Debra Barry Russell

Debra Barry Russell

4.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lexington, SC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

225 Columbia Ave., The Law Office Of Debra Russell, Lexington, SC

About Debra

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce, child custody, separation agreements, modifications of prior orders.

22 years

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

22 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 21 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Firm of Debra Russell, LLC

225 Columbia Ave., The Law Office Of Debra Russell, Lexington, SC, 29072

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Debra Barry Russell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stefan | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ms. Russell is a godsend!

I would like to write this review as a token of my gratitude to Debra Russell Law, LLC and highly recommend her firm for any legal issues that you might have. I retained Ms. Russell in October 2017 after trying for a very long time to get already court approved contact and visitation with my child...ren. Ms. Russell was extremely supportive from day one and always spoke very honestly of what I could expect. Ms. Russell filed for several emergency custody hearings with the court and always kept me informed about the progress and situation, and what I could expect. I can highly recommend Debra Russell Law for all your legal issues, Ms. Russell and her assistants will work tirelessly to do anything in their power to assist you and ease your concerns.

Posted by Happily Divorced | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Happy client!

I hired Mrs. Russell to represent me in my divorce and I have been thoroughly pleased with her representation. I never believed that an attorney would be so compassionate and take the time to explain every step of the process to me. I always knew that she cared about me, my children, and how the jud...icial process could affect my family. She balances true class and professional, with a passionate and feisty side that I TRULY RECOMMEND for any client!! She will not disappoint...

Posted by Mary | March 13, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Not recommended for Family Court

This attorney used to be a Prosecutor. She is not experienced in family court matters. I hired her to represent me on Adultry charges against my husband. She did not file paperwork as she told me she did. I had to call the Docket office at Lexington County Court house to find out that she never filed... anything. Meanwhile, my husband filed for seperation. She accepted the complaint for me from his attorney and never even answered the complaint. She did file 49 days later, 30 minutes before we went in the court room. The judge would not accept her answer. Affidavits were not even notorized. The next day she told me to sign her hand written note releasing her as my attorney or she would have the judge release her. Now, I have no attorney at all. She treated me like I was on trial and she was prosecuting me.

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Debra Barry Russell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Devolder

Child custody lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I practice in Florida, but had a good friend in South Carolina who needed help in an ongoing child custody battle. Over 8 years, this individual had used four other attorneys, and the last 3 did not seem to be giving her case or her goals the time and respect they deserved. Some attorneys just walk people through the process, others will get involved and fight, as if their own family was involved . I worked with Debra in explaining the client's situation. She immediately recognized the possible arguments and the challenges in the case. She is willing to advocate for this client, and treat the client as a team member, not just collect checks for walking her blindly through process. I'm impressed, and would enthusiastically refer her again!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Education

2003

University of South Carolina School of Law

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