Heather von Herrmann
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A 1991 honors graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1994, Heather von Herrmann was admitted to the SC Bar in 1994 and has since succesfully practiced in the areas of both criminal and family law.
She served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Steven H. John and was previously employed as a Senior Assistant Solicitor in Horry County where she focused primarily on high level criminal cases.
Mrs. von Herrmann is also highly experienced in trying drug related and DUI cases and, having conducted training and taught numerous law enforcement seminars on these, possesses extensive knowledge of both.
Mrs. von Herrmann now boasts 28 years of experience in Family law, and her primary focus is on complex family court cases. Her background in high-profile divorce and child custody cases contributes to her successful resolution rates.
She is also certified as a Family Court Mediator and is committed to securing the best outcome for her clients in all aspects of representation.
Areas of Practice
Divorce Law
Child Support and Custody
Family Court Mediation
Prenuptial Agreements
Child Custody
Criminal Law
Adoption
Bar Admission
South Carolina, 1994
U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit, 1996
Classes and Seminars
Cool Tips from the Hottest Family Court Lawyers, April 2001
Annual Training, Myrtle Beach Police Department
Annual Training, Horry County Police Department
Multi Jurisdictional Law Enforcement Training Seminars, 2007-09
Pro Bono Activities
Boykin Spaniel Society
Boykin Spaniel Rescue
Horry County Sheriff’s Association
Will Andrew Memorial Foundation
Colin’s Kids
Conway Medical Center Foundation
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, SC
– 1994 Juris Doctor – With Honors: Order of the Barrister, American Jurisprudence Award University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
– 1991 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology: With Honors: Dean’s List
Professional Associations and Memberships
South Carolina Bar Association, 1994-Present
Past Employment Positions
15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Senior Assistant Solicitor, 2002-2013
Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable Steven H. John, 2001-2002
King Vernon, P.A., Associate Attorney, 1999-2001
Heather L. Smith, P.A., Attorney, 1994-1999
Heather von Herrmann
“If you do not design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”
