Atty. John Earl Duncan

Atty. John Earl Duncan

Mr. John Earl Duncan is a lawyer practicing criminal law, automobile accidents, worker's compensation and 2 other areas of law.

Lexington Lexington 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (803) 575-0899 Book Appointment

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About John Earl Duncan at a glance

John Earl Duncan is a car accidents, drug crimes, wrongful death, and criminal defense attorney based in Lexington, South Carolina. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in South Carolina(Inactive) (1976), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1980), and Georgia (1995). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1976) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Lexington, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Earl Duncan is a lawyer practicing criminal law, automobile accidents, worker's compensation and 2 other areas of law
  • John Earl received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John Earl practices in Lexington, SC

Practice Areas Explained

John Earl Duncan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Earl Duncan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Drug Crimes

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Wrongful Death

John Earl Duncan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Earl Duncan is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Lexington 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 John Earl Duncan

Where is John Earl Duncan's law office located?
John Earl Duncan's law practice is located in Lexington, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Earl Duncan handle?
John Earl Duncan focuses on car accidents, drug crimes, wrongful death, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John Earl Duncan practiced law?
John Earl Duncan has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Earl Duncan go to law school?
John Earl Duncan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John Earl Duncan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1976
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1972

Bar Admissions

South Carolina(Inactive)
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
Georgia
Admitted: 1995

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