Paul Thurmond

If you ever find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney, you may ask yourself, “What qualifications should my attorney have to properly represent me?” “Should I look for someone that has held a law degree for a long period of time?” “Should I consider an attorney that has good Google ratings or an attorney that a friend has told me about?” Knowing there are so many attorneys to pick from in the tri-county area can lead to frustration in finding just the right fit for you and your case. However, if you are looking for an attorney who is uniquely qualified due to his experience from every possible angle of criminal law, look no further than Paul Thurmond. Prosecutor, Defense Lawyer, Lawmaker, Professor, and Judge. Mr. Thurmond has held all of these positions. We challenge you to find another lawyer in South Carolina with these credentials. You will not find anyone throughout the state of South Carolina with that type of background who can explain the law, who understands the angles, and who is ready to fight for you. This is his story… Paul Thurmond was born in Greenwood, S.C., the youngest son of Senator Strom Thurmond and Nancy Moore Thurmond. A native of Aiken, South Carolina, Paul Thurmond graduated from Aiken High School and earned an athletic scholarship to Vanderbilt University. While at Vanderbilt, Thurmond was a four-year letterman on the tennis team, achieving national ranking and serving as team captain his senior year. Every year eligible, Thurmond also received Academic All-SEC honors. Upon graduation from Vanderbilt, Thurmond worked in Washington, D.C. for Republican Senator Fred Thompson on the Governmental Affairs Committee, the watchdog group for all federal government programs. Upon returning to South Carolina, Thurmond worked on the House Judiciary Committee under Chairman Jim Harrison and was appointed head law clerk. Thurmond received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was elected Chairman of the Honor Council by his peers while in law school. Upon graduation, Thurmond worked for three years as an Assistant Solicitor in Charleston County, prosecuting violent gun crimes. During that time, he handled more than 1,300 criminal indictments, ranging from minor infractions to murder. Mr. Thurmond has successfully handled numerous trials, leaving the Solicitor’s Office with a 92 percent conviction rate.