Chad Propst has successfully represented numerous clients charged with an array of offenses, including driving under the influence, drug charges, domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, murder, and everything in between. Throughout his career practicing criminal defense, Chad has developed a strong recognition for the fact that when a person is facing criminal charges, however serious, their family, children, and friends are affected too. At stake is a person’s liberty, as well as their personal and professional reputations. No one should face the stress and burdens of criminal charges alone. Chad understands that an experienced criminal defense attorney is essential to providing aggressive and zealous representation from the beginning of an investigation to ensure that his client’s liberties are fully protected and the very best outcome is able to be achieved. Chad is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Greenville County Bar, the Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Having been raised in the Upstate of South Carolina, Chad is proud to have called Greenville home for the majority of his life. After graduating from Greenville High School, Chad attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in political science and history. Chad then attended The Charleston School of Law and graduated Cum Laude with Honors. While in law school, Chad competed in Moot Court, was a member of the Federal Courts Law Review, and was an articles editor for MALABU, the Maritime Law Bulletin. During law school, Chad received CALI awards, given to the student who achieves the highest grade in their class, in Legal Writing and Research, Historic Preservation Law, and Criminal Law. While in law school, worked with the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense in the Division of Capital Defenders. This division of lawyers focuses solely on advocating for and defending those people facing the potential of the death penalty. The time spent in this role is what sparked Chad’s desire to focus his career in criminal defense. After graduating from law school, Chad joined the 13th Circuit Public Defender’s Office as an Assistant Public Defender in the Greenville Office where he continued to work until ultimately being promoted to Deputy Public Defender of the Pickens County Public Defender’s Office. When he is not working, Chad can be found spending time with his wife and two young children, enjoying the outdoors, attempting to master the intricacies of cooking good barbeque, or passionately rooting for the Atlanta Braves.

Attorney W. Chris Castro is a solo practitioner and the founder of the Castro Law Firm, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina. His practice primarily focuses on the areas of Criminal Law, Civil Law, Family Law, and Veterans Disability Law. Mr. Castro also practices Appellate Court work and has argued appeals at the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Mr. Castro can assist prospective clients in most upstate South Carolina counties to include Greenville County, Pickens County, Spartanburg County, and Anderson County. Mr. Castro graduated from Clemson University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. After practicing public accounting in Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Castro returned to Clemson University where he earned a Master’s Degree in Professional Accountancy in 1990. In 1992 Chris became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina. Chris practiced public accounting for the firms of Ernst & Young, and KPMG Peat Marwick, before going on to work in private industry for several years. In 2003 Chris attended law school at the University of Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio where he graduated with honors, Cum Laude, in 2006. While in law school Chris worked in the Law Clinic where he represented indigent clients in the Montgomery County criminal courts. During his tenure at the University of Dayton School of Law Chris earned the CALI award for academic excellence in both the Professional Responsibility (Ethics) course and the Student Law Clinic course. Chris enlisted in the South Carolina Army National Guard in 1988 and went on to attend and graduate from the Palmetto Military Academy Officer Candidate School. He was subsequently commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Chris currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the North Carolina Army National Guard. During his twenty-eight years in the military Chris has served three active duty deployments with the United States Army. Two of these deployments were to the combat zones of Kuwait and Afghanistan. Chris was most recently deployed from 2015-2016 to Kosovo, a former province of the Republic of Yugoslavia. Chris continues to serve today as a Lieutenant Colonel in the North Carolina National Guard. After law school Chris practiced law in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for several years. He served as a contract public defender for two years representing clients in the Georgetown County Court of General Sessions. While living in Myrtle Beach Chris practiced law in Horry and Georgetown Counties in the areas of Criminal Law, Civil Law, Family Law, and Veterans Disability Law.

James Craven proudly serves Greenville, South Carolina and the neighboring communities in the areas of criminal defense, divorce & family, lawsuit & dispute, intellectual property, and business law.

Attorney Graham Buckner’s practice is primarily focused on helping injured workers as well as criminal defense. If you have been injured at work, Graham has extensive experience in the area of workers’ compensation having practiced before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission for years. He knows what needs to be done to get the medical care benefits as well as weekly checks and permanent disability benefits. Graham also was a state prosecutor for the 13th Judicial Circuit, Pickens, South Carolina. This gives him unique experience and insight in representing criminal defendants. He handles cases in Easley Municipal Court, Pickens County Magistrates Court, as well as Greenville, Anderson and Pickens State Court. Graham lives in Greenville with his wife, Anne Green, and his three children, Graham Jr., James, and Virginia. He is an active member of Christ Church Episcopal where he serves as an usher. When he is not working, Graham enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, playing golf and basketball, and attending Clemson football games.

David Braghirol is a practicing attorney in the state of South Carolina. He graduated from University of South Carolina with his J.D. in 1997. He currently works at his privately owned firm of David A. Braghirol Law Firm.

Jennifer Wells is an attorney with over 20 years of experience, having handled criminal cases at all levels in both South and North Carolina. Recognized as a criminal defense court attorney in Spartanburg, SC, Jennifer has also written appellate briefs and argued before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. She frequently teaches at seminars on criminal law across South Carolina, sharing her expertise with other legal professionals. Jennifer graduated from Hollins College in 1996 with a B.A. in English. During her time there, she worked for William W. Wilkins, Jr., then Chief of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. She graduated with honors and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. In 2001, she earned her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Jennifer began her legal career under the Honorable Trey Gowdy, then solicitor of the Seventh Judicial District, covering Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties. Her career took her to North Carolina, where she served as a state prosecutor before becoming an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina. As a federal prosecutor, Jennifer handled federal investigations into international drug trafficking organizations and money laundering. Returning to South Carolina in 2016, she worked with Solicitor Barry Barnette, leading a multi-jurisdictional domestic violence initiative and handling federal gun prosecutions as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Her dedication earned her the prestigious John Justice Community Leadership Award in 2017. Throughout her career, Jennifer Wells has tried hundreds of cases, including those involving federal drug charges, money laundering, murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, domestic violence, child pornography, and DUI. She is skilled in defending criminal charges in Spartanburg and is also recognized as a trusted sexual abuse lawyer in Spartanburg. Jennifer handles cases from speeding tickets to murder and complex federal criminal defense matters. She also handles Title IX investigations and hearings, school disciplinary actions, academic integrity violations at colleges and universities across the Southeast. These types of cases include student code of conduct issues such as physical and sexual assault, hazing, and cheating, amongst others. “Giving people a voice is the most important part of being a lawyer to me,” Jennifer says. “People often feel like they get lost in the legal system. I work hard to make sure our clients have a voice in the process and that that voice is heard.” Raised in the Upstate, Jennifer now balances her work at KD Trial Lawyers Spartanburg SC with family life. She has two children and spends her free time enjoying the outdoors. A passionate hunter and fisher, Jennifer plans much of her time off around these activities. She is also a dedicated runner who completed a half Ironman and a loyal sports fan, cheering on both her children and her beloved college team. Whether you’re seeking an experienced attorney in Spartanburg, SC, or navigating complex legal challenges, Jennifer Wells is a trusted advocate ready to provide representation.

Steve Denton, formerly a narcotics and vice squad officer in the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department, has built a reputation for his unwavering commitment to justice. He worked his way into homicide investigations before retiring from law enforcement as a captain over the investigations division, supervising over 100 detectives. With valuable law enforcement contacts statewide, Steve Denton transitioned to the courtroom at the age of 43 and now represents defendants with dedication and expertise. Expert Legal Representation and Mediation Services in Upstate SC Through his law enforcement career, Steve Denton knows firsthand that people need defending. “Just because you are charged with a crime doesn’t mean you are guilty,” he says. Steve Denton grew up in Spartanburg, graduating from Spartanburg High School. He studied criminal justice at Spartanburg Methodist College, earning an Associate’s Degree, and later completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of South Carolina Upstate. After college, Steve Denton worked at the Sheriff’s Department in his hometown. With two decades of law enforcement experience, he pursued his Juris Doctor at the Charleston School of Law, graduating in 2010. That same year, he was admitted to the South Carolina State Bar. For a year, Steve Denton, attorney practiced law independently before joining a law firm where he now focuses on criminal law—his passion and dream job. He also teaches criminal justice, constitutional law, and trial advocacy at Upstate, further contributing to the field. Steve Denton is well-known for his accessibility. Retaining the same cell phone number for over 20 years, dating back to his law enforcement days, he answers calls day or night. “In law enforcement, you have to answer every call,” he says. “I’ve just kept up that practice.” As one of the most reliable lawyers in Spartanburg, SC, Steve Denton embodies professionalism, dedication, and compassion, making him a trusted name in the legal community.

Wes Kissinger joined what was then Harrison, White, Smith, Hayes, & Coggins, P.C. in 2003 after spending the first five years of his practice defending personal injury lawsuits, mostly arising from automobile collisions and commercial premises accidents, for several insurance companies. Now, as an Attorney at KD Trial Lawyers, he applies what he learned defending lawsuits to his trial practice representing individuals and families in state and federal court. His practice focus has remained personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from car, motorcycle, and truck collisions, as well as nursing home abuse and neglect and medical malpractice. Wes has been voted by his peers for Super Lawyers every year since 2014 and has been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates since 2017. Wes has also been named among the Legal Elite of the Upstate for several years. His practice focuses on Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Car and Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice, and Dram Shop / Alcohol Sale Liability. Wes has achieved numerous multi-million-dollar settlements involving trucking accidents and numerous jury trial verdicts, including a $2,000,000 jury award in Spartanburg County arising from medical malpractice. Wes admits that he loves the competitive aspects of being a civil litigator. But more than anything, he says, his greatest enjoyment as a lawyer comes from the people he represents. “I like helping people navigate a process they’re not familiar with and helping them through a very difficult time in their lives,” he says. “Until they’re in a situation when they need a lawyer, people oftentimes don’t really have a sense of how much their lives can be affected by an event they did nothing to cause. I want to ease that burden.” In a similar fashion, he strives to carry this kind of human touch into the courtroom when he is trying cases. “I do my best not to speak like a lawyer,” he says. “When I’m speaking to a jury, I speak to them like an ordinary person; I try to make difficult concepts very easy to understand by using plain language. Trial is the art of persuasion. It is hard to persuade someone if he or she doesn’t understand what you’re talking about.” Wes and his wife have five kids, from elementary school to adult and all in between. They enjoy camping, water sports, and hunting. An avid motorcyclist, Wes has a unique perspective and passion for representing fellow riders. He is also passionate about serving on the Board of Directors for Greer Christian Learning Center and the Board of Directors for CBL State Savings Bank, a community bank in Greer and Landrum.

Tom A. Killoren, Jr. has a reputation for aggressive advocacy in court and compassionate counsel for his clients. Killoren has received a consecutive AV® Preeminent™ Rating from Martindale Hubbell® since 2013 and was selected to the South Carolina Super Lawyers List for 4 years. As one of the top attorneys in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Killoren consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients. Tom applies a simple guiding principle to his daily practice at KD Trial Lawyers: “Hard work gets good results.” Tom Killoren earned his J.D. at The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 1994 and spent three years honing his trial skills as an assistant state’s attorney. He worked at Corboy & Demetrio in Chicago, handling a variety of personal injury cases before relocating to South Carolina to build his career as a dedicated lawyer. Since moving to South Carolina, Killoren has become known for fighting hard in court while always showing care and understanding toward his clients. The results from his hard work in Spartanburg have included millions in settlements, including $4.750 million, $3.68 million, and $3.2 million, as well as numerous multi-million dollar outcomes. These achievements have made him a trusted name among Spartanburg lawyers. “What I like best about my practice are the people I work with,” he says. “I especially like working with clients, helping them build a case, getting a great result, and enjoying with them the fruits of our labor.” Killoren places a high priority on maintaining contact with clients after cases are concluded. Fond of his adopted state, he enjoys being active in community activities. A big basketball fan, Killoren has organized an annual “March Madness” fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Spartanburg for the last five years. He also sponsors fundraising tennis tournaments for Habitat for Humanity, the Ellen Hines Smith Girls Home, and the St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic. Additionally, he coaches kids’ basketball in a church league. Active in several bar organizations, Killoren served as the President of the South Carolina Association for Justice for 2023/2024, solidifying his leadership among attorneys in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Killoren also serves as a Board Member of the American Association of Justice and is a member of the Trucking Litigation Group.

Patrick was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and is a partner at the law firm of Anderson & Moore. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. Following college, Patrick worked in the real estate, advertising, and marketing fields before starting law school at the Charleston School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor. After sitting for the bar exam he moved back home to Spartanburg to begin a Judicial Clerkship with Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge J. Mark Hayes. Upon completing his Judicial Clerkship for Judge Hayes, Patrick began work as an Assistant Solicitor for former Seventh Circuit Solicitor Trey Gowdy. Patrick’s initial case load focused on General Crimes, with cases ranging broadly from forgery and property crimes to Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill. Following the General Crimes case load, Patrick became the DUI prosecutor for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, which includes Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties. He was the DUI prosecutor for 3 years, and was responsible for both Magistrate level and Circuit Court level DUI charges. His case load ranged from DUI and Felony DUI to Failure to Stop for Blue Light and Habitual Traffic Offender. Patrick left the Solicitors Office in 2011 to go into private practice. He devotes the majority of his practice to defending clients charged with DUI, Felony DUI, Drug charges, and all criminal offenses, as well as representing clients on divorce and custody matters. Patrick’s lifetime ties to Spartanburg have given him extensive knowledge of the community and its people, and that lends itself well to representing his clients’ interests successfully. Patrick knows the area because he has lived there all his life. Patrick prides himself on being available whenever his clients need him. He strives to ensure his clients get the best results and is there to guide them through every step of the process.