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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University of South Carolina

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(843) 620-1100

843-883-2007

Columbia, SC

https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/

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Elizabeth and her staff are absolutely the best in the business, I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for help with a conviction.

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February 25th, 2026 12:00 AM

Tyler, “the best in the business,” is high praise, and we’re honored by your confidence. Helping people navigate convictions—whether through appeals, post-conviction relief, or other avenues—requires both legal expertise and genuine care for...

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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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Federal Criminal Defense

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

Federal Drug Trafficking & Conspiracy

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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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