Atty. Jonathan Harvey
Professional Experience: Assistant Solicitor, Fifth Judicial Circuit, 1982-1983. Assistant Attorney General, South Carolina Attorney General's Office, 1983-1986.
Assault And Battery & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC · 45+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Harvey at a Glance
Jonathan Harvey is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Jonathan Harvey. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir (1981). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1981) and University of Georgia (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar South Carolina Association for Justice formerly South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association (Member, 1997-2001 Treasurer, 2002 Secretary-Treasurer, 2002—) National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Harvey
Professional Experience
- Assistant Solicitor, Fifth Judicial Circuit, 1982-1983
- Assistant Attorney General, South Carolina Attorney General's Office, 1983-1986
- Member, 1990-2000, Vice-Chairman, 1998-1999 and Chairman, 1999-2000, Commission of Fast Richland County Public Service District
- Member, 2000-2003 and Chairman, 2002-2003, Richland County School District 2 Foundation
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Jonathan Harvey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Harvey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
DUI / DWI Defense in Columbia
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Drug Crimes in Columbia
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Criminal Defense in Columbia
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Federal Crimes in Columbia
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White Collar Crimes in Columbia
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
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 venue, 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.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbia Choose Jonathan Harvey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Harvey's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Harvey brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Jonathan Harvey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Jonathan Harvey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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