About
Complete DUI Defense Team
At Complete DUI Defense Team, we defend the accused who have a lot to lose.
With decades of courtroom experience — from prosecuting to defending — our team fights tirelessly to protect your rights and your future.
For a case evaluation, contact our office at: (843) 626-5480.
About Our Firm
At the Complete DUI Defense Team, we focus exclusively on defending individuals accused of DUI offenses in South Carolina. Our mission is simple — to help good people who find themselves in difficult situations and deserve an experienced, understanding defense team on their side.
We know what it feels like when you’ve been arrested and suddenly everyone seems to judge you by that one moment. We don’t see you as a charge or a case number — we see you as a person who’s worked hard, lived a good life, and made a mistake that shouldn’t define your future.
Many of our clients have never been in trouble before. They are parents, professionals, and community members who never thought they’d face a criminal charge. We believe that one lapse in judgment doesn’t erase a lifetime of good decisions. Our goal is to help you move forward, protect your reputation, and rebuild your peace of mind.
We also understand how intimidating police tactics and misinformation can be. We stand firmly against fear-based approaches and remain committed to treating every client with dignity and respect.
At Complete DUI Defense Team, we don’t take every case — we take the right cases. If you’re ready to have a team that listens, cares, and fights for you, contact us today for a confidential consultation. You’ll be glad you did.
Meet the Complete DUI Defense Team
GREG MCCOLLUM
MANAGING PARTNER
Greg McCollum is the managing partner of the Complete DUI Defense Team, located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Complete Legal Defense Team defends the accused who have a lot to lose. Most clients have never been arrested before. Prior to going into private practice, Greg worked for over five years as a felony court prosecutor. He successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases in Horry and Georgetown counties. He has tried cases of every type of crime imaginable, from murder cases to every type of assault, sexual assault, robbery, kidnapping as well as every type of drug case from trafficking to possession.
In 1994, Greg was selected as the first prosecutor for the newly formed centralized DUI Jury Court in Horry County and served as the prosecuting attorney in Horry County for every highway patrol DUI case made in the greater Myrtle Beach area. As a prosecutor and defense attorney, Greg has gone to trial in over two hundred cases, including over one hundred DUI trials.
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Greg lives in Myrtle Beach with his two children. He is a parishioner of Saint Andrew Catholic Church and a former member of the First Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach. He has served on numerous boards and committees including the Grand Strand YMCA, Myrtle Beach area Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Council, the Children’s Museum of South Carolina, the South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and others. He is a former member of the Myrtle Beach Rotary Club. He also coached the Myrtle Beach High School mock trial team, Saint Andrew Catholic School mock trial team and his daughter’s girls’ soccer teams. He serves on the Public Defender Selection Committee and is a past chairman of the Horry County Democratic party.
Greg graduated from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina School of law. He grew up in a small town, Easley, South Carolina and lived in New York City for three years working for Columbia Pictures. In 1988 he began practicing criminal law in the Myrtle Beach area as a public defender, and then as a prosecutor, before opening a criminal defense practice. He is recognized as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the Myrtle Beach area. In 2014 he formed Complete Legal Defense Team to create a better way to help good people arrested or investigated by police.
WILLIAM E. MCINTOSH
SENIOR TRIAL LAWYER
Bill McIntosh is the senior trial attorney of the Complete Legal Defense Team, located in Summerville and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Bill has more than twenty-five years experience as a South Carolina trial attorney. Over the past fifteen years, he has successfully defended more than a thousand clients against charges ranging from murder to magistrate court matters. Prior to devoting his career to defending the accused, he worked for five years a state prosecutor. As an Assistant Solicitor in Dorchester County, he successfully prosecuted more than a thousand cases to conviction.
Bill has been admitted to practice by the South Carolina Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Dorchester County Bar Association, and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
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Bill has long been a resident of Summerville, where he graduated from Summerville High School in 1984. He is founding member of Summerville Methodist Church, where he is a lay reader. He has previously served as an elected Town Councilman for the Town of Summerville, as a Trustee of Pinewood Preparatory School and as a Director of The Summerville Museum, The Flowertown Players, Summerville Exchange Club, and the Dorchester County Clemson Club.
Bill earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Clemson University in 1989 and a Master of Public Administration from the College of Charleston in 1995. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998.
Ricky Todd
TRIAL LAWYER
Ricky Todd is a trial attorney with the Complete Legal Defense Team. He has practiced exclusively in South Carolina, focusing on Criminal Law since 2010. Ricky worked with the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Horry and Georgetown counties where he prosecuted cases ranging from DUI’s, Domestic Violence, Shoplifting etc. Ricky possesses a lot of experience with violent crimes including Criminal Sexual Conduct and Murder cases he has tried in General Sessions Courts. In 2021, Ricky changed his career from prosecution to defense where he was The Deputy Public Defender for Georgetown County working for the 15th Circuit Public Defender’s office. These years of experience awarded him the opportunity to gain extensive trial experience where he was the lead attorney on numerous jury trials.
Ricky grew up in Georgetown County and graduated from Waccamaw High School.
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Ricky has four children Richard, Marshall, Owens, and Carly. He has been active with his children’s extracurricular activities that have given him the opportunity to coach soccer for 8 years. His oldest son Richard attends the Citadel, the younger boys are in high school and play soccer and lacrosse. His daughter is in elementary school and is an avid artist. Ricky and the kids enjoy spending their weekends on the water fishing, swimming, and surfing any chance they get.
GABRIDIANA “GABY” DIAZ
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Gaby was born in born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico but was raised in Conway, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Conway High School. Before joining our firm, her work experience includes different positions in several sectors of the legal field. She also holds seven years of excellent customer service capability and valuable skill sets.
At the Complete Legal Defense Team, Gaby works closely with the attorneys, making it a priority to make sure our clients are up to date on any developments with their case. Her strong work ethic, dedication, and passion for each client are fundamental qualities that set her apart as a paralegal. These traits contribute tremendously to Gaby’s ability to provide exceptional legal services and achieve positive outcomes for our clients.
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Gaby is a fluent speaker of both English and Spanish, this skill asset allows her to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients. Regardless of the language barrier that some of our clients may have, she is enthusiastic about helping everyone who has a lot to lose. She is able to effectively explain processes to Spanish speaking clients and restore confidence in them.
Gaby lives here in Horry County locally along with her husband and four kids. Outside her professional accomplishments, she balances many personal responsibilities. Gaby finds deep fulfillment in her role as a wife, mother, daughter, and sister.
ZENAB CHOUAI
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Zenab is a Connecticut native who moved to South Carolina after high school in 2016. An eight-year resident of South Carolina, who spent most of her time down here between Myrtle Beach and Greenville, SC. She graduated from Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, CT in 2016. She then attended Clemson University where she pursued a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and two minors: military leadership and sociology. She graduated from Clemson University in 2020 from the Honors College. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended the University of South Carolina Business School (Darla Moore) where she received her master’s degree magna cum laude.
She is a litigation paralegal for The Complete Legal Defense Team who handles research responsibilities, collects information for each case, prepares legal briefs and documents for court hearings. Overall, she oversees case management, discovery-evidence, and assisting in the litigation process. Zenab enjoys her role at the firm and helping clients get great results.
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In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach with friends, working out, and caring for her dog Lulu.
FATHIMA GONZALEZ
LEGAL ASSISTANT & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Fathima was born and raised in Clearwater, Florida, the Sunshine State. She graduated High School and received her associate degree back in 2022 from her local state college. Before joining our firm, she worked in Customer Service for four years. Her bubbly personality, creativity and positive attitude has allowed her to excel in many roles.
Fathima wanted to explore outside her comfort zone, she decided to learn about The Criminal Justice system in South Carolina. As the legal assistant, she supports both the paralegals and attorneys by organizing legal documents, conducting research, and assisting during trials and hearings. She is also the firms Social Media Coordinator. Her knowledge of social media trends, best practices for scheduling & analytics tools have assisted her in creating engaging content on multiple platforms.
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During her free time, she loves going to the beach, spending time with her family, and playing video games.
TAYLOR DIXON
CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR/RECEPTIONIST
Taylor was born in Orlando, Florida and moved to Myrtle Beach at the age of two with her family. She graduated from the Academy of Arts, Science, and Technology as Magna Cum Laude. For the first two years of her high school career, she was a part of the STEM program. After taking one drama class, she enjoyed the experience and decided to join the theatre program her junior year. Taylor then proceeded to graduate from the University of South Carolina, where she majored in English and minored in Law and Society. Before graduating, she was a Student Orientation Leader and on the editorial staff of The Daily Gamecock.
She first joined our team a month after graduation as our new Receptionist but is also now our Client Care Coordinator. As the receptionist, she provides excellent customer service for guests who walk into our office and people she speaks with on the phone.
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With English and law in her academic background, her strengths are strong communication, critical thinking, writing, and analysis. Her skills help make her job easier when handling problematic situations with clients and resolving them with paralegals and attorneys.
Taylor does take the time to relax after work by reading fictional books, playing the Sims 4, or working out at her favorite gym. Due to her time working here, she has been inspired to commit to professional growth in the legal field. She is currently studying for the LSAT to pursue a career in law.
KELLY M. SNOOK
BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Kelly is originally from Rome, Georgia, however, she moved to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina. Kelly has lived in the Myrtle Beach area since 1988. Before joining the Team, Kelly spent three years working as the Office Manager for a local Civil Engineering firm. Before that, she worked for 18 years with an environmental consulting firm and land management as an Office Manager, Bookkeeper, and Human Resources Coordinator.
Kelly is the Business and Accounting Manager at the Complete Legal Defense Team. She maintains accounts payable, accounts receivables, human resources, and general management of the firm. She works closely with the managing partner to ensure the company’s success and growth.
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In her off time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Taylor, and her two granddaughters, Skye, and Kali. She is an animal lover and loves to read. She enjoys cooking and trying new recipes. She has an adventurous spirit and has loved learning about criminal defense.
HOLLIE- JO DOSTIE
SPOKESPERSON
Hollie-Jo is originally from the greater Boston area; she moved down South about 15 years ago and now lives in Myrtle Beach. She spent most of her career as a beauty industry executive. Through her dedicated work for globally recognized companies such as L’Oreal, Matrix, and Framesi, Hollie-Jo became a respected leader in that industry.
Hollie-Jo is the spokesperson for the Complete Legal Defense Team. Excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to the Complete Legal Defense Team, she helps spread the message to those who have been accused and have a lot to lose.
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In Hollie-Jo’s free time, she enjoys long solo hikes in the mountains of North Carolina. So much so, that she’s given back to the mountains through volunteer work with trail repair and more. With her love of animals, especially dogs, she has also volunteered for many years at no-kill shelters as an active foster Mom to many dogs awaiting their forever homes.
With loved ones, she loves to travel throughout this country and abroad, soaking up each new experience. Hollie-Jo finds great joy doing carpentry work in her workshop, following in the footsteps of her dad, where she found the love of woodworking. Feeling blessed to live just a block from the beach, long beach walks are not a dream of hers, but a regular activity that she will never take for granted.
Trusted DUI Defense in South Carolina
“Sent an email inquiry on behalf of a family member and employees at the law office were very cordial, kind, and were willing to ensure my inquiry was sent to the attorney in a timely manner. U.S. Army Retired Iraq War Veteran.”
Tiffany M.
5.0“If you’re looking for a great lawyer, Greg’s your man. Knowledge, experience and expertise and gets the job done. Dismissed my DUI and misdemeanors. He’s now helping my mom. I think he’s the best attorney in Myrtle Beach.”
Angie Cohen
5.0“I said to Greg on the very first day I met him that this had all been a nightmare to us. He immediately responded that the nightmare will end. He said it with such confidence that for the first time I felt hopeful. I knew then that he was the man for the job. Tom Pavlinic told us that it was mainly the pressure applied by Greg that helped in the prosecutor’s decision to dismiss. How can we thank him enough for the great job he did. He gave my son his future back.”
Richard Engel
5.0“He was so nice. I felt God led us to the right attorney to get out.”
Anne
5.0“Very easy to talk to and takes the time to explain where we are going and why. I didn’t get off scott free by settling for a misdemeanor compared to what I was being charged with was fine by me. Saved me a lot of grief.”
Dexter Riley
5.0Request A Free Case Evaluation
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