Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis

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The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis, LLC

Experience: 5 years

Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Appeals & Appellate and Family Law

South Carolina and Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina

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Jonathan Lewis graduated from Norwich University, the Military College of Vermont, with a Bachelors Degree in 2011. He returned to Norwich University in 2013, where he graduated in 2015 with his Masters in International Affairs, During this time he lectured upon, and focused in, International Extremism / Terrorism. He has spent over ten years in emergency medicine and Fire/Rescue as a Firefighter/Medic in Vermont, Virginia, and for the Department of Defense at various postings in the Middle East.

In 2015 Jonathan decided to pursue the practice of law, and attended the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he graduated in Spring 2018. While there he was elected to the Honor Council for all three years, on which he also served as as officer. Additionally, he was one of a handful of students to try-out for, and be accepted on, both the Mock Trial and Moot Court Bars. On the Moot Court Bar Mr. Lewis appeared in multiple competitions, eventually appearing before the Judges of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and the Justices of the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Jonathan has previously worked on both sides of the criminal bar, as both a prosecutor and now as a Defense Attorney. As a former Special Assistant Solicitor in the Fifth Judicial Circuit he was assigned to prosecute Drug Crimes and Violent Crimes, and now uses those experiences to help those accused of drug and other criminal offenses by the State. He is dedicated to passionate, zealous, ethical, and professional representation for all of his clients. No matter the crime or circumstances, he will fight to protect your rights and freedom using his experiences as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.

Mr. Lewis is admitted to practice in all South Carolina State Courts and Tribunals, the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina, and has admission pending to the Tennessee Bar.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

South Carolina

South Carolina Bar
ID Number: 103847
Since 2019

Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina

ID Number: 13079
Since 2019

Professional Experience

2019 - Current

The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis, LLC

Principal Attorney

2019 - 2020

Richland County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children)

Staff Attorney

2019 - 2019

Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office

Special Assistant Solicitor

Contracted, Special Assistant Solicitor assigned to prosecute drug crimes, DUIs, and violent crimes.

2017 - 2018

Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office

Senior Law Clerk

2016 - 2018

South Carolina Attorney General's Office

Law Clerk - Criminal Appeals

Education

2015 - 2018

University of South Carolina - Columbia

J.D. (2018) | Law

2013 - 2015

Norwich University

M.A. (2015) | International Affairs, with a Concentration in Terrorism and Extremism.

2007 - 2011

Norwich University

B.A. (2011) | War and Peace Studies

Activities: Corps of Cadets Navy ROTC, Marine Corps Option

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The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis, LLC 4840 Forest Drive No. 6889 Columbia SC 29204 Telephone: (434) 409-7743

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Experience: 5 years

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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English: Spoken, Written

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