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Annie Andrews
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Biography
Annie focuses her practice on nursing home abuse and neglect, civil rights violations, and various personal injury matters. An experienced litigator, Annie worked for seven years as a trial attorney at the Charleston County Public Defender’s office, where she tried numerous cases to jury verdict and zealously fought for the rights of more than 1,000 individuals.
Annie is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She was recognized by Super Lawyers and named among the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers. She received the 2021 Emerging Leader award from the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) and was recognized by Charleston Business Magazine’s 2021 Women in Business for her important contributions to the legal community. Annie received the “Star of the Quarter” award from the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division in 2019 and that same year, was named the “Juvenile Public Defender of the Year” for the state of South Carolina.
While representing incarcerated children, she went beyond simply defending their cases and sought to reform the juvenile justice system by challenging the constitutionality of solitary confinement and the use of restraint chairs in juvenile jails. Her criminal justice reform efforts resulted in the closure of the fifty-year-old dilapidated Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center, ending decades of unconstitutional confinement of youth. Annie also increased access to books in juvenile jails by collecting over 4,000 young adult books to build or revamp libraries in juvenile jails within Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville –also for the benefit of her young clients.
During law school, Annie volunteered at the Charleston County Public Defenders office, and One80 Place homeless shelter’s legal clinic helping homeless individuals with various legal matters, and was recognized at her law school graduation for performing over 500 hours of pro bono service. Annie is admitted to the South Carolina Bar and U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, and is involved in the Charleston County Bar Association, Berkeley County Bar Association, and the SC Association for Justice. Her current community involvement is extensive and includes serving as a board member of Charleston Legal Access, a nonprofit law firm dedicated to expanding legal services for low-income South Carolinians, and serving as a board member of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA), an association that connects and empowers women lawyers throughout South Carolina. Annie is a former member of the SC Bar’s Elder Law committee, the SC Bar’s Protecting Our Youth Committee, Charleston County Juvenile Drug Court, and a graduate of the SC Bar’s Leadership Academy (Class of 2018).
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
90%
6 years
Criminal Defense
10%
12 years | 1,300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Licensed in South Carolina for 12 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2013
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Annie Andrews LLC
1501 Belle Isle Avenue, Suite 110, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
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Posted by Rachel | December 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Annie Andrews
Annie Andrews is phenomenal!! Throughout this entire process, Annie made sure to make me feel heard, and understood, and made it known she wanted the best for my family and I. Her hard working assistant Autumn followed in Annie’s footsteps and continuously checked in with me to keep me updated on any...
Posted by Kevin | October 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Whiplash accident
I would highly recommend Annie Andrews at Steinberg Law Firm. I was hit from behind last December of 2021. My car was totaled, and I had whiplash. I reached out to Annie the day of the accident and she got things handled from day one. Annie got me the compensation I was entitled to and fought for me...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Fierce Trial Lawyer
Annie is a talented litigator with a track record of winning challenging jury trials.
Posted by Rachel | April 29, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Attorney
Annie is dedicated, diligent and professional attorney. She goes above and beyond to achieve positive results for her clients in cases involving nursing home abuse or neglect, personal injury.
Posted by Michael | April 23, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Attorney
Annie is a passionate and dedicated attorney. Clients who hire her are lucky she is on their side. Annie is an experienced litigator, she is a zealously advocate, and she brings a commitment to her clients’ cases. She is the right choice for anyone looking for a lawyer with a case involving nursing h...
Annie Andrews's Lawyer Endorsements
"Annie is passionate and energetic about getting victims of nursing home abuse the justice they deserve and ending the system of nursing homes neglecting the elderly to expand their profits. Annie also has extensive trial experience that most lawyers do not have due to her work as a public defender. If my loved one was harmed by nursing home abuse or neglect, Annie would be who I would want to have fighting for them."
"Annie is an excellent attorney who fights hard to get clients the benefits they deserve. Annie's compassion and dedication to her clients is above all, and her work reflects it."
"Annie demonstrates her passion and dedication for helping others both in and out of the court room. She is a fearless advocate for her clients in cases involving nursing home abuse or neglect, civil rights, police brutality, personal injury from car accidents or medical malpractice, and failure to warn and design defects."
"Annie is a wonderful attorney. She is extremely passionate about her work and connects with her clients on a personal level. She is effective in the court room and she has superior knowledge of the law. I would recommend Annie to anyone looking to hire an attorney for personal injury, nursing home abuse/neglect, or civil rights violations."
"Annie is a passionate and dedicated attorney. Clients who hire her are lucky she is on their side. Annie is an experienced litigator, she is a zealously advocate, and she brings a commitment to her clients’ cases. She is the right choice for anyone looking for a lawyer with a case involving nursing home abuse or neglect, personal injury or police abuse."
"A tactical and technical expert, Annie Andrews is also a compassionate and considerate advocate who puts the needs of her clients above all else. I witnessed this first-hand working closely with Annie on many cases. Annie is dedicated to achieving the justice her clients deserve, and Charleston County juries have consistently awarded her clients just that. In my career of nearly twenty years, spanning multiple industries, I cannot think of a more talented professional and overall solid human being than Annie Andrews."
"Annie is an excellent attorney who constantly strives to get justice for her clients. The needs of her clients are always first and foremost, and she has an uncanny track record of achieving excellent results."
"Annie has spent her career advocating for the folks that need help the most. She is compassionate, intelligent and spot on with her legal analysis of any issue. She is a true believer in justice for all and, including the most underserved in the community. She is simply a fantastic lawyer and a shining star in the legal community."
"Annie Andrews is an exceptional attorney with incredible passion for what she does. She cares deeply for her clients, and it shows. I had the pleasure of working in the same office with Annie for several years, and was always impressed by her diligence and her creativity when handling difficult cases. Without reservation, I recommend her to anyone in need of a great lawyer."
"One of the most committed attorneys I know. Truly cares about her clients. Annie always goes above and beyond expectations."
Robert Sansbury
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Apr 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Annie is a passionate, dedicated attorney who strives for the best results in each case. Her attention to detail is second to none, and I would send my own family members to her."
"I worked with Annie at the Public Defenders Office in Charleston County. I saw first hand how compassionate she was with her clients, and how capable she was in the courtroom. Annie is a brilliant attorney who works hard on each and every one of her cases and has been successful in both plea negotiations and winning at trial. I highly recommend her as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Charleston."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Lead Counsel Verified, LawInfo
2021
2021 Women in Business Award, Integrated Media Publishing / Charleston Business Magazine
2021
Emerging Leader Award, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
2019
Juvenile Defender of the Year, South Carolina Bar Association
2018
Star of The Quarter, South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers Division
2018
Leadership Academy, South Carolina Bar
2013
Pro Bono Award 500+ hours, Charleston School of Law
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Steinberg Law Firm
2013 - 2020
Trial Attorney, Charleston County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2023 - Present
South Carolina Women Lawyers AssociationBoard Memeber
2021 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Elder Law CommitteeCommittee Member
2021 - Present
South Carolina Civil Rights NetworkMember
2021 - Present
American Association for Justice Nursing Home Litigation GroupMember
2021 - Present
South Carolina Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Charleston Legal AccessExecutive Board Member
2020 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2020 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
2020 - Present
Berkeley County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
South Carolina Association for Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Charleston County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionCommittee Member; Protecting our Youth
2017 - 2020
Charleston County Juvenile Drug CourtCommittee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Civil Rights
Resulted in the closure of the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center which had been in operation for nearly 50 years.
Two Separate Murder Cases by Juvenile Client
Resolved with a sentence of less than two years, allowing my client to have a second chance at life and be rehabilitated through the family court system.
Murder Case
Dismissed through investigating the case more thoroughly than police.
Assault on Police While Resisting Arrest
Won Trial
Criminal Sexual Conduct x3
Won Trial
Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Stalking
Won Trial
Criminal Sexual Conduct x2
Won Trial
Criminal Sexual Conduct
Won Trial
Education
2013
Charleston School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
University of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Leadership Seminar
Leadership & Excellence
2018
ABC News 4
Literacy in Juvenile Jails
Publications
2020
2020
2018
Charleston School of Law
CHARLESTON LAW STUDENTS HELP WITH PROJECT TO REVAMP JUVENILE DETENTION LIBRARIES
Languages
English
Activity
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