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

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | June 30, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Compassion & Professionalism

Divorce and all that follows is a traumatic and highly emotional affair. Chillico has helped my daughter tremendously with compassion and understanding while determining the facts and providing the needed guidance through this on-going situation. Yet, with her experience she’s been able to keep us ...grounded with realistic expiations.

Posted by Rhiannon | May 29, 2015

Excellent Attorney!

Sterling has been and remains to be a very knowledgeable attorney for my legal issues. I have consulted with her on numerous occasions, and she has always given me direct legal advice. However, she goes further by giving me her personal advice and experiences before I make any decisions on actions to... make. I feel that she represents me as if she were in my shoes and she is extremely passionate about getting my issues resolved. I highly recommend Sterling for any legal needs. She has a wide array of experience in all law topics. The best attorney in Charleston and reasonably priced (no one truly budgets to have to pay for additional costs such as legal representation)!!

Posted by Sherry | May 28, 2015 | Elder Law

Sterling Chillico - Professional, Caring Lawyer

Sterling goes above and beyond what's required to assist her clients. She treated me with upmost respect and compassion as I voiced my concerns about handling my mother's affairs as she aged. She laid out my legal options very clearly and gave me the confidence to act on my mother's behalf. Sterling... is very knowledgeable and thorough with the way she prepares legal documents. She explained all the legal terms in a way I could understand them and she continues to support me by checking on my needs. I highly recommend her for all your legal concerns.

Posted by Chris | May 05, 2015 | Business

Business legal advice/representation

In today's fast pace business world when I need legal advice, timing is critical, and Danko law provided the most knowledgeable service quickly so I could focus on my business with piece of mind that everything was handled! I will never go anywhere else for any of my legal needs!

Posted by Jacqueline | May 05, 2015

An enlightening experience!!!

Miss Chillico has consulted with me on two different legal matters in the past, neither of which I was quickly pressured into taking action on. I was pleasantly surprised by her understanding of both matters and how personable she was for a lawyer. Our first interaction gave me great comfort in that ...she was incredibly knowledgeable on the subjects and but also humble enough to do the research needed in order to give me the most thorough, relevant and accurate information possible. Not only was she easy to get ahold of but also prompt in her responses. I haven't had many dealings with lawyers, but the ones I have encountered have all left me with a bitter taste in my mouth and a soreness in my behind. This woman gave me advice on not only what direction would be best for me to move forward in, but options otherwise, and even timelines on when I should get on top of things. I felt the most at ease leaving her office than I have anywhere else and I know I wasn't taken advantage of. That kind of peace-of-mind is immeasurable when you are in such a vulnerable position, needing to rely on strangers to help you out. I feel safe, relieved, and enlightened since I have met and dealt with Miss Chillico and, as unbelievable as it may seem, I look forward to her future assistance if I ever were to need it. If you need to deal with a lawyer, this one is your absolute best bet!!!!

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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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