J. Stephen Grooms is a lifelong resident of Conway, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in 2005 from the University of South Carolina. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Charleston School of Law in 2010, and has been a member of the South Carolina Bar since that time.
Grooms began his legal career in Charleston, SC, by working in a plaintiff’s litigation firm which handled a variety of plaintiff’s injury cases. He was involved in several complex civil cases, primarily in Construction Plaintiff’s Litigation. In May of 2011 Grooms accepted a position with the Horry County Solicitor’s Office. While working in the Solicitor’s Office Grooms handled over three thousand cases, and took numerous cases to trial achieving favorable results on cases ranging from drug offenses to murder. Grooms was recognized for his leadership and trial results and was promoted to Senior Assistant Prosecutor. His experience in the civil field and as a criminal trial attorney provides the knowledge to recognize the issues in your case, and the tools to represent you with confidence whether your case is criminal or civil in nature.
Grooms has been recognized for his achievements in the courtroom, but also in the community by the South Carolina’s Prosecution Commission as well and the Horry County Solicitor’s Office. Grooms married Ellen Hembree of North Myrtle Beach in 2015, and the couple resides in Conway with their chocolate lab Riley.
Practice areas
I have handled every type of case from simple possession to murder charges.
11 years, 3,000 cases
7 years, 5 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 2010 | 05/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 76 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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John R Justice Award | South Carolina Prosecution Commision | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Grooms and Thomas, LLC | 2016 - Present |
Senior Solicitor | Horry County Solicitors Office | 2011 - 2016 |
Attorney | Lucey Law Firm | 2010 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Horry County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
South Carolina Bar | Member | 2010 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Charleston School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of South Carolina | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legal Access | Premises Liability | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of South Carolina vs Client J | Client pled to a far lesser charge and was given a sentence of probation |
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R. Yates, Unknown Attorney on Jul 29, 2019
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Stephen is an exceptional attorney who is both knowledgeable and experienced. I highly recommend him.
Jeffrey Morris, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Stephen is a great lawyer. He analyzes each and every strategy possible in cases to achieve the best result for his client.
R. Yates, Unknown Attorney on Jul 29, 2019
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Stephen is an exceptional attorney who is both knowledgeable and experienced. I highly recommend him.
Jeffrey Morris, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Stephen is a great lawyer. He analyzes each and every strategy possible in cases to achieve the best result for his client.
Kevin Mulet, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Stephen is a passionate attorney who works hard for his clients. I endorse him for his work in criminal defense!
Bradley Richardson, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Stephen is a very intelligent and strategic thinker. We worked together for many years and he always impressed me as an attorney with a tenacious work ethic - one who would leave no stone unturned. As a former prosecutor, he has a great deal of insight into all manner of criminal matters.
James Thomas, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 2, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Stephen is one of the best attorneys I have ever had an opportunity to work with. He looks at every case from every possible angle in order to achieve the best results for his clients.
Robert Sutton, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Stephen is a highly intelligent, honest, and hard working attorney who is dedicated to obtaining the best possible results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Travis Hyman, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
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