The philosophy is that you don't win cases at trial… preparation is the key. We have the resources to prepare properly, in-house and beyond. We use six different investigative firms (depending on the case), forensic experts, psychiatrists, technical experts, whoever is best for the case… Our clients aren't just hiring a lawyer, they're hiring a savvy, dedicated team of people to address their needs.

- Andy Savage
Our full-time professional staff includes:

Donna C. Brantley
donna@savlaw.com

Donna attended East Mississippi Junior College where she obtained a degree in Business Management. She later attended Trident Technical College with concentrated studies in Criminal Justice. After 12 years of experience in the legal field as both a Legal Assistant and Clerk of Court, Donna joined Savage & Savage in July of 1999. Donna works primarily as a legal assistant and paralegal on civil cases.
Crystal M. Proctor
receptionist@savlaw.com

Crystal is a native of James Island, South Carolina. She graduated from James Island High School in 1997. She has extensive legal experience. Prior to joining Savage and Savage P.A., Crystal worked in the Assessor's Office of the Charleston County Courthouse, thereafter with the Charleston County Clerk of Court. Crystal is a legal assistant for administrative, civil and criminal cases.
Kristen K. Nettles
kristen@savlaw.com

Kristen is a native of Walterboro, South Carolina. She graduated from Walterboro High School in 1992 and obtained a B.S. in Psychology, a B.A. in Political Science, and a minor in Criminal Justice from the College of Charleston in 1997. After graduation, Kristen spent one and a half years as a paralegal with the Charleston County Public Defender's Office. Immediately prior to beginning her employment at Savage & Savage, P.A. in 2002, Kristen worked at the Charleston County Sheriff's Office for two years as the Public Defender Liason to the Charleston County Detention Center. Kristen is currenlty utilized as a paralegal on criminal cases.
Cheryl L. Savage
cheryl@savlaw.com

Cheryl is the wife of Andrew Savage and is a native Charlestonian. She attended Converse College and has been with Savage & Savage, P.A. since 1986. Cheryl is responsible for in-court litigation support, as well as, the firm's case management system and all financial transactions and accounts.

April P. Warford
april@savlaw.com

April is a native of James Island, South Carolina. She graduated from James Island High School in 1993. After graduating high school she was employed with Wachovia National Bank. April joined the Savage & Savage team in February of 2003. Immediately prior to her employment with Savage & Savage she served as a Deputy Clerk in the Charleston County Clerk of Court’s Office for 6 and one-half years. April is a legal assistant working primarily on civil cases. 

Jodie L. Almeida
jodie@savlaw.com

Jodie is a fifth generation native Charlestonian. She graduated from Middleton High School in 1992, and then earned a B.A. in English Literature and a minor in Creative Writing from Winthrop University in 1996. In 1999, Jodie became a certified mediator through Charleston County Circuit Court Civil Mediation Training. She later earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence and Certificate in Dispute Resolution from Willamette University College of Law in 2003. Jodie has worked in the legal field since 1998 and is primarily utilized on criminal cases. 

Melisa L. Barbosa
melisa@savlaw.com

Melisa is a Native of Assonet, Massachusetts. Prior to relocating to Charleston in July of 2006, she graduated from Bristol Community College with an Associates degree in Office Administration/Legal and Paralegal Certificate. She worked as a Legal Assistant for a Criminal Defense Attorney specializing in Prison Litigation, thereafter with the Bristol Superior Court Clerk's Office. Melisa works as a paralegal on criminal cases.