Kenneth R. Young Jr. - Sumter, SC
Attorney at Young & Warr, LLC, Attorneys at Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sumter, SC
23 W. Calhoun St. Sumter, SC 29150 - 4268
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Sumter Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense 30%
- Personal Injury 5%
- Family Law 30%
- Real estate 5%
- Probate 20%
- Wills/Trusts &Estates 5%
- Business Disputes 5%
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Overview
Ken Young has been serving the Sumter Community since 1972. Ken is a dedicated General Practitioner. He practices everything from Family Law to Personal Injury. Ken works daily to get the best possible results for his clients.
Work History:
Ken is a Vietnam veteran and former prosecutor. During his time as a prosecutor, he helped prosecute the most infamous serial killer in South Carolina history Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins. After serving as an Assistant Solicitor, he opened his own private practice in the 1980's.
Certifications:
Certified Civil Court Mediator
Certified Family Court Mediator
Certified Arbitrator
Personal Life:
Ken was born and raised in the City of Sumter, where he graduated from Edmunds High School. He is a lifelong member and Former Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Sumter, SC.
Ken is a loving Father, Husband and Grandfather. Ken and his wife have two children and 4 grandchildren.
When he is not making fierce arguments in the courtroom, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren.
Bar Admissions: South Carolina Bar; United States District Court, District of South Carolina, Untied States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Untied States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, The United States Supreme Court.
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1970
College: The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, B.S. in Business Administration, 1967
Education
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Legal Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
Columbia,
South Carolina, 1970
J.D.
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
Columbia,
South Carolina, 1970
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Non Legal Education
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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, 1967
B.S.
Major: Business Administration
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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, 1967
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 1971
Other Affiliations
- Sumter County Bar Association (Member)
- South Carolina Bar Association, 1971 - Present (Member)
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Contact
23 W. Calhoun St.
Sumter, SC 29150 - 4268
Phone: 803-773-4371
Fax: 803-773-4374
Email: Send a message
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https://www.sumterattorney.com/
(Firm Website)
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https://www.facebook.com/Young-Warr-LLC-Attorneys-At-Law--105970234862414
(Firm Facebook)
Hours: Mon - Thu: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Friday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Closed for lunch 12pm-1:30pm and Sat - Sun: Appointment Only
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