Atty. J. Christopher Mills
J. Christopher Mills is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, criminal law, trial practice and 5 other areas of law.
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About J. Christopher Mills at a glance
J. Christopher Mills is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at J. Christopher Mills, LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1987), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1986) and College of Charleston, (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Christopher Mills is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, criminal law, trial practice and 5 other areas of law
- J. Christopher received a B.A. degree from College of Charleston, in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
- J. Christopher practices at J. Christopher Mills, LLC in Columbia, SC
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J. Christopher Mills's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Christopher Mills handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
J. Christopher Mills is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
J. Christopher Mills is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →
J. Christopher Mills is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Christopher Mills is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
J. Christopher Mills is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in South Carolina →
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 Columbia 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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