About James Bernard
James Bernard Huff is a criminal defense attorney based in North Augusta, South Carolina. He has been practicing law since 1984, focusing primarily on DUI and DWI cases. Mr. Huff is the founder of Huff Law Firm, P.C., located at 1417 Georgia Avenue, Suite A, North Augusta, SC 29841. The firm offers comprehensive legal services in criminal defense, particularly in DUI and DWI matters. Mr. Huff earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1984.
Prior to his legal career, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Augusta State University in 1977. His legal experience includes roles as a State Prosecutor, City Prosecutor, and Judicial Law Clerk. Since 1988, he has been in private practice, specializing in criminal defense and DUI/DWI cases. He is admitted to practice in the South Carolina State Bar, the U.S. District Court for South Carolina, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of the United States. Mr.
Huff is a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense and has served as its president. He is also a founding member and past president of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, he has been recognized as one of the top DUI attorneys in South Carolina by The State newspaper. In his professional contributions, Mr. Huff has co-authored several publications on DUI and traffic law, including the "South Carolina DUI Defense Manual" and the "South Carolina Traffic Law Manual." He has spoken at numerous DUI and criminal law seminars and annually trains Magistrate and Municipal judges in DUI and criminal law matters. Mr. Huff's office is located at 1417 Georgia Avenue, Suite A, North Augusta, SC 29841.
He can be contacted by phone at 803-278-2889. As of February 21, 2026, there is no publicly available information indicating that Mr. Huff has passed away. For more detailed information about his practice and professional background, you can visit his profile on the National College for DUI Defense website. Please note that while this information is current as of February 21, 2026, it is advisable to contact Mr. Huff's office directly for the most up-to-date details.
