Elizabeth Anne Franklin Best

Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. - Columbia,SC

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University of South Carolina

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(843) 620-1100

843-883-2007

Columbia, SC

https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/

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My experience so far with Elizabeth Franklin-Best has been great and a God send. When trying to find an experienced attorney to handle our fairly complicated case Elizabeth’s name kept appearing. After first reaching out to her, Elizabeth was...

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February 9th, 2026 12:00 AM

Charlie, thank you for sharing this. When someone’s name keeps appearing in your research, there’s usually a reason—and we’re honored that our law firm emerged as the right choice for your family’s complicated case. We understand that many...

I was sent to federal prison in August of 2022 on a serious drug conviction. I was being denied my FSA credits so my fiancee looked into lawyers to help and man did he find the absolute best. Mrs Elizabeth's last name says it all. Will in the...

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February 9th, 2026 12:00 AM

Jennifer, we’re deeply sorry about the loss of your mother—and we can only imagine the weight of facing that grief while incarcerated and worried about your son’s care. When we learned what happened, pivoting to compassionate release was the...

Elizabeth Anne Franklin Best has received a review with 5 star rating from Amy B

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February 9th, 2026 12:00 AM

Amy, thank you for the continued support. We’re always here if you need us.

One of the best service in the Miami area 🌊🌊🌊🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

I had an very easy case for EFB Law Firm to do. The response time was lousy, it took days.When I called the office back, the left hand didn't know what the right hand was doingThe head Paralegal was very flaky+++ One of the Flakiest Law Firms...

I can't recommend Besty highly enough! She is the go-to appellate lawyer in the State of South Carolina and whenever I can refer her a client I will because I know they will be in trusted hands.

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February 9th, 2026 12:00 AM

Thank you for this generous endorsement. The trust fellow attorneys place in us when referring appellate matters is something we never take lightly. Appellate work demands meticulous attention to record preservation, persuasive brief writing,...

Amazing and I can't recommend enough. Thank you so much.

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February 9th, 2026 12:00 AM

James, thank you. Brief but powerful—we’re grateful for your trust and recommendation.

When I hired Elizabeth Franklin-Best I received the best experience I've ever had with an attorney. Her genuineness, professionalism ,and legal expertise is unrivaled. She and her team showed a genuine concern with our case and gave the greatest...

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October 9th, 2023 12:00 AM

Thank you so much, John. It's been a real pleasure working with you and your loved one.

I would like to say that so far this has been the best interaction with an attorney’s office. The communication is seamless and there is always someone available to answer questions when they arise. The entire process was explained thoroughly...

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October 9th, 2023 12:00 AM

Thank you so much, Tameisha. We've really enjoyed working with you and Travis. I know we're not finished yet, but we're extremely hopeful! Take care.

Elizabeth Franklin-Best has a passion for her work, knowledge of the law, compassion for her clients, she listens, and has effective writing skills! She is reasonably priced and she truly fights for you!! Elizabeth Franklin-Best and everyone...

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October 9th, 2023 12:00 AM

Thank you for the kind words Leah. We are proud to serve our clients with professionalism and strong advocacy.

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Elizabeth Franklin-Best is a dedicated attorney at Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., serving clients nationwide from Columbia, South Carolina, with a practice focused on criminal appellate law and federal criminal law, including federal habeas and white-collar crime cases. In 2026, she was ranked for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in the Chambers USA Guide and named a 2026 Best Lawyer in Appellate Practice by Best Lawyers in America. Earlier, the South Carolina Public Defender Association honored her as the 2010 “Public Defender of the Year” for excellence in appellate advocacy. With a commitment to sound legal counsel, Elizabeth expertly guides her clients through their most challenging legal matters.

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White Collar Criminal Defense

White Collar Crimes (Fraud, Embezzlement, Bribery)

Federal Compassionate Release

Federal Direct Appeals

Federal Post-Conviction Relief (2255 Petitions & 2241 Petitions)

Federal Bureau of Prisons Matters

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Education

University of South Carolina

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Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Jan 1989 -Jan 1993

University of Wyoming

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Master of Arts (MA)

Jan 1995 -Jan 1997

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Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. - Owner-Principal Attorney
Jan 1st, 2019 - Current
Partner, Blume, Franklin-Best, and Young LLC - Partner Attorney
Jan 1st, 2012 - Dec 31st, 2019

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