Jean Sterling Chillico

Jean Sterling Chillico

also known as Sterling Chillico

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mount Pleasant, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family, General Practice

3850 Bessemer Road, Suite 120, Mount Pleasant, SC

About Jean

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 30%

15 years

30%
Family 20%

12 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 11 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Chillico & Associates, LLC

3850 Bessemer Road, Suite 120, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466

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Jean Sterling Chillico's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
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Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fully Recommend!

Sterling is an exceptional attorney! She is passionate about her clients, extremely detailed, and a fighter who is compassionate and laser-focused on the best means of helping her clients. She represented a close family member, and we were involved in all of the discussions about that family member's... case. Her advice throughout the legal proceedings was spot on, realistic, and informed by experience. She helped prepare us for multiple possible outcomes and ensured an optimal outcome through her work on all elements of the case and her powerful advocacy in the courtroom itself. We feel incredibly grateful to have found her to represent our family member and would recommend her to anyone needing a true fighter and a caring and fully committed advocate in their corner.

Posted by Joseph | March 11, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

The Best Of The Best

I Have To Say Ms.Sterling Is The Absolute Best Lawyer Ever I Can’t Thank This Amazing Smart Strategic Woman An Her Staff She Got Rid Of 4 Charges For Me But Mainly She Got A Murder Charge Dismissed For Me With Eaze I Mean She Stood Her Ground For Me And My Freedom Like A Real Lawyer Should Especially... When Your A Innocent Man She Does Play Around An Stand On Business Like She Was My Mother She’s Also Very Communicative With Everything Kind Hearted An Oh So Down To Earth Kept Me Updated Always Returned My Calls I Highly Recommend This Law Firm For All Your Legal Troubles She Did Her Best For Me So I Know She Would For Anybody Else An Remember It’s Not To Many Lawyers Like Her That Are Able To Beat A Murder Charge She’s My Goat Thanks To Sterling And Staff #BestLawyerInCharlestonSC

Posted by Vanessa | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional, compassionate, and highly recommended!

From day one, Sterling Chillico and Cristina Vasquez, her assistant, have shown nothing but compassion, dedication, and professionalism. They have done everything in their power to help me with my case. They have truly put my mind at ease with my case, due to the very minimum amount of time I have ou...tside of work. They are a very prompt and knowledgeable law firm, and have helped me stay on task with everything. I highly recommend them to anyone for all legal matters. A special thanks to Sterling Chillico and Cristina Vasquez, for all the work they have done, truly amazing.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

VERY IMPRESSIVE

I was very impressed with Sterling Chillico, James Danko and their staff’s performance. From the beginning, they were honest with me and advised me as to what I could expect with regard to my case. If I ever had any questions or problems someone was always there to provide answers to me. I found the ...attorneys at Danko Law, LLC and their staff to be efficient, knowledgeable, polite and very understanding. Almost immediately someone began working on my case. They have extensive knowledge and background in family law cases, immigration, criminal defense and real estate transactions. I would highly recommend Danko Law LLC to anyone in need of honest, hardworking, knowledgeable and most importantly dedicated representation.

Posted by Melissa | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would hire her again! I highly recommend Sterling Chillico

In one of the most stressful times in my life I found Sterling Chillico and am so grateful for her. She knows what she's talking about and was able to help me understand what was going on. She helped me to focus and to keep the case focused on the best interest of my children. She was kind and emp...athetic when I needed her to be. She is incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable about the issues at hand. She is a powerful litigator and negotiator. She is very strategic and follows through on what she says she will do. She was responsive to my calls and on time to appointments. She is the gladiator you want fighting on your behalf, trust me! Thank you, Sterling, Thank you.

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Jean Sterling Chillico's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Rosenblum

General practice lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sterling is a true champion for her clients. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, hard-working, results-oriented, and personable. I endorse Sterling!"

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M. Stephen Blevins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sterling is an amazing advocate for her clients and has a sterling reputation in the courtroom. Beyond that she is a great person and professional. I highly recommend!"

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Jacquelyn Marrinson

General practice lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this lawyer's work. Sterling is extremely knowledgeable about complex criminal defense issues. She is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for her clients."

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Martha Menendez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sterling Chillico is a highly competent and motivated attorney who will work tirelessly for the benefit of her clients. She has proven invaluable to me as a source of knowledge in various areas including immigration and family law. I highly recommend her work."

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Jonathan Dunsmoor

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sterling is an exceptionally talented attorney and her dedication to her clients is unparalleled. I endorse this attorney."

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James Danko

General practice lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is bright, reliable, and competent. You should have no hesitation about hiring this lawyer for any issue you are facing."

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Sharde Crawford

General practice lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney that is willing to fight for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Trial Attorney, Danko Law, LLC

2015 - 2015

Contract Attorney, Russell B. Long, PA

2013 - 2013

Staff Attorney, Bayview/Hunter's Point Community Legal

2012 - 2013

Law Related Education Facilitator, Fresh Lifelines For Youth (Fly Program)

2012 - 2012

Bar Certified Legal Intern, Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar of South Carolina

Member

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Business Networking International

Member

State Bar of California

2012 - 2013

Fresh Lifelines for Youth

Law Related Education Facilitator

2009 - 2012

Federalist Society

Treasurer (USF Chapter)

Education

2012

U of San Francisco SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Univ of South Carolina

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Gun Law in South Carolina CLE Gun Law in South Carolina

Languages

English

Italian

Spanish

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