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also known as Daryn Ruth Barker, Daryn R. Barker
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Daryn R. Barker is named for her Uncle Darren, a creative liberty for a female that saw her listed as “male” on every school year’s initial roll. Daryn earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina. After college, she worked with foster children at Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia, South Carolina before returning to school to pursue her Juris Doctor.
Daryn received her Juris Doctor and Children’s Law Certificate from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she was honored as the recipient of the South Carolina Bar Foundation’s prestigious I.M. Goldberg Award for her demonstrated commitment to family law. While in school, Daryn served as an Editor of the Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal, an extern to the Honorable Judge Dorothy Mobley Jones of the Richland County Family Court, and a volunteer Guardian ad Litem.
In 2019 Daryn earned the prestigious American Bar Association certificate for Family Law Trial Advocacy. She has received the Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell for six (6) consecutive years, winning a Gold distinction in 2023. This honor is earned by less than 1% of attorneys and based on amazing client reviews! In 2022 and 2023, Daryn was recognized as Legal Elite in Family Law by Charleston Business Magazine.
Daryn has a passion for helping others and works with determination to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.
Daryn lives with her husband in the Charleston area, where they enjoy the water with fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. In their spare time, they enjoy traveling and exploring the sights and foods of other countries.
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State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2017
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1051 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
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Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I could not be more thankful for the guidance and the way Daryn captured my hearts desires in my family court case. While navigating a sensitive situation she was professional, proficient and truly cared about what mattered to me. I am very thankful to have her and her team by my side!
Posted by Louie | June 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I can't say enough good things about Daryn and the incredible support her team provided during my separation process. As a father going through such a difficult and emotional time, I was feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate the legal complexities involved. From the moment I reached out t...
Posted by Janie | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Daryn is very thorough and has done a great job at keeping me grounded throughout the ups and downs of recent and ongoing family court issues. She’s hardworking and gets the job done.
Posted by Ryan | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
After my kids had been taken away from me and alienated from me, I was beginning to lose faith that I would ever see my kids again. Then in 2021, I found myself facing DSS regarding made up allegations of abuse fabricated by my ex-wife. This office not only handled my case with DSS, they also hel...
Posted by Joseph | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Would give more than 5 stars if I could. Daryn was exceptional. Out of all the family law offices out there I’m grateful I picked this one. Under the unfortunate circumstances I had to enlist her services, she absolutely delivered on her word and saw my case through with professionalism. I’m much bet...
"Daryn is an incredibly driven and intelligentt attorney. I gladly endorse her for any and all domestic issues in the Charleston, SC area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daryn is intelligent, hard-working, and diligent. She does a fantastic job for her clients."
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2025
Client Champion 2025, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Client Champion 2024, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
2022 Legal Elite- Top Vote, Charleston Business Magazine
2022
2022 Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
2021 Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Top 40 Young Lawyer, National Alliance of Women in Law
2019
Completion of Family Law Trial Skills Advocacy Program, National Institute of Trial Advocacy/American Bar Association
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
I.M. Goldberg Award, South Carolina Bar Foundation
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017 - Present
Associate Attorney, Barker Family Law
2016 - 2016
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Judge Dorothy Mobley Jones, South Carolina Family Court
2016 - 2016
Intern, Douglas A. Barker Family Law
2017 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2019 - 2021
South Carolina Bar Young Lawyer's DivisionChairwoman
2018 - 2021
Charleston County Bar AssociationMember
2017
JD - Juris Doctor; Children's Law Certificate
2012
B.A., Psychology
English
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