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Paul R. 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 Assistance 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.
In August of 2005, Mr. Thurmond joined long-time friends Jesse Kirchner and Michael Timbes in forming the law firm of Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, P.A. located in the historic district of downtown Charleston. Mr. Thurmond, who handles both criminal and civil matters, has previously led the firm’s criminal defense practice and has successfully defended large drug crime cases, federal white-collar crime cases, and murder cases, in addition to numerous other criminal offenses.
From 2005 to 2006, he served as an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston, where he taught Mock Trial. In November 2006, Mr. Thurmond was elected by nearly 60 percent of the vote to Charleston County Council. He was elected Vice-Chairman in 2009. He represented approximately 35,000 constituents in Charleston County. In December of 2010, Mr. Thurmond accepted the job as a part-time prosecutor for the city of North Charleston, handling predominantly DUI cases. This work gives him the unique opportunity to review hundreds of DUI cases along with continuing to hone his trial skills.
Mr. Thurmond also assists the City of North Charleston Police Department as an instructor for DUI arrest procedures. After running a competitive race for State Senate in South Carolina, Paul was elected as a State Senator representing District 41 in November 2012 and is currently serving his term. He represents over 100,000 constituents covering both Charleston and parts of Dorchester County. He and his wife, Katie England Thurmond, of Walhalla, South Carolina, live in Mount Pleasant, SC and have three sons and two daughters.
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15 Middle Atlantic Wharf, Charleston, SC, 29401-2143
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Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
If you need a confident, dedicated lawyer, I wouldn't look or search any longer!
A few years ago, I got a DUI and luckily had a friend that recommended me to Paul Thurmond. From the moment I contacted his office ( which.... is also a very warm, organized, and welcoming office located downtown Charleston) the entire staff was helpful and ready to get the ball rolling. I never on...
Posted by Patrick | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you Paul
Paul helped me out immensely on a couple occasions. His comprehension of law and his effectiveness with my cases left me with options that I would have never dreamed possible. From the first conversation I had with Paul I immediately became aware of his integrity and commitment, and moreover, the pa...
"Paul has a unique perspective as a criminal defense lawyer. He served as a prosecutor and a legislator, so he knows how the laws are made and enforced as well as anyone, and he uses that knowledge to fight for his clients. He's a great lawyer to have in your corner."
"Paul is a great lawyer. He has perspective from both the prosecution side and the defense side of the court room, and that is a huge asset to any client. His experience and knowledge of the courts in South Carolina and familiarity with the judges and prosecutors makes Paul one of the best defense lawyers in our state. Paul definitely has my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Paul to be an extremely hard-working and intelligent lawyer. I recommend him."
"Paul is a credit to the profession. Smart, diligent, and an extremely effective advocate. I would much rather have him on my team than ever have to square off against him."
"I highly recommend and endorse Paul as a criminal defense lawyer. Having worked very closely with him for many years, I can tell you that Paul cares deeply for his clients, and he represents them at the absolute highest level of advocacy."
"Paul is a well respected attorney in Charleston, and has represented many clients whom I have referred to him during the past several years. He has done an excellent and professional job for them. I fully recommend Paul Thurmond, and have great respect for his commitment to his clients as well as his community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, responds promptly whenever contacted and is a valued colleague."
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2017 South Carolina Leadership in Law Award honoree, South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
2016
2016 Compleat Lawyer Award, University of South Carolina School of Law
2016
2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
Top 40 Under 40, Charleston Regional Business Journal
2005 - Present
Partner, Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton P.A.
2010 - 2012
Prosecutor, City of North Charleston
2002 - 2005
Assistant Solicitor, 9th Judicial Circuit, Charleston
2002 - Present
Charleston County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
Member
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Legislative Update
2015
Economic Update
2014
Criminal Offenses & How They Can Affect You
N/A
Mock Trial
2015
English