law Firm in 2008 and has spent her career in family court and criminal court across the Upstate. The firm is built around one belief: families belong together, and every family deserves a strong voice in court.
She is licensed in all South Carolina state courts, the SC Court of Appeals, the SC Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for South Carolina and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read Melinda's full bio →Client reviews
What our clients say
“Butler Law Firm was by far the BEST law firm I used!! … The team was very cooperative and stayed focused and fluent with every addressed issue! … I would 10/10 recommend them!”
“She worked diligently to get my case reduced.. I was facing time with a marijuana grow charge and she got it reduced massively to lower charge.. her, blake and her team always treated me very nice and respectful … and always answered my questions.”
“I definitely recommend Butler law firm to anyone who is looking for a lawyer. They handled our case very well and our case was won. They care about what happens to you and your family.”
Reviews are from Google and are shortened for length. Results depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.
Read all our Google reviewsTwo offices, serving clients up to two hours away
Laurens office
328 Hillcrest Dr., Suite 2Laurens, SC 29360864-715-2652Office hours Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm