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Amanda Haselden graduated from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), where she earned bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and French. She received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Charleston School of Law. Mrs. Haselden was admitted to the South Carolina Bar and began her career in the Solicitor’s Office for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, serving under the Honorable Solicitor Isaac McDuffie Stone. She was one of the original members of the Solicitor’s Career Criminal Unit, and she prosecuted violent crimes throughout the entire Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. She continues her work in the Court of General Sessions by representing individuals charged with crimes ranging from traffic offenses to major felonies. Additionally, she has an extensive family law practice and handles divorce cases, custody disputes and relocation matters on a daily basis.. Mrs. Haselden is a member of the American Bar Association, the South Carolina Bar (Criminal and Family Law Sections), the Charleston County Bar Association, the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the South Carolina Women Lawyer’s Association.. Mrs. Haselden is married to a local attorney and they have one son. They are members of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church.

Welcome to the Law Offices of Eric S. Durand, Esquire, L.L.C..  I am a sole practitioner operating out of North Charleston, South Carolina as well as a lifelong resident of the low country, residing in Summerville for the better part of the last 25 years.  When I opened my firm I did so with the goal of providing client centered legal services placing great emphasis on customer service, results, and meaningful interactions with each of my clients.. Whether you are contemplating divorce, have recently been charged with a crime, need a Last Will and Testament, or have been injured in a car accident, this firm can assist you in achieving your goals and, just as importantly, give you an honest evaluation if your goals are attainable given the circumstances of your case and the resources available.. Moreover, you want an attorney who is reasonably accessible.  If you are tired of automated phone systems and fighting your way through levels of secretaries, paralegals and junior associates to get your questions answered, call Eric Durand at or email at. Attorney Durand is conveniently located on North Rhett Avenue (click for map) in North Charleston  within 30 minutes of the Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston County Courthouses and only seconds away from I-526 and I-26. Colleton and Orangeburg Counties are also served by special request.. If you have a legal problem do not simply wait and hope it goes away.    Call the Law Offices of Eric S. Durand.

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Annabelle Robertson is an attorney, author & former award-winning journalist.. Born in Fayetteville, N.C., she graduated from high school in Raleigh then joined her parents in Switzerland, where she completed a French Baccalaureate in Philosophy and a 4-year degree from the University of Geneva School of Law. After her thesis, she interned at the United Nations in Geneva and joined Bank of America as corporate counsel, followed by Adia International, a Swiss multinational with 150+ companies in 38 countries, including Manpower USA.. In 1997, Annabelle completed a Master of Divinity in outreach & community development in Vancouver, Canada. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and volunteered for a homeless shelter, doing racial reconciliation & outreach while working full-time as a paralegal, to support her spouse. As a USAF chaplain's wife, she then accompanied him on military assignments. She worked as a freelance journalist and published her first book in 2006.. In 2008, Annabelle moved to South Carolina with her daughters, ages 2 and 5, where she wrote a front-page column for The Sumter Item, edited IRIS Magazine and became managing editor of The Clarendon Sun. She completed a LLM and was licensed to practice law in California. To stay in South Carolina, however, Annabelle had to complete a JD--which she did, as a single mom, full time at the University of South Carolina School of Law, while also running a long-distance law firm and litigating post-divorce family matters against her ex. During her studies, she became a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem and received both the prestigious CALI Award and the John O. McDougall Award for excellence in Family Law.. In 2018, Annabelle ran for Congress. In her progressive bid to unseat Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), she beat two male opponents and won the Democratic primary with 42% of the vote, but lost the mandatory runoff (to the second-place finisher) by just 714 votes. He lost the general election--easily handing Rep. Wilson his 10th consecutive term in Congress.. Annabelle officially opened her South Carolina practice in June. Her former campaign slogan--"Fighting for Working Families"--as the motto of her new law firm.

John was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2003. He graduated from law school at the Charleston School of Law in 2007.. After graduating from law school, John went to work in a private practice. John spent the first five years of his legal career handling litigation in family, criminal, and personal injury matters.  In 2012, John joined this firm where his practice is devoted to family law, criminal law (which includes DUI’s), and injury cases. He is proud to be a resident of Spartanburg and is grateful to be a part of the Spartanburg legal community.. John attends church at the Episcopal Church of the Advent. Since 2011 John has served on the board of directors for Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg which is a charitable, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote dental care through outreach, education, and free screenings for all children throughout the Spartanburg community, with a focus on the less fortunate.. John has worked over the years to help people when they need legal services. John cares for his clients and tries to give each one the dedicated representation they deserve.

With a distinguished background as a former Assistant State’s Attorney for six years in Lake County, Illinois, Alan Lenczycki brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the criminal justice system to every case he handles. He served as the Senior Assistant State’s Attorney in Lake County’s dedicated domestic violence courtroom for over two years. Alan has successfully managed extensive domestic violence cases, including securing orders of protection and no-contact or stalking orders to safeguard victims. As a prosecutor with the Gang Task Force, he also provided legal education to the Lake County Gang Enforcement Unit on effective gang prosecutions. Alan has extensive experience and success representing clients in hundreds of traffic and DUI cases, advocating for fair outcomes while providing aggressive defense. With a proven track record of litigating over 100 trials, Alan is committed to delivering skilled, results-driven representation for those facing criminal charges.. Alan leverages his extensive litigation experience to provide his family law clients with diligent and effective representation, ensuring their rights and best interests are fully protected. He prioritizes the unique needs and goals of each client, working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes in even the most complex divorce, child custody, and other family law matters. Alan's expertise extends beyond traditional family law representation. As a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem in Lake County, he serves as the voice for children navigating the complexities of divorce. In this critical role, he acts as the 'eyes and ears of the court,' ensuring the best interests of the child are paramount. He is known for his compassionate and results-oriented approach, Alan is a top-rated attorney in Lake County and McHenry County divorces, providing unwavering support and guidance throughout the legal process.. Alan has volunteered giving free legal advice at A Safe Place Women’s and Children’s center in Zion, and various library programs around the county. A longtime Lake County resident, he was formerly on the Board of Directors of the Exchange Club of Grayslake and is the former co-president of the Lake County Bar Association’s Young and New Lawyer’s Committee, where he provided education and training to other attorneys in criminal law. He is an active volunteer at Libertyville High School where he has acted as a mentor to students and assisted with the Parent Cats organization to raise money for scholarships, grants and school improvement. Alan has also been active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts with his three sons. He is a proud parish member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville. Alan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago.

I embrace my role as more than just your attorney, but rather a guide for you in the domestic relations legal system. Whether the issue is simply a divorce, parenting issues, child support, spousal support, or understanding how a family business gets factored into a dissolution situation, going through the legal system is oftentimes one of the more difficult parts of your life.. I believe my job is not only to advocate on your behalf and fight in Court when necessary, but to assist you in weighing options, encourage communications when possible, and ensure that your best interest are being considered whether that be going to trial or working through a peaceable resolution. I believe that trial is always an option, but not necessarily the only option. I find my job, my role within the legal profession, to be profoundly rewarding in aiding people through such a troubling time in which I have unique experience and insight.. I have handled highly contested custody cases, high net worth cases, cases involving family businesses, and all other varieties of family situations.  I represent litigants in domestic violence situations, obtaining and defending against orders of protection.  I am a friend to the LGBTQ community and supportive of all versions of family dynamics that require legal services in the domestic relations legal system.. I am certified to serve as a mediator and also have had training in the collaborative practice. I am also experienced in the areas of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. I have been published in the ISBA Family law newsletter and the Illinois Bar Journal on a variety of subjects relevant to litigants and practitioners in the domestic relations field. I have tried and settled cases in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties.

graduate of the University of Illinois - BS 1989. graduate of Loyola University of Chicago School of Law - JD 1992. Worked in the Edgar County State's Attorney's Office from 1992 to 1997.  Worked in the Lake County State's Attorney's Office from 1997 to 2007.  Went into private practice focusing in family law, criminal defense, juvenile and appellate law in 1997.  Joined the firm of Noonan, Perillo & Polenzani in 1997.  Became partner in the firm Fox, Lunardi, Zeit & Polenzani in 2013.  As a partner I continue to focus in the areas of family, criminal defense, juvenile and appellate law.. I have been married to my Husband since 1992.  We have two beautiful daughters and two wonderful son-in-laws.