Ryan D Templeton
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Ryan D Templeton
Biography
Ryan Templeton helps people that have been charged with crimes, people going through a divorce or child custody case, and people that have been injured.
He can help you navigate the legal minefield that you have found yourself in to get you the best possible result in your case. You will receive quality representation when you need it the most, in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury.
Ryan Templeton graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and began his legal career as a Law Clerk to Circuit Court Judge Diane S. Goodstein. Upon completing his clerkship he took a position as an Assistant Solicitor in Dorchester County.
After several years of serving as an Assistant Solicitor in Dorchester County, Ryan expanded his legal career representing individuals in Circuit, Family, and Magistrate Court. Ryan also serves as a part-time Magistrate Judge in Dorchester County.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - I accept contingent fees on personal injury cases only
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Law Clerk South Carolina Judicial Department
Year: 2014 - 2016
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Assistant Solicitor 1st Circuit Solicitor's Office
Year: 2016 - 2019
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Partner Templeton Mims & Ward
Year: 2019 - Current
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Part-Time Magistrate Dorchester County
Year: 2019 - Current
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Professional Associations
South Carolina Bar  # 101877 Member (2014 - Current)
South Carolina Bar  # 101877 Member (Current)
Publications
Alimony in SC: Everything You Need to Know Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (February 2, 2021)
Discover The 5 Grounds for Divorce in SC Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (January 21, 2021)
Top 10 Questions About Child Support in SC Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (December 24, 2020)
How is Child Support Calculated in SC? Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (December 22, 2020)
DUI Fines, Penalties, Jail Time in SC Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (September 24, 2020)
Annulment in SC: How it Works Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (February 25, 2021)
How Does Child Custody Work in SC? Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (December 1, 2020)
Can I Date While Getting a Divorce in SC? Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (November 20, 2020)
Domestic Violence in SC: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree, DVHAN Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (October 31, 2020)
Failure to Appear in SC Court: What Happens Next? Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (October 31, 2020)
DUI & Administrative Hearings in SC: How They’re Related Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (September 30, 2020)
Drug Charges: Trafficking in SC Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (August 17, 2020)
Yes. You Have the Right To An Attorney in SC Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (June 17, 2020)
Drug Charges: Possession With Intent to Distribute in SC Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (August 8, 2020)
Drug Charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance in SC Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (August 4, 2020)
Arrested? What can I do to keep this off my record?? Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (June 17, 2020)
Collateral Consequences Of a Criminal Conviction In SC Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (June 17, 2020)
Getting Hurt at Work: 3 Things Your Lawyer Will Want to Know Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (June 17, 2020)
Is that Marijuana I Smell? Or is it Legal Hemp? Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (June 17, 2020)
Arrested? What can I do to keep this off my record? TMWLAWSC.com (March 27, 2020)
Custody and Visitation during Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (March 18, 2020)
Top 3 Things To Do If You Are Being Arrested! TMWLAWSC.com (October 25, 2019)
Conditional Discharges….Expanded! Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (August 20, 2019)
Common Law Marriage in South Carolina – No More Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (August 14, 2019)
Legal Separation in SC: Order for Separate Maintenance & Support Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (March 6, 2021)
Drug Laws in SC: Everything You Need To Know Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog (August 17, 2020)
TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY & EXPEDITED HEARINGS IN FAMILY COURT: WHAT ARE THEY? www.tmwlawsc.com (April 7, 2021)
SUPERVISED VISITATION IN SC: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW www.tmwlawsc.com (September 4, 2021)
What are the Charges for Arson in South Carolina? www.tmwlawsc.com (June 8, 2021)
Can I Move with My Children if I Have Primary Custody in SC? www.tmwlawsc.com (May 9, 2021)
FAQ’S REGARDING DUI CHARGES IN SOUTH CAROLINA www.tmwlawsc.com (January 31, 2023)
SOUTH CAROLINA PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS www.tmwlawsc.com (January 2, 2023)
JUVENILE DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE? www.tmwlawsc.com (December 4, 2022)
HURRICANE AND STORM DAMAGE CLAIM ATTORNEY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, DO YOU NEED ONE? www.tmwlawsc.com (October 10, 2022)
SOUTH CAROLINA TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWSUITS, THINGS TO KNOW! www.tmwlawsc.com (September 17, 2022)
ASSAULT AND BATTERY PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT IN SOUTH CAROLINA www.tmwlawsc.com (August 24, 2022)
SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY, WHEN TO HIRE ONE? www.tmwlawsc.com (August 1, 2022)
ALIMONY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, UNDERSTANDING HOW JUDGES AWARD AND CALCULATE www.tmwlawsc.com (June 28, 2022)
WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A SOUTH CAROLINA INJURY ATTORNEY FOR YOUR CASE www.tmwlawsc.com (June 25, 2022)
SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER, WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE? www.tmwlawsc.com (June 20, 2022)
SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS? www.tmwlawsc.com (June 20, 2022)
COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS VS. CAR ACCIDENTS: WHAT’S DIFFERENT? www.tmwlawsc.com (February 11, 2022)
ORDERS OF PROTECTION IN SC: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW www.tmwlawsc.com (October 16, 2021)
WHAT IS THE LEGAL LIMIT OF ALCOHOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA? www.tmwlawsc.com (February 11, 2022)
WHAT IS THE LEGAL LIMIT OF ALCOHOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA? www.tmwlawsc.com (February 11, 2022)
PETIT LARCENY VS. GRAND LARCENY IN SC: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? www.tmwlawsc.com (July 17, 2021)
WHAT FACTORS MAKE A PARENT UNFIT IN THE EYES OF A SC COURT? www.tmwlawsc.com (August 6, 2021)
GETTING OUT ON BOND IN SC www.tmwlawsc.com (June 8, 2021)
WHAT ARE WHITE COLLAR CRIMES IN SC? CHARGES & PENALTIES www.tmwlawsc.com (August 17, 2021)
DUI FELONY VS. MISDEMEANOR IN SC: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? www.tmwlawsc.com (August 17, 2021)
WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF GETTING CHILD CUSTODY MODIFIED IN SC? www.tmwlawsc.com (August 6, 2021)
RESTRAINING ORDERS IN SC: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW www.tmwlawsc.com (October 16, 2021)
FORGERY LAWS IN SC www.tmwlawsc.com (December 2, 2021)
DIVORCE LAWS IN SC: EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW www.tmwlawsc.com (December 2, 2021)
CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE SC: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW www.tmwlawsc.com (January 14, 2022)
I RECEIVED A COURT SUBPOENA IN SC… NOW WHAT? www.tmwlawsc.com (September 4, 2021)
Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law J.D. (2014) | Juris Doctorate
Year: 2011 - 2014
Speaking Engagements
South Carolina Circuit Court Judicial Law Clerk Seminar, 2016 South Carolina Judicial Confernence, Columbia, SC, South Carolina Judicial Department, Spoke to incoming Circuit Court Law Clerks about their new position as judicial Law Clerks
South Carolina Circuit Court Judicial Law Clerk Seminar, 2016 South Carolina Judicial Confernence, Columbia, SC, South Carolina Judicial Department, Spoke to incoming Circuit Court Law Clerks about their new position as judicial Law Clerks
Certifications
- DOD Secret Clearance: Department of Defense 2006
Websites
Templeton Mims & Ward
112 W. Doty Ave, Suite A, Summerville, SC 29483
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed