Atty. Michael Ryan Loignon
Michael is a native of South Carolina, growing up in Columbia and attending The Citadel for his undergraduate degree. Prior to attending law school, Michael was a personal trainer, assisting dozens of clients in meeting their physical fitness and nutrition goals.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Mount Pleasant, SC · 13+ Years Experience
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About Michael Ryan Loignon at a Glance
Michael Ryan Loignon is a Member based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practicing at Loignon Law Firm. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, wills, truck accidents, and child custody. Admitted to practice in South Carolina United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (2013). Educated at Charleston School of Law (J.D., 2013) and The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina (B.A., 2004). Active member of South Carolina Bar Association Charleston County Bar Association South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers South Carolina Association for Justice. Serves clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Ryan Loignon
- Michael is a native of South Carolina, growing up in Columbia and attending The Citadel for his undergraduate degree
- Prior to attending law school, Michael was a personal trainer, assisting dozens of clients in meeting their physical fitness and nutrition goals
- Michael loved the rewarding feeling of seeing a client’s transformation after proper guidance
- He has been an officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard since 2003, rising to the rank of Major
- Michael was awarded Army Commendation Medals for service during active duty deployments in Iraq and Kuwait, as well as for the Coronavirus relief mission
- Michael’s military service helped him realize that he wants to serve his community and that he is energized by working with others to solve problems
- Michael graduated from the Charleston School of Law, with honors, and began working for the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS)
- As a DSS attorney, Michael prosecuted abuse and neglect cases in Family Court, and dealt with difficult custody issues on a daily basis
- He saw first hand the struggles that families go through when dealing with DSS, and he knows there is a better way
- If you are contemplating divorce, are facing a custody battle, or have a pending DSS case, let Michael put his Family Court experience and DSS connections to work for you
- After working for DSS, Michael moved on to the Charleston County Public Defender’s Office where he defended nearly 1,000 clients charged with General Sessions felonies and misdemeanors ranging from DUI and drugs, to domestic violence and murder
- In his almost five years as a Public Defender in Charleston, he tried approximately twenty cases to jury verdict and left with a winning record against the State, also known as the Solicitor’s office
- If you have been charged with a crime, Michael’s significant experience and contacts with the Solicitor’s office will be on your side
- After leaving the Public Defender’s office, Michael began defending personal injury cases for a large, well respected, insurance defense firm in downtown Charleston
- He defended businesses being sued by individuals who were hurt by the businesses’ negligence
- Working with insurance companies taught Michael how they operate and how they evaluate a case, and he is now uniquely suited to make sure his clients receive everything they are entitled to receive
- Michael has been married to his beautiful wife for over ten years now and they have two wonderful children
- He loves spending time with them and his dog, playing guitar on the porch, and having a cold beer after a long day
- He also enjoys exercising, playing a little golf (badly), boating and fishing when he has time, and going to see live music
- Professional Memberships • South Carolina Bar Association • Charleston County Bar Association • South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers • South Carolina Association for Justice
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Ryan Loignon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ryan Loignon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mount Pleasant.
Divorce in Mount Pleasant
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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DUI / DWI Defense in Mount Pleasant
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Wills in Mount Pleasant
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Truck Accidents in Mount Pleasant
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Child Custody & Visitation in Mount Pleasant
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant 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.
Mount Pleasant Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mount Pleasant-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 Mount Pleasant Choose Michael Ryan Loignon
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 Michael Ryan Loignon's practice in the field of divorce, dui/dwi, wills, truck accidents, and child custody.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Ryan Loignon brings 13+ 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 divorce, dui/dwi, and wills, Michael Ryan Loignon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mount Pleasant
A Mount Pleasant-based practice means Michael Ryan Loignon 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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