Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Lawyer in Orangeburg, SC

Community Involvement

Rooted in the Community

Charlie Williams has spent his career representing clients in Orangeburg as well as serving the community they call home.

Charlie Williams is an active community leader with a record of service across civic, professional, and nonprofit organizations. Long before he’s an attorney in a courtroom, he’s a neighbor, a coach, and a volunteer. And that shows in the organizations he’s given his time to over the years.

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Civic & Professional Service

  • Rotarian of the Year (2019โ€“2020), Rotary Club
  • Board Chairman, Alzheimer’s Association
  • Board of Governors, South Carolina Bar
  • First Circuit Representative, Young Lawyers Division
  • Active Member, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Active Member, South Carolina Association for Justice
  • First Circuit Representative, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Times and Democrat โ€œBest Lawyerโ€ & โ€œBest Law Firmโ€ (2025 & 2026) โ€“ awarded beginning the year after founding The Williams Firm in fall of 2024
Attorney Harrison Saunders

A record of showing up, on and off the clock.

  • Methodist Oaks

    Charlie contributes his time and support to this local assisted living facility, part of his broader commitment to caring for Orangeburg’s most vulnerable residents.

  • Regional Community Foundation

    He helps raise funds to support healthcare access across the tri-county area, work that reflects his belief that a strong community takes care of its own.

  • First Baptist Church of Orangeburg

    An active member and former deacon, Charlie’s faith has long shaped his approach to service, both inside the church and out.

  • Youth Sports

    When he’s not in the office, you’ll often find Charlie on the sidelines, coaching youth sports and passing along lessons in teamwork and hard work.

  • Sponsor of:

    Orangeburg County Fair, The Samaritan House, Coastal Conservation Association, Orangeburg Department of Public Safetyโ€™s Youth Mentoring Program, Elloree Police Departmentโ€™s Local Initiative, Rotary Clubโ€™s Service Above Self (awarded to Officers going above and beyond the call of duty)

Attorney Harrison Saunders

Family First

A devoted father of four, Charlie values time with family, outdoor adventures, and keeping life in balance. He is deliberate about maintaining balance across every part of his life โ€” work, faith, community, and, most of all, his family.

Beyond the Office: Fun Facts and Interests

  • Lifelong passion for baseball
  • Sold real estate with Scalise Realty in Surfside and Garden City after graduating from Wofford, from 2005 to 2006, before starting law school
  • Proud father of four
  • Favorite way to spend time: with his wife and kids โ€” especially hunting and traveling
  • A strong believer in balancing hard work with parenting
  • Values maintaining both physical and emotional well-being
  • Known for his empathy and his ability to connect with others in difficult situations
  • After launching The Williams Firm in fall 2024, he won the Times and Democrat โ€œBest Lawyerโ€ award in 2025