John O’Leary
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John O’Leary
Biography
John is a 1966 History graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina; earning his J.D. in 1969 from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan. In addition, John attended graduate school at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (1970). He is a member of the State Bar Associations of South Carolina, Florida, and Michigan. Currently, John has offices in Columbia and Edisto Beach, South Carolina handling primarily DUI, drug cases, and criminal matters. He often testifies as an expert witness in police procedures, high speed chases, and other law enforcement practices. John serves as Counsel for the South Carolina Trooper's Association, assisting troopers with employment issues. He has served as a trainer to Federal Law Enforcement throughout the United States on the issue of High Speed chases and presents at state legal and judicial seminars on DUI and law enforcement issues. John joined the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, Columbia, SC staff in late 1973; serving as Staff Attorney and Legal instructor until his appointment as Director in 1982 serving until January 1988 when he opened his own law office.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
DUI & DWI
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Juvenile Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
- Free Consultation - Free 30 minute initial consultation.
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express
- Contingent Fees - Contingent Fees are only for civil litigation.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Criminal cases generally carry a flat fee based upon the charge(s) plus costs incurred.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Director South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Year: 1982 - 1988
Description:
Staff Attorney & Legal Instructor South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Year: 1973 - 1982
Description:
Legal Coordinator Detroit Police Department
Year: 1970 - Current
Description:
President/Attorney O'Leary Associates, P.A.
Year: 1988 - Current
Description: Offices in Columbia and Edisto Island. Services as Counsel for the South Carolina Troopers' Association
Professional Associations
National Sheriffs' Association Associate Member (Current)
Palmetto State Law Enforcement Officers Association Member (Current)
N.A.A.C.P. Member (Current)
Fraternal Order of Police Member (Current)
Urban League Member (Current)
American Corrections Association Associate Member (Current)
Lexington County Law Enforcement Officers' Association Member (Current)
South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Member (Current)
International Association of Chiefs of Police Active Life Member (Current)
South Carolina Corrections' Association Board of Directors '83-'84 (Current)
National Association of State Directors of Law Enforcement Training Board of Directors (4 years), President '86-'87 (Current)
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association Fourth Vice President 1987 (Current)
National District Attorneys Association (Current)
South Carolina Association for Justice (Current)
South Carolina State Bar Member (1974 - Current)
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (Current)
Gamma Eta Gamma Legal Fraternity (Current)
International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training President - 1987 (Current)
American Association for Justice (Current)
Education
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law J.D. (1969) | Law
Year: 1966 - 1969
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The Citadel B.A. (1966) | History
Year: 1962 - 1966
Websites
https://www.olearylawsc.com
O'Leary Associates, PA
O'Leary Associates, P.A.
Edisto Office - by appointment
401 Pompano, Edisto Island, SC 29438
(803) 252-7515
O'Leary Associates, P.A.
Main Office - by appointment
714 Calhoun St, Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-7515