Steve Wayne Sumner

Also known as Steve Sumner
Steve Wayne Sumner

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (4)

Steve completed both his undergraduate and graduate education in his home state of South Carolina, graduating from the University of South Carolina School of... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent”

Posted by: Nate, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Steve Sumner and his Staff were top notch and persistent as my lawyer. They were able to get my DUI dropped and the arrest expunged. His friendly,... more
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5 star rating

“Search No More!”

Posted by: Chris, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: After much research for a DUI attorney, I retained Steve Sumner to represent me on a recent DUI charge. Primarily defending DUI cases, Steve has many... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Joseph Sloan Lyles

I endorse this lawyer for defense of Driving Under the Influence cases. He has built up a strong reputation through hard work and talent. And what is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Lyles , Greenville (SC), 2 months ago
Eric Holcombe Philpot

Steve is an excellent defense lawyer. The primary focus of his practice is DUI defense. This enables him to focus his time and resources on this... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Eric Philpot , Greenville (SC), 7 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Steve Wayne Sumner was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
South Carolina Good Standing 1992 03/07/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney to Assistant Investigator Disciplinary Counsel at South Carolina Supreme Court 2003–present
Attorney at Upstate DUI 1995–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of South Carolina School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992
University of South Carolina Criminal Justice BS - Bachelor of Science 1986

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers Martindale-Hubbell 2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 2011–present
National College for DUI Defense 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 27 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
12 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 22 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Current State of Confrontation Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) 2012
The Value of Confrontational Behavior South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Significant Appellate Decisions from 2011 22nd Annual Criminal Practice in South Carolina 2013
Developments in South Carolina DUI Law State Conference of the South Carolina Bail Agents Association 2012
See all 17 speaking engagements