Leslie Sarji

Leslie Sarji is an attorney and the founder of Sarji Law Firm, LLC in Charleston, South Carolina. She focuses primarily on family court matters while continuing to handle criminal defense and appellate cases. Her family practice includes divorce, custody, child support modifications, rules to show cause, and other contested domestic matters. Her criminal work includes juvenile cases, misdemeanors, felonies, post-conviction relief, federal criminal defense, and appeals.

Sarji earned a B.A. in History from the College of Charleston and later graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, she served on the Moot Court Bar, participated in the ABA Appellate Advocacy Competition, and held a student leadership role in moot court administration. She further participated in the Environmental Law Journal and Phi Delta Phi. This training supported her later concentration in trial and appellate advocacy.

Sarji began her career at the Public Defender’s Office, first defending juveniles in Family Court and later representing adults in General Sessions Court. She participated in many jury trials as first and second chair, handling matters ranging from magistrate court tickets to murder charges. She later managed a plaintiff-focused law firm office where her practice included Social Security Disability, civil litigation, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense before opening her firm.

Leslie Sarji is admitted in South Carolina state court, the US District Court, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her background combines criminal trials, civil litigation, family law, and appellate work. She has completed intensive criminal and civil trial advocacy training and continues to represent clients in contested court matters. Her practice reflects a litigation-centered career with particular focus on family disputes, criminal defense, juvenile cases, post-conviction matters, and appeals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sarji Law Firm, LLC
• Member, South Carolina Bar

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• University of South Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• College of Charleston
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

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