Creighton B. Coleman

Creighton is a native of Winnsboro and has lived in Winnsboro all his life. He graduated from The Citadel in 1979 and the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1985. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1985 and to the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 1993.

Creighton was formerly a Fifth Judicial Circuit Prosecutor, 1985-90; Sixth Circuit Prosecutor, 1990-92; and Com. of Disciplinary Procedures, S.C. Bar, 1992-95. Creighton was a member of the Vestry at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1997-99; Chairman of the Fairfield County Democratic Party, 1998; and served on the Public Defenders Board for Chester and Fairfield Counties. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008 and was elected to the South Carolina Senate in 2008 and is serving on the Judiciary Committee. Creighton also serves as the Town of Winnsboro Attorney.

Creighton practices in the following areas of law: general practice, civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury, accidents, motor vehicle accidents, traffic violations, real estate, probate, Social Security, family law, and workers' compensation.

Creighton and his wife, Marion, have three children: Creighton Buchanan, Jr., Chandler McNair, and Marion Walker. Creighton enjoys hunting and spending time with his family.