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Steve graduated from the USC School of Law in 1992. As a student, he was named to the “Order of the Wig and Robe” for superior academic achievement. Additionally, Steve was part of the “Mock Trial Competition” winning team at USC, which represented USC in the southeastern regional of the national competition.

Steve served as a state court prosecutor from 1992 to 1994. His primary case load consisted of prosecuting DUI, Felony DUI, Reckless Homicide, and Traffic Offenses.

Since opening his own practice as a criminal defense attorney in 1997, Steve has been recognized both nationally and locally for his work in defending clients accused of DUI, Felony DUI, all driving offenses, and drug cases (see Professional Affiliations below).

Steve currently represents clients in over 25 courts in Upstate South Carolina including Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, Oconee, Spartanburg, Laurens, and Greenwood Counties.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

America's Top 50 Lawyer 2022  - DUI - South Carolina

Named 2022 “DUI Lawyer of the Year” For DUI Defense In The Upstate by Best Lawyers

Better Business Bureau of the Upstate – Past winner of the BBB’s “Business of Integrity Award for Customer Service”

Best Lawyers in America – DUI Defense

Best Attorneys of America – Lifetime Charter Member

South Carolina Super Lawyers – DUI Defense

The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

American Bar Association – Criminal Justice Section

South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association

South Carolina Bar Association

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

 

 

Contact info:

(864) 235-3834

 

 

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