Daryn Barker

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Daryn Barker

also known as Daryn Ruth Barker, Daryn R. Barker

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mount Pleasant, SC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

1051 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Daryn

Biography

PROVIDING LEGAL COUNSEL THAT GOES BEYOND YOUR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Child Custody Matters Impact Your Personal Life – I Am On Your Side & Can Help You Raise Your Child in a Healthy Environment

Highly Skilled & Aggressive Divorce Attorney – I will Take the Time to Learn About Your Unique Situation In Determining The Best Course of Action During Your Divorce Proceeding

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Family 25%

25%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2022

Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 8 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Daryn Barker

1051 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

douglasbarker.com/

Daryn Barker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Joshua | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best attorney in Charleston!

I wish I hired Daryn 18 months earlier. That's how long it took me to realize I needed someone to fight for me, to listen to me, and to explain my rights as a Father to me. Divorce is terrible. It's emotional, confusing and expensive. Daryn, AKA #TheCloser, transformed those into stability, clarity a...nd value. My case had drug on for 18 months before I had the courage to retain new counsel... it only took her 4 days to negotiate the settlement and have it turn out favorably on my behalf. Four days! That is miracle working speed. I do not know how she does it and I don't really need to know- all I know is that I'm grateful. Grateful for her expertise, grateful for her strategic mind and most importantly grateful for her customer service. Having communications returned in a day? Having expectations set and met? Laughing and having fun with the negotiations? I truly didn't know any of that was possible. She is truly a worth her weight in Gold. If you're exhausted, confused or hopeless in your legal situation- just call her. It really can be an easier process. There is a reason she has a perfect rating- cause she earns it and walks the walk! Thank you Daryn!

Posted by Tony | November 07, 2019 | Child Custody

She’s just different!

So I’ve been in a situation for a while with the mother of my children which I will not go into deep detail about, however on September 25th, 2019 I was granted legal joint custody for my awesome children. Moving forward the mother had left the state of South Carolina prior to the hearing on 9/25..., and with that being her 8th move in 5 different states I figured I would still have the upper hand. Wrong! So I decided to reach out to Ms. Daryn Barker for legal advice and I explained the entire situation and also scanned my court docs over for her to review. Note: I’m an African American Man and it pleases me to see Caucasian Americans who care about African American fathers having major roles in their children’s lives especially male children. Moving forward, so we spoke the same day I reached out (surprisingly) and I could feel the passion and pain she had after hearing my situation. She listened and listened more and gave me honest answers along with sympathy. Ms. Daryn Barker then told me she’s going to review and look into a few things later that evening about my case and get back to me the following day. She kept her word and we spoke about the situation the next day. Now although she wouldn’t be able to assist me because of a certain law in place (mom) has been gone for more than 6 months out of the state, however she gave me the best answer she could and I followed up the same day with the Clerk of Court in Florida where (mom) is located to get it resolved and what do you know boom all I have to do is get the order registered so it’ll be enforced, because (mom) is has been giving me an extremely hard time. There’s no words to express the gratitude I have for this woman/lady/superstar lawyer! Now understand this she offers a free consultation, I offered to pay she refused I offered again she refused again, and her last words were “I care about people” need I say more! Thank you, God is truly going to deliver prosperity and longevity in your life, and there’s no weapon formed against you shall prosper and that’s something you can count on! Be well.

Posted by Leslie | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing

Daryn has been a God send! She worked with me every step of the way since I live in Texas. I recommend her to anyone who is going through a custody battle. She helped me gain sole custody of my son. I will never be able to thank her enough.

Posted by Donna | August 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thankful!!

The service we received from Daryn Barker during a challenging time was so far above and beyond. Daryn is competent, prepared and thorough!! She also genuinely cares about her clients, and she devotes her exceptional skills to insure the best outcome possible for them. We are very thankful that Dary...n was able to secure 100% custody when we were being challenged. She is an exceptional lawyer.

Posted by Karis | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Daryn Barker is my hero!

I was terrified of what was to come just a few short months ago. I wasn’t expecting, after 6 years, for my child’s father to suddenly want custody of our daughter. I shut down, and felt like I couldn’t function. I was scared, but the second Daryn walked into the conference room to meet me, she brough...t peace to the whole situation. She is extremely professional, and as soon as I met her, I knew she was going to fight for me. She made me feel like what was important to me, was just as important to her. She has been honest, and ensured I understood the reality of the situation. I didn’t realize how much time and effort she put into my case until I saw how little my ex’s lawyer put into his case. I know God had his hand in the situation, and still does, and I am so thankful for Daryn and her team.

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Daryn Barker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Colin Spangler

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daryn is great attorney who truly cares about her clients. Strongly recommend."

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Cody Burgin

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daryn is an incredibly driven and intelligentt attorney. I gladly endorse her for any and all domestic issues in the Charleston, SC area."

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Douglas Barker

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Daryn is intelligent, hard-working, and diligent. She does a fantastic job for her clients."

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Andrew Brener

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Colin Spangler

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Hirak Pati

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Jeffrey Hopkins

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George Anderson

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Cody Burgin

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Douglas Barker

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2017 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2019 - 2021

South Carolina Bar Young Lawyer's Division

Chairwoman

2018 - 2021

Charleston County Bar Association

Member

Education

2017

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor; Children's Law Certificate

2012

University of South Carolina

B.A., Psychology

Languages

English

Activity

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