John J. Stathakis
John J. Stathakis grew up in Anderson, South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in 1981 from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia and his law degree in 1985 from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.
Admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1985, John has concentrated his 30+ years in the practice of law on helping people in need. The focus of his practice is criminal defense work along with Family Court litigation, as well as utilizing his knowledge and experience in the area of real estate. He is admitted to practice both in state and federal courts in South Carolina.
Education
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama - J.D. 1985
Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia - B.A. 1981
Areas of Practice
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Over 20 years experience Anderson County Public Defender's Office
Certified Guardian ad Litem in Family Court litigation
Licensed Realtor
Associate Member Western Upstate Carolina Association of Realtors
Bar Admission
In addition to representing his clients, John has dedicated many volunteer hours to worthwhile causes and organizations in Anderson. These include:
Through the years John has volunteered as coach to TL Hanna and Montessori School of Anderson mock trial teams, as well as coaching Little League soccer and basketball.
John and his wife have three sons.
John J. Stathakis grew up in Anderson, South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in 1981 from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia and his law degree in 1985 from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.
Admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1985, John has concentrated his 30+ years in the practice of law on helping people in need. The focus of his practice is criminal defense work along with Family Court litigation, as well as utilizing his knowledge and experience in the area of real estate. He is admitted to practice both in state and federal courts in South Carolina.
Education
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama - J.D. 1985
Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia - B.A. 1981
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Juvenile Court Defense
- Personal Injury
- Family Court Litigation
- Real Estate Closings and Contracts
- Estate and Probate Matters
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Over 20 years experience Anderson County Public Defender's Office
Certified Guardian ad Litem in Family Court litigation
Licensed Realtor
Associate Member Western Upstate Carolina Association of Realtors
Bar Admission
- South Carolina, 1985
- US District Court, District of South Carolina, 1986
In addition to representing his clients, John has dedicated many volunteer hours to worthwhile causes and organizations in Anderson. These include:
- Chairman, City of Anderson Board of Architectural Review
- Past member of Western Carolina Legal Services Board of Directors
- Past member of South Carolina Association for Justice PAC Board of Trustees
- Past member of Anderson Interfaith Ministries Board of Directors
- Past President of Anderson County Heart Association
- Past Chairman of Montessori School of Anderson Board of Trustees
- Past member of Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium Board of Directors
- Past member of Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium Endowment Board of Trustees
- Past President of Electric City Playhouse Board of Directors
Through the years John has volunteered as coach to TL Hanna and Montessori School of Anderson mock trial teams, as well as coaching Little League soccer and basketball.
John and his wife have three sons.