Alissa Leigh Wilson

ALW Law, LLC is a criminal defense law firm located in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 2026, the firm represents individuals charged with serious criminal offenses in South Carolina state courts and in federal court. The practice is led by Alissa L. Wilson, Esq., a criminal defense attorney with more than a decade of experience handling complex and high-stakes matters. Licensed to practice law in South Carolina and New York, the firm’s founder has handled hundreds of criminal cases across South Carolina trial courts and in federal court. Practice areas include felony prosecutions, homicide cases, self-defense and firearms-related matters, and complex federal criminal cases. Trial experience includes participation in approximately twenty jury trials as second chair, with a focus on evidentiary analysis, strategic preparation, and disciplined courtroom advocacy. ALW Law, LLC has been involved in cases that have received statewide media attention. The firm’s experience includes securing immunity from prosecution under South Carolina’s “Stand Your Ground” law following evidentiary hearings, obtaining not guilty verdicts in serious criminal trials, and achieving favorable sentencing outcomes in federal cases involving significant sentencing exposure. The firm’s founder is a member of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association Critical Response Team (CRT) Attorney Network and has been selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100. In 2025, she was named Runner-Up for Best Criminal Defense Attorney in the Free Times Best of Columbia awards. Professional memberships include the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the South Carolina Bar. ALW Law, LLC serves clients throughout the Midlands of South Carolina and operates by appointment only.