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Pursuing South Carolina Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis
Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis

Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis

The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis, LLC

3 years of experience

Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Family Law, Appeals & Appellate, Military Law

South Carolina

Biography

Jonathan Lewis graduated from Norwich University, the Military College of Vermont, with a Bachelors Degree in 2011. He returned to Norwich University in 2013, where he graduated in 2015 with his Masters in International Affairs, During this time he lectured upon, and focused in, International Violent Extremism / Terrorism. He has spent over ten years in emergency medicine and Fire/Rescue as a Firefighter/Medic in Vermont, Virginia, and for the Department of Defense at various postings in the Middle East. In 2015 Jonathan decided to pursue the practice of law, and attended the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he graduated in Spring 2018. While there he was elected to the Honor Council for all three years, on which he also served as as officer. Additionally, he was one of a handful of students to try-out for, and be accepted on, both the Mock Trial and Moot Court Bars. On the Moot Court Bar Mr. Lewis appeared in multiple competitions, eventually appearing before the Judges of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and the Justices of the South Carolina Supreme Court. Jonathan has previously worked on both sides of the criminal bar, as both a prosecutor, and now as a Defense Attorney. As a former Special Assistant Solicitor in the Fifth Judicial Circuit he was assigned to prosecute Drug Crimes and Violent Crimes, and now uses those experiences to help those accused of drug and violent criminal offenses by the State. He is dedicated to passionate, zealous, ethical, and professional representation for all of his clients. No matter the crime or circumstances, he will fight to protect your rights and freedom using his experiences as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. Mr. Lewis is admitted to practice in all South Carolina State Courts and Tribunals, the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina, and has admission pending to the Tennessee Bar. View More ›


Fees

Free Consultation Free consultations, up to 45 minutes, provided on all cases by appointment.


Practice Area

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes,
DUI & DWI
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes,
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law,
Appeals & Appellate
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law,
Military Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law,

Languages

English: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Principal Attorney
The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis, LLC
2019 - Current

Education

University of South Carolina - Columbia

J.D. (2018) | Law

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Norwich University

M.A. (2015) | International Affairs, with a Concentration in Terrorism and Extremism.

Norwich University
Norwich University

B.A. (2011) | War and Peace Studies

Norwich University

Awards

Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Service Award
The American Bar Association
2021
Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Service Award
The American Bar Association
2020
Pro Bono Honor Roll
South Carolina Supreme Court
2020
Pro Bono Honor Roll
South Carolina Supreme Court
2019

Professional Associations

South Carolina Bar # 103847

Member

2019 - Current

South Carolina Bar  # 103847
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2020 - 2021

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Offices

The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis, LLC
Columbia 4840 Forest Drive No. 6889 Columbia, SC 29204
Telephone: (803) 995-2748
Notice: Columbia and Midlands Mailing Address. All Client visits and initial consultations are performed virtually or by scheduled appointment only.
The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis
Beaufort 501 Charles Street No. 775 Beaufort, SC 29902
Telephone: (803) 995-2748
Notice: Beaufort County and Lowcountry Mailing Address. All Client visits and initial consultations are performed virtually or by scheduled appointment only.



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