Annie Andrews Named South Carolina’s Juvenile Public Defender of the Year for 2019

Annie Andrews was named South Carolina's Juvenile Public Defender of the Year for 2019 by the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense.

The award is given to just one public defender in the entire state each year, making it one of the most selective recognitions available to attorneys practicing in indigent defense. It honors a public defender whose work on behalf of juvenile clients reflects an exceptional level of skill, dedication, and advocacy.

Annie was nominated for the award by her mentor, Megan Ehrlich, who now serves as Chief Public Defender for Charleston County. The nomination recognized Annie’s work representing juvenile clients during her time at the Charleston County Public Defender’s Office, where she built the trial experience that continues to shape her practice today.

Annie was also recognized around this same time as:
  • “Star of the Quarter” by the South Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, 2019
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Annie brings substantial trial experience to her practice, which has focused primarily on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases for half of her career.
Her litigation foundation was built at the Charleston County Public Defender’s Office, where she tried dozens of cases to verdict, developing the courtroom skills she now brings to complex civil matters. She later concentrated her practice exclusively in these areas at a mid-sized firm before founding Annie Andrews Law, where she is dedicated to helping families seek justice after life-altering circumstances.