Atty. Calvin Austin McDaniel

Atty. Calvin Austin McDaniel

C. Austin McDaniel received his B.S. in 2004 from Clemson University and earned his J.D. in 2007 from the Appalachian School of Law where he was the recipient of the Best Oral Advocate Award.

Anderson Anderson 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Calvin Austin McDaniel at a glance

Calvin Austin McDaniel is a Member based in Anderson, South Carolina, practicing at C. Austin McDaniel, Attorney at Law. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2007). Educated at Appalachian School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Clemson University (B.S., 2004). Active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers South Carolina Bar Association Anderson County Bar Association. Serands clients in Anderson, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • C. Austin McDaniel received his B.S. in 2004 from Clemson University and earned his J.D. in 2007 from the Appalachian School of Law where he was the recipient of the Best Oral Advocate Award
  • Mr. McDaniel began his legal career with the Eighth Circuit Solicitor's Office serving for three years as an assistant solicitor in Abbeville County and as Deputy Solicitor of Newberry County
  • During his tenure, he tried numerous General Sessions cases ranging from Drug Distributions to violent Assault and Batteries and Burglaries
  • While employed at the Solicitor's Office, Mr. McDaniel was certified at the Criminal Justice Academy as a DataMaster operator
  • He participated in the training of the Blood Hound Unit and actively assisted federal and local law enforcement with search warrant executions including the raid of a Methamphetamine lab, entry into known drug houses and the eradication of clandestine marijuana fields
  • Mr. McDaniel is currently in private practice with Mr. Ronnie M. Cole at Cole Law Firm in Anderson and Greenville, S. C. where he has assisted in the evaluation of numerous DUI cases in addition to successfully negotiating and trying cases to favorable outcomes

Professional Training

  • SCACDL DataMaster DMT Training Course - 2010
  • NHTSA's "DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing"
  • The DUI/SFST Practitioner Course - 2011
  • NHTSA's "Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement" course (ARIDE) - 2011 Additionally: 2011 SC Bar CLE Seminar - Criminal Law Essentials, Speaker
  • 2012 SC Bar CLE Seminar - You Can Get There from Here: A Roadmap to a Successful DUI Practice

Practice Areas Explained

Calvin Austin McDaniel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Calvin Austin McDaniel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Anderson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Calvin Austin McDaniel

Where is Calvin Austin McDaniel's law office located?
Calvin Austin McDaniel's law practice is located in Anderson, South Carolina. The firm is C. Austin McDaniel, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Calvin Austin McDaniel handle?
Calvin Austin McDaniel focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Calvin Austin McDaniel practiced law?
Calvin Austin McDaniel has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Calvin Austin McDaniel go to law school?
Calvin Austin McDaniel earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S., 2004).
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Education

J.D.
Appalachian School of Law
- 2007
B.S.
Clemson University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2007

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