Demi L. Messer - Greenville, SC
Attorney at Eppes & Plumblee, P.A.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Greenville, SC
1225 S. Church Street Greenville, SC 29605
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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7
Years
Experience
Greenville Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 07/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Murder
- Sex Related Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Related Crimes
- Property Crime
- DUI
- Violation of Probation/Parole
- Traffic Violations
- United States District Court
- General Sessions Court
- Magistrate / Municipal Court
- Juvenile/Criminal Family Court
- Sex Offender Registry Removal
- Restraining Order Hearings
- Last Will and Testament
- Power of Attorney
Attorney Information
Overview
Demi Messer joined Eppes & Plumblee, P.A. in April of 2022. She was born and raised in Woodruff, South Carolina. She is the first in her family to graduate college with a bachelor’s degree and is a first-generation lawyer. Demi started her career in law as an attorney with the 13th Circuit Public Defender, where she hit the ground running, practicing criminal law and representing hundreds of indigent clients.
An Aggressive Advocate
Throughout her career, Demi has primarily focused on criminal law and has represented many individuals charged in multiple levels of criminal court. She has expanded her practice to advocating for clients in Civil Rights claims. She excels at negotiations and at trial using her determination and a passionate approach to each case. While advocating for her clients, Demi has been described as “professionally aggressive” and generously referred to as a “pit bull in a skirt.” She loves the practice of law and defending her clients’ interests and rights. Demi firmly believes that individuals in need of legal services deserve the representation of someone who is understanding of their perspective, and someone who will aggressively advocate for justice for each client. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and advocate for individuals in need of legal services.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2025 - 2026
- Best of SC for Criminal Defense, 2025
- NACDA Top Ten Under 40, 2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Demi L. Messer
Included on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law,
Highland Heights,
Kentucky, 2019
Juris Doctor
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Trial Advocacy Competition Team Advocate
Honors: Recipient of the Dunn-Gilday Outstanding Competition
Honors: Team Member of the Year Award
Honors: Recipient of the John W. Peck Trial Advocacy Award
Non Legal Education
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University of South Carolina (USC Upstate),
Spartanburg,
South Carolina, 2016
B.S.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Gamma Beta Phi (National Honor and Service Organization member)
Honors: President of Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society)
Major: Criminal Justice
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 2019
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 2022
Other Affiliations
- South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
- South Carolina Association for Justice
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Contact
1225 S. Church Street
Greenville, SC 29605
Phone Number: 864-326-5851
Fax Number: 864-235-4600
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM | Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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