Steve Wayne Sumner

Sumner & Todd, LLC

10+ Years of Experience

Steve graduated from the USC School of Law in 1992. As a student, he was named to the “Order of the Wig and Robe” for superior academic achievement. Additionally, Steve was part of the Mock Trial Competition winning team at USC, which represented USC in the Southeastern regional of the national competition.

Steve served as a state court prosecutor from 1992 to 1994. His primary case load consisted of prosecuting DUI, Felony DUI, Reckless Homicide and Traffic offenses.

In 1995, Steve opened his own practice as a criminal defense attorney, with a special focus on defending clients accused of DUI, Felony DUI, all driving offenses and drug cases.

Steve currently represents clients in over 25 courts in Upstate South Carolina. These courts include Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens and Laurens counties; as well as the city/municipal courts of Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Greer, Fountain Inn, Easley, Clemson, Central, and Laurens.

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
South Carolina
Since 1992
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Languages

  • English

Attorney to Assistant Investigator Disciplinary Counsel
South Carolina Supreme Court
2003 –

Current

Defense Attorney
Upstate DUI
1995 –

Current

State DUI Prosecutor
State of South Carolina
1992 –

1995

University of South Carolina

1992

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Best Lawyers in America – DUI Defense
Best Lawyers in American
2017
DUI Defense
South Carolina Super Lawyers
2016
AV Rating – Judicial Edition
Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Attorneys in America – Lifetime Charter Member
Rue Ratings
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2016

Best Lawyers in America – DUI Defense
Best Lawyers in America
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2015
AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top Attorneys in SC
Columbia Living Magazine
2014
Applause Award
Better Business Bureau
2014
Top Attorneys in SC
Columbia Living Magazine
2013
Customer Service “Integrity Award”
Better Business Bureau
2012
10.0 out of 10.0
Avvo
2012
The A List
TALK Magazine
2012
AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2011

National College for DUI Defense

Member
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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American Bar Association – Criminal Justice Section

Member
Current
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South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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South Carolina State Bar

Member
1992 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Upstate DUI
Blog
DUI Blog

112 Manly Street
Greenville, SC 29601
US
Telephone: (864) 235-3834