Owned by Chris Carsten and led by Sloan Ellis and Brandi Hinton, the Greenville-based criminal defense firm now belongs to the Armada Law family.
The debut of Ironside Criminal Defense has been announced by Armada Law Injury Attorneys. This new legal defense practice sits within the Armada Law portfolio of brands, all owned by Chris Carsten. Sloan Ellis and Brandi Hinton—both ex-prosecutors from state and federal courts—serve as co-founders and managing attorneys. Ironside provides defense representation to individuals charged with crimes in Greenville and throughout South Carolina.
Armada Law Injury Attorneys, named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 as the fastest-growing law firm in South Carolina, earned its standing through a strong team and a client-first approach. This expansion paved the way for Ironside Criminal Defense. The firm’s moniker draws from “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution—a vessel designed to endure duress and continue sailing, shielding everyone onboard. This embodies the mission: defend the person, not merely the charge.
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“Each firm in our family of legal brands has its own personality but shares a common set of core values and operating principles” stated Chris Carsten, founder and CEO of Armada Law Injury Attorneys. “With Ironside, we’re aiming to build a new kind of criminal defense law firm that pairs elite criminal defense with the best in class technology and operations. Armada and Ironside will work together and we want people to know if they trust one, they can trust both to deliver top notch legal representation. Sloan and Brandi are the best of the best and with them at the helm, I’m excited to see what we build with Ironside.”
Sloan Ellis and Brandi Hinton previously spent years advocating for the prosecution, and their professional journeys have kept them side by side throughout. While serving as federal prosecutors, both earned the U.S. Attorney’s Award for Excellence in Prosecution. Today, they personally supervise every matter handled by Ironside Criminal Defense.
Ironside aims to extend that standard of defense to a wider set of individuals who require it. Many who contact the firm after an arrest have no prior experience with the judicial system. Ellis and Hinton ensure each client is fully informed about the next steps and the strategy for their case. Pricing is disclosed candidly from the start, initial consultations are complimentary and conducted personally by the attorneys, and a comprehensive support team enables the lawyers to devote themselves to clients both within and beyond the courtroom.
For additional details on Ironside Criminal Defense, visit ironsidecriminaldefense.com or contact 864-775-5775.
Armada Law Injury Attorneys Overview
Armada Law Injury Attorneys is a personal injury practice established by Chris Carsten and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm serves injured individuals throughout the Upstate. Visit armadalaw.com for more information, or phone 833-332-3128.
Ironside Criminal Defense at a Glance
Ironside Criminal Defense is a criminal defense practice headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Chris Carsten founded the firm, and managing attorneys Sloan Ellis and Brandi Hinton provide its leadership. The practice handles traffic and DUI charges, drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes, weapons charges, and white-collar and federal matters. Find more at ironsidecriminaldefense.com, dial 864-775-5775.
Christopher Carsten
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