Law Office of Mathias G. Chaplin

01/29/2024

Family Law

I am committed to helping families navigate the intricate landscape of divorce, separation, alimony, child support, and child custody. In the delicate realm of family disputes, I specialize in providing compassionate yet assertive legal representation. At the heart of my practice is the belief that every family deserves fair and reasonable solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. Contact me today, and let's work together towards a resolution that serves the best interests of you and your family.

10/30/2023

Background Profile:

Mathias G. Chaplin is a 1978 graduate of Walterboro High School. He graduated from The Citadel in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. In 1987 he graduated from MUSC in Charleston, SC with a Master’s Degree in Health Administration. After a successful career in healthcare, he obtained a Law Degree from Golden Gate University in California. He then opened the Law Office of Mathias G. Chaplin, PA with offices in Columbia,SC. If you need an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney in the areas of DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury/Auto Accidents, Family Law or Business Law, please contact me today for your personal consultation.

View more about Mathias G. Chaplin's background... click the link below

https://mathiaschaplin.com/attorney/

10/27/2023

Reduce Your Charges:

It is Possible to Defeat a DUI
There are strategies that we can use to fight a DUI which will be dependent on the details of your case. Contact us to learn your options.

We’ve Worked Hundreds of Cases
Our successful results fighting DUI cases has been a direct result of our extensive experience.

Your Best Case Result
Our aggressive attorneys are known for our focus on achieving your best possible result.

Devise Your Best Defense
We analyze all factors relating to your case to determine the defense strategy with the highest chance of success.

Your Timing is Critical
In SC you only have 30 days to save your drivers license from suspension. The faster you contact us the better.

Free Case Review
We offer a free case review with a professional DUI attorney to review and help you understand all options available to you.

THE LAW OFFICE OF MATHIAS CHAPLIN
4511 N. MAIN STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
803-786-7102

10/25/2023

Top 10 Ways to Fight a Charge

Did you know?

1. Sober people are guilty of bad driving too.
2. Improper stop - lack of probable cause.
3. Field sobriety tests don't accurately measure impairment.
4. "Mouth Alcohol" led to a falsely high BACK result.
5. The police officer didn't conduct a proper 20-minute observation period.
6. The officer didn't comply with South Carolina's Title 56 Regulations on Blood and Breath Testing
7. Your BAC was "on the rise."
8. You weren't the driver.
9. Hypoglycemia, diabetes, or a high protein diet falsely inflated your BAC.
10. The arresting officer didn't follow proper procedures.

Just because you were arrested does not mean you are guilty! See if your case can be dismissed with skill by an aggressive attorney who is also a chemist.

Call today to schedule your free consultation. Mention this page and receive $100 off total fees. Payment plans available.

Law Office of Mathias G. Chaplin, P.A.
803-786-7102

10/24/2023

The following is a list of 14 “Dirty Tricks” used by DSS, that they don’t want you to know:

DIRTY TRICK #1

DCFS/CPS/DSS will PRETEND to help you, when in actuality they are gathering evidence against you.

· Beware of these tactics and

· Don’t give them the ammunition to use against you.

Some DCFS/CPS/DSS agents DO want to help you and the families they serve, and some don’t. You can believe that the system as a whole is on the negative side of this coin. It is estimated that Child Protective Services takes about 25% of the children of the families it services. Most Child Protective Services agents don’t know or respect the restrictions in the law against taking children. The sad fact here is that no one holds them accountable. Even the judges have not been able to reign them in, so these “outlaws” do as they please and not what the law allows or requires.

To read about the other 13 dirty tricks DSS uses, click on the article below.

https://mathiaschaplin.com/dirty-tricks-used-by-dss/

Some DCFS/CPS/DSS agents DO want to help you and the families they serve, and some don’t. You can believe that the system as a whole is on the negative side of this coin. It is estimated that Child Protective Services takes about 25% of the children of the families it services. Most Child Protecti...

10/24/2023

Thank you for visiting our new page. We have been rebranding the Law Office of Mathias G. Chaplin with a new logo and a new website (mathiaschaplin.com). Please take a moment and view all the new changes we have made online. If you have used our services, feel free to leave a positive review.

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