
Ryan D Templeton
Lawyer in Summerville, SC
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.
- 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
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
I accept contingent fees on personal injury cases only
- South Carolina
- South Carolina Bar
- ID Number: 101877
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Part-Time Magistrate
- Dorchester County
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- Partner
- Templeton Mims & Ward
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- Assistant Solicitor
- 1st Circuit Solicitor's Office
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- Law Clerk
- South Carolina Judicial Department
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- University of South Carolina School of Law
- J.D. (2014) | Juris Doctorate
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- South Carolina Bar  # 101877
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- South Carolina Bar  # 101877
- Member
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- Legal Separation in SC: Order for Separate Maintenance & Support
- Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog
- Annulment in SC: How it Works
- Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog
- Alimony in SC: Everything You Need to Know
- Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog
- Discover The 5 Grounds for Divorce in SC
- Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog
- Top 10 Questions About Child Support in SC
- Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC Blog
- 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
- DOD Secret Clearance
- Department of Defense
- Blog
- Templeton Mims & Ward
- Q. If someone has already done time for shoplifting enhanced and 3 years later, charged with the same thing will go to pris
- A: There is no absolute answer to this question but this charge carries up to 10 years in state prison. It is important to discuss your case with an experienced criminal defense attorney that can break down the particulars of your case.
- Q. Is there a statue of limitations on financial identity theft in SC?
- A: There is no statute of limitation on a criminal charge of Financial Identity Theft, but there is a statute of limitations for a civil cause of action.
- Q. What are fines and penalties for 56-5-2120 in South Carolina?
- A: For most traffic offenses if the penalty is not provided for in that particular section you go to the general penalty section of Title 65 Chapter 5 which provides a $100 fine or up to 30 days in jail. This is the fine prior to assessments and court costs. I have attached the general penalty statute below. SECTION 56-5-6190. General penalty for violations of chapter. It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter unless such violation is by this chapter or other law of this State declared to be a felony. Every person convicted of a misdemeanor for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter for which another penalty is not provided shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days.