Atty. Stuart M. Axelrod

Atty. Stuart M. Axelrod

Stuart M. Axelrod, Esq., Myrtle Beach DUI Attorney and Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer, has been in practice since March 1998.

Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Stuart M. Axelrod at a glance

Stuart M. Axelrod is a Managing Attorney based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, practicing at Axelrod & Associates, P.A.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, and ssd. Educated at Rutgers School of Law - Camden (J.D., 1997) and University of South Carolina (B.A. Political, 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Myrtle Beach, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stuart M. Axelrod, Esq., Myrtle Beach DUI Attorney and Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer, has been in practice since March 1998
  • In 2005 he founded and opened Axelrod & Associates in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • In 2015 he opened a satellite office in Rock Hill, South Carolina
  • As owner and founder of Axelrod & Associates, Mr. Axelrod oversees all areas of practice within the firm and strives to take an active role in each client’s case/matter
  • Mr. Axelrod is admitted to practice before all courts in the state of South Carolina, including the South Carolina Court of Appeals, Supreme Court and the U.S
  • District Court for the Fourth Circuit
  • He earned his J.D. from Rutgers Law School in 1997
  • He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in political science from Coastal Carolina University, having graduated summa cum laude in 1992
  • He was the class valedictorian and recipient of the President’s Award for highest grade point average during his undergraduate education
  • Mr. Axelrod previously worked as an assistant public defender with the Horry County Public Defenders’ Office and as contract attorney with the Georgetown Public Defender’s Office from 2003 – 2012, where he honed his trial skills and unrelenting tenacity in the courtroom
  • Mr. Axelrod has extensive legal and trial experience, having more than 200 trials in South Carolina courts, and takes pride in providing quality representation to all clients for whom he and this firm have the privilege to represent
  • He is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Horry County Bar Association, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Professional Associations and Memberships • South Carolina Bar Association, Member • Horry County Bar Association, Member • South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association, Member • South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart M. Axelrod's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

Stuart M. Axelrod is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Stuart M. Axelrod is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Stuart M. Axelrod is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Stuart M. Axelrod is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Stuart M. Axelrod

Where is Stuart M. Axelrod's law office located?
Stuart M. Axelrod's law practice is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The firm is Axelrod & Associates, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart M. Axelrod handle?
Stuart M. Axelrod focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Stuart M. Axelrod practiced law?
Stuart M. Axelrod has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Stuart M. Axelrod go to law school?
Stuart M. Axelrod earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Political, 1992).
How can I contact Stuart M. Axelrod for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stuart M. Axelrod received?
Stuart M. Axelrod's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers School of Law - Camden
- 1997
B.A. Political
University of South Carolina
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

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