How much does it cost to hire A. for a child custody case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. A. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does A. offer a free consultation?

A. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check A.'s current terms during booking.

How long do child custody cases in South Carolina typically take?

Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. A. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can A. take my case if I'm outside Columbia?

A. is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — A. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with A.?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. A. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is A. accepting new child custody clients right now?

A.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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A. Bea Hightower, Child Custody Attorney in Columbia, South Carolina

Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI

ShareholderatAiken and Hightower PA

Columbia, SC

Practicing child custody in Columbia since 1989.

37+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Child Custody Criminal Defense DUI/DWI General Probate

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Based in: Columbia, SC
Experience: over 37 years
Known for: Child Custody · Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI

Handles Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI matters from Columbia, SC.
Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

A.'s practice areas in Columbia

A. concentrates on child custody, criminal defense, dui/dwi, general, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case A. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Child Custody cases in Columbia, South Carolina

A. takes child custody matters in Columbia, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Columbia, South Carolina

A. takes criminal defense matters in Columbia, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.

DUI/DWI cases in Columbia, South Carolina

A. takes dui/dwi matters in Columbia, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.

General cases in Columbia, South Carolina

A. takes general matters in Columbia, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.

Probate cases in Columbia, South Carolina

A. takes probate matters in Columbia, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.

Biography

A. Bea Hightower, child custody attorney serving Columbia

A. Bea Hightower is a shareholder based in Columbia, SC. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI. A. has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Aiken and Hightower PA. A. works from Columbia, South Carolina and takes on child custody matters across the region.

A. Bea Hightower is a lawyer practicing guardian ad litem, child custody, probate and 3 other areas of law. A. received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. A. practices at Aiken and Hightower PA in Columbia, SC.

How A. handles child custody matters

The kind of cases A. takes

A. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, criminal defense, and dui/dwi matters in Columbia and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where A. studied and practices

University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 1989
University of South Carolina
B.A. · 1986

Jurisdictions

A.'s state bar admissions

South Carolina
1989 · ACTIVE

A. studied at J.D. in University of South Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of South Carolina.

Law school and academic background

A. completed J.D. in University of South Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of South Carolina. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice A. runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

A.'s professional memberships and bar associations

Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
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Locations

A. Bea Hightower's office in Columbia

A.'s primary office is at 2231 Devine St., Ste. 201, Columbia, SC, 29205. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Aiken and Hightower PA

2231 Devine St., Ste. 201

Columbia, SC 29205

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Hiring guide

How to hire A. Bea Hightower — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with A. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

A. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; A. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Columbia, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for A.

A. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. A. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

A.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about A. Bea Hightower

How much does it cost to hire A. for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. A. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does A. offer a free consultation?
A. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check A.'s current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. A. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can A. take my case if I'm outside Columbia?
A. is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — A. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with A.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. A. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is A. accepting new child custody clients right now?
A.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Child Custody attorneys serving Columbia, Charleston and Greenville in South Carolina

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