Atty. John Whitney Sowards
Mr. John Whitney Sowards is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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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.
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 attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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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