Professional Associations
- SC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2015
Matthew Sherrod Swilley
I dedicate my practice almost exclusively to criminal law, client defense and personal injury. Having represented hundreds of clients in all levels of state court, I know how scary it can be to be hurt in an accident or accused of a crime. Whether you are defending yourself against criminal charges or pursuing a personal injury claim to gain compensation for your injury, there’s a lot at stake. It’s important to seek help early on, so that your rights are protected if you’re accused of a crime and you don’t get taken advantage of by an insurance company if you’re injured.
An experienced lawyer can help alleviate your stress. I try to do this for my clients by providing the skill and personal attention that each individual deserves for their case.
Areas of Practice
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Offenses
- DUI Charges
- Criminal Sexual Conduct
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 2009
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 2012
Classes/Seminars
- Right to (and waiver of) Counsel and Jury Trial, Magistrate’s Advisory Council, 2015
Honors And Awards
- National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute, 2016
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina
- J.D. – 2009
- The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina
- B.A. – 2006
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Major: English
