Atty. Paulette Edwards

Atty. Paulette Edwards

Ms. Paulette Edwards is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, professional liability, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (839) 246-2695 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Paulette Edwards at a glance

Paulette Edwards is a 5th Cir. Sol. Off. based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wills, car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1995) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1998). Educated at W.F. George School of Law, Mercer University (J.D., 1995) and Alabama State University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Paulette Edwards is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, professional liability, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Paulette received a B.S. degree from Alabama State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Paulette practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Paulette Edwards's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Car Accidents

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Paulette Edwards is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Paulette Edwards is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paulette Edwards

Where is Paulette Edwards's law office located?
Paulette Edwards's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paulette Edwards handle?
Paulette Edwards focuses on wills, car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Paulette Edwards practiced law?
Paulette Edwards has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Paulette Edwards go to law school?
Paulette Edwards earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Paulette Edwards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
W.F. George School of Law, Mercer University
- 1995
B.S.
Alabama State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1998

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