Atty. John Whitney Sowards

Atty. John Whitney Sowards

Mr. John Whitney Sowards is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About John Whitney Sowards at a glance

John Whitney Sowards is a criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Texas (2009) and South Carolina Texas Northern District Court South Carolina District Court U.S. District Court (2013). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 2009) and University of South Carolina (B.S., 2006). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Whitney Sowards is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • John practices in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

John Whitney Sowards's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Whitney Sowards is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Charleston 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 Whitney Sowards

Where is John Whitney Sowards's law office located?
John Whitney Sowards's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Whitney Sowards handle?
John Whitney Sowards focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John Whitney Sowards practiced law?
John Whitney Sowards has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did John Whitney Sowards go to law school?
John Whitney Sowards earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 2006).
How can I contact John Whitney Sowards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 2009
B.S.
University of South Carolina
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2009
South Carolina Texas Northern District Court South Carolina District Court U.S. District Court
Admitted: 2013

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