Founder 1938-2008

Reese I. Joye

North Charleston, SC

40+ Years Experience

About Reese

Reese I. Joye founded Joye Law Firm in 1968 with a mission to help people during difficult times. A tenacious litigator, he focused on individual rights, trying hundreds of cases and authoring legal books. He was instrumental in drafting South Carolina's DUI law and was a leader in the legal community, including being a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense and founding president of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He passed away in 2008.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

University of South Carolina

Law degree

University of South Carolina

Awards & Recognition

Recognized by the SC Senate

Professional Associations

National College for DUI DefenseSouth Carolina Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCharleston County Public Defender’s OfficeAviation Section of the Trial Lawyers of AmericaCriminal Defense Section of the Trial Lawyers of America