John O'Leary
O'Leary Associates, P.A.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.
- 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
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Free Consultation
Free 30 minute initial consultation. -
Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Criminal cases generally carry a flat fee based upon the charge(s) plus costs incurred.
- Florida
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- Michigan
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- South Carolina
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- 4th Circuit
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- 6th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- President/Attorney
- O'Leary Associates, P.A.
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- Offices in Columbia and Edisto Island. Services as Counsel for the South Carolina Troopers' Association
- Legal Coordinator
- Detroit Police Department
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- Director
- South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
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- Staff Attorney & Legal Instructor
- South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
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- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- J.D. (1969) | Law
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- The Citadel
- B.A. (1966) | History
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- Palmetto State Law Enforcement Officers Association
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- N.A.A.C.P.
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- Fraternal Order of Police
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- Urban League
- Member
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- American Corrections Association
- Associate Member
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- Lexington County Law Enforcement Officers' Association
- Member
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- National Sheriffs' Association
- Associate Member
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- South Carolina Sheriffs' Association
- Member
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- National Association of State Directors of Law Enforcement Training
- Board of Directors (4 years), President '86-'87
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- South Carolina Corrections' Association
- Board of Directors '83-'84
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- International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training
- President - 1987
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- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Active Life Member
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- Activities: Chairman, Legal Officers' Section - 1977 Immediate Past Chairman - 1978 Ex Officio - Executive Committee - 1977
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- Gamma Eta Gamma Legal Fraternity
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- Americans for Effective Law Enforcement
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- American Association for Justice
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- South Carolina Association for Justice
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- National District Attorneys Association
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- South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association
- Fourth Vice President 1987
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- South Carolina State Bar
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- Website
- O'Leary Associates, PA
