1000+ Clients Represented

You need an experienced attorney. John has tried more than a dozen cases to jury verdict as lead defense attorney. He knows what a good resolution of your case is, and more importantly what a bad resolution is. He has tried many more bench-trials to a successful defense verdict.

About John

John Crangle represents clients charged with criminal offenses and personal injury cases. He’s handled almost every criminal charge: from murder to speeding tickets. John has tried 10+ jury-trials in General Sessions as lead attorney. He has tried many more bench trials. 

John focuses his practice on DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. He has successfully tried DUI and criminal trials to not-guilty verdicts.

Crangle Law Firm LLC’s personal injury practice includes multiple seven figure recoveries for his clients. John recovered $1,325,000 when John’s clients were hit by a drunk driver in Anderson. John was involved the next day. His quick action lead to the discovery of critical evidence. With that evidence, he recovered $1,000,000 from the bar who over-served the drunk-driver.

 In another case, John recovered $1,000,000 from a drunk driver who hit John’s client while fleeing law enforcement.

John was born & raised in Lexington, SC. He attended Clemson University and Emory Law School. After graduating from Emory Law, with honors, he worked at the Greenville Public Defender’s Office. As an Assistant Public Defender, John represented clients facing charges of murder, drug trafficking, criminal sexual conduct, DUI, domestic violence, fraud, and many other charges. 

John entered private practice in 2016 and worked as an associate with a local law-office until 2019, when John founded Crangle Law Firm LLC. 

John is a “Rising Star” for 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 and is a Top Rated SuperLawyer in Upstate South Carolina. In his free time, John enjoys watching Clemson football, playing soccer, and cycling. He lives in Greenville with his wife and two young boys.

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Jury Trial Experience

  • Murder Potential Sentence: life in prison
  • Attempted Murder Potential sentence: 30 years
  • Trafficking in Heroin Potential sentence: 40 years
  • Trafficking in Meth Potential sentence: 25 years
  • Solicitation of a Felony Murder Potential sentence: 10 years
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Potential sentence: 15 years
  • DUI 1st Offense Potential Sentence: 30 days
  • DUI 2nd Offense Potential Sentence: 1 Year
  • DUI 2nd Offense Potential Sentence: 1 Year
  • Assault and Battery First Degree: Potential Sentence 10 years
  • Pointing and Presenting a Firearm: Potential Sentence 5 years
  • Assault and Battery Second Degree: Potential Sentence 3 years

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, J.D. with Honors, 2012
  • Clemson University, B.A. History. Cum Laude, 2009 
  • Graduate of National Institute of Trial Advocacy Skills – Trial Skills. One Week Training

Professional Training

  • Speaker: SC Bar Continuing Legal Education Division, 2024 Understanding New DUI Law and Driver’s License Suspensions
  • National Institute of Trial Advocacy; Graduate, Dallas 2013
  • American College Mock Trial Tournament; Commenting Judge, 2013 & 2016
  • 4 Hour NHTSA’s “DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing”, December 2016
  • DataMaster Training Class (Certified by Former Instructor at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy), January 2017

Google Reviews

Crangle Law Firm LLC

5.0Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 196 Google reviews

Gregory Mundt
3 weeks ago

John helped me out after a bad car wreck. I'm grateful for his hard work and attention to detail and would recommend Crangle Law Firm to anyone.

Lauren Vaughn
a month ago

John Crangle did a fantastic job helping me with a traffic ticket. He helped me get the letter from my insurance company and made the entire situation much less stressful. Excellent service.

herbert bullock
a month ago

John crangle got my case dismiss and i dont regret hiring him.Save me alot on money in that i wouldve paid on insurance.Thanks for helping me out on my charge Reckless driving.

Brooke Nichols
a month ago

John was amazing. Kept me updated with everything and got my charge pled down! Definitely recommend!

Cory Mitchell
a month ago

John Crangle got my ticket dismissed when other lawyers said it wasn’t possible. He kept me up to date during the entire process and personally answers all phone calls. If you need a lawyer for a car wreck, traffic ticket, or criminal defense then hire John Crangle!

S F
2 months ago

Mr.Crangle provided courteous and professional service. I wouldn't hesitate to call on him again.

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