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Matthew C. Buchanan is a Dept. of Probation, Parole and Pardons based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on drug crimes, wrongful death, criminal defense, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2005), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2005). Educated at Universitiy of Cincinnati School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Ohio University (B.S. Journalism, 1996). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Matthew C. Buchanan is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal law, drugs and narcotics and 2 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.S. degree from Ohio University in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Matthew practices in Columbia, SC
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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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