Sheila Mims graduated from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 1998, and since has pursued her passion representing individuals and their needs in the courtroom. She has been a trial attorney for over 25 years both prosecuting and defending clients in circuit and magistrate court. She began her practice in the Richland County Public Defender’s office representing clients in all criminal matters. She has also served as an Assistant Solicitor in both Richland and Dorchester Counties before entering private practice. Sheila brings extensive experience in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. She is one of the founding partners in Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC.
- Pacific Lutheran University, 1994
- Gonzaga University School of Law, 1998
- South Carolina Bar Admission, 1998
- Assistant Public Defender, Richland County
- Assistant Solicitor, Richland County
- Assistant Solicitor, Dorchester County
- South Carolina Bar Association
- Dorchester County Bar Association
- Charleston County Bar Association