J. Scott Bischoff, II

J. Scott Bischoff, II is a criminal defense attorney at Adams & Bischoff, P.C. in Charleston, South Carolina. He represents clients in criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors and DUI cases to serious felony charges. His practice background includes criminal law, professional licensing matters, and personal injury work. He brings substantial courtroom experience from years spent defending people facing difficult accusations and navigating South Carolina’s criminal justice system.

Bischoff earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Charleston School of Law. During law school, he served on the Moot Court Board and won the Founders’ Upperclass Moot Court Competition. He graduated with Pro Bono Service distinction. His academic and advocacy training prepared him for litigation, legal analysis, and the client-centered defense work that defines his current practice.

Bischoff began his legal career with the Office of the First Circuit Public Defender, representing indigent clients in Dorchester County. He handled hundreds of criminal cases and served as lead or assistant counsel in trials involving misdemeanors, DUIs, and serious felonies. He later joined Savage Law Firm, where he continued criminal defense work and handled professional licensing and personal injury matters before forming his current practice with Chris Adams.

J. Scott Bischoff, II has received recognition for criminal defense work, professional service, and community involvement. He got an AV Preeminent rating, South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars selections, and the South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year award. He belongs to several criminal defense and bar organizations and has supported Special Olympics and homelessness-related service efforts. His practice remains grounded in courtroom preparation, advocacy, and direct client representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Adams & Bischoff, P.C.
• Member, South Carolina Bar
• Secretary, James L. Petigru Chapter of the American Inns of Court (2015-2017)
• Co-founder, Bowling Buddies (SC Bar YLD event)
• Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Charleston County Bar Association
• Member, Charleston Homeless Court Implementation Committee
• Member, Charleston School of Law Alumni Association (2013-2016)
• Co-Coordinator, Special Olympics Committee, South Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (2016-2017)
• Member, National College of DUI Defense
• Member, South Carolina Special Olympics Board of Directors (2017-Present)

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• Charleston School of Law
  Law degree
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Undergraduate Biology degree

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