Lawyer Overview

Ms. Sampson joined the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC in May 2008. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of criminal law and civil litigation.

Ms. Sampson earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1995, and graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998. After completing law school, Ms. Sampson worked for the Richland County Public Defender's office where she rose to the position of Deputy Chief. Ms. Sampson has handled hundreds of major and minor felony cases, including some death penalty cases. Following her time with the Public Defender's Office, Ms. Sampson joined the private practice of Duff, White & Turner, LLC, representing school districts in civil and employment litigation. While an associate with the firm, Ms. Sampson drafted various legal documents to include, pleadings, discovery requests, legal memoranda, and trial briefs.

Ms. Sampson has taught courses on evidence, criminal trial courts, race and the criminal justice system, and constitutional law as an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina, and South University both located in Columbia, South Carolina.   

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• Drugs and Narcotics
• DUI-DWI-DUS
• Serious Civil Litigation

West Practice Categories

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Education Law, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Premises Liability -- Defense, Slip and Fall -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff

Bar Admissions

• South Carolina, 1998
• U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 2006

Professional Associations and Memberships

• South Carolina Bar Association (Member)
• Richland County Bar Association (Member)

Classes and Seminars

• Adjunct Professor, University of South Carolina
• Adjunct Professor, South University
• Speaker - "It's All a Game - Top Trial Lawyers Tackle Evidence," Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• Junior Faculty Member, William "Bill" W. Daniel Trial Advocacy Program, Athens, Georgia

Past Employment Positions

• Duff, White & Turner, LLC, Associate Attorney, 2006 - 2008
• Richland County Public Defender's Office, Deputy Chief, 2005 - 2006
• Richland County Public Defender's Office, Assistant Public Defender, 1999 - 2005

Education

• University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina, 1998
  Juris Doctor
  Honors: Products Liability Moot Court Team
• Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1995
  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Psychology

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

201 West Main Street
Suite B
Lexington, SC 29072-2665

Phones

(803) 359-7996

Faxes

(803) 951-4619

Emails

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Websites

http://www.palmettofamilylaw.com