Eleanor Cleary, Esq., Appellate Attorney in Columbia, South Carolina

Eleanor concentrates on appellate, criminal defense, drug crimes, dui/dwi, and expungement. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eleanor handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Criminal Defense

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• Drug Crimes

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• DUI/DWI

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• Expungement

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• Probation

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• Sex Crimes

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Eleanor's primary office is at 1116 Blanding Street, Suite 2B, Columbia, SC, 29201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eleanor usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Eleanor discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Eleanor for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eleanor walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Eleanor offer a free consultation?

  Eleanor charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eleanor's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Eleanor's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in South Carolina typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eleanor gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Eleanor take my case if I'm outside Columbia?

  Eleanor is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eleanor will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Eleanor?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eleanor will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Eleanor accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Eleanor's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.