James R. Snell, Jr.

A native of South Carolina, James R. Snell, Jr. is the founder of the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, in Lexington. Primarily a criminal defense attorney, he represents people statewide accused of felonies and misdemeanors, including: Driving Under Influence (DUI) Juvenile defense Federal offenses Child abuse White collar crimes Tax evasion Embezzlement After completing his undergraduate studies at Limestone University in 2001, Mr. Snell joined the University of South Carolina School of Law for his legal studies. He also holds a Master of Liberal Arts degree in the field of management from Harvard University. He obtained his Juris Doctor in 2004 and was admitted to practice law by the South Carolina Bar the same year. Mr. Snell is authorized to practice law before federal and appellate courts across the state, including the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is also certified by the Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization as a circuit court mediator. An empathetic and compassionate attorney, Mr. Snell works closely and patiently with his clients to understand their circumstances in a better way, and thereby provides them personalized and effective solutions. He carefully analyzes each case that he takes up and ensures to set realistic expectations with his clients. Lexington Life Magazine’s readers voted Mr. Snell as one of the Best “Criminal Defense” attorneys consecutively for five years. Along with holding a 10/10 rating on Avvo, he also received the Legal Elite award from the Columbia Business Monthly. Honoring his professional excellence and achievements, The National Trial Lawyers Association recognized Mr. Snell as a diplomat member. He served as the president of the Lexington County Bar Association and is currently actively involved with various other organizations such as the American Association for Justice, the National College for DUI Defense, the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the South Carolina Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Board.