Court of Appeals of South Carolina
The Court of Appeals of South Carolina is an intermediate appellate court in South Carolina, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Supreme Court of South Carolina. Its judges are chosen by election by the state legislature, the same method South Carolina uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| James E. Lockemy | 1989 |
| Thomas E. Huff | 1996 |
| Paula H. Thomas | 1996 |
| Paul E. Short Jr. | 2004 |
| John D. Geathers | 2008 |
| Aphrodite K. Konduros | 2008 |
| John C. Few | 2010 |
| Stephanie Pendarvis McDonald | 2014 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Daniel F. Pieper | 2007–2014 |
| Donald W. Beatty | 2003–2007 |
| John W. Kittredge | 2003–2008 |
| Kaye G. Hearn | 1995–2009 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Court of Appeals of South Carolina are elected by the state legislature to 10-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).