Brooks v. South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense

GEATHERS, J.:

Appellant Charles Brooks challenges the circuit court’s order disqualifying Irma Brooks—Appellant’s wife and law partner—from representing him and disqualifying Appellant from representing himself pursuant to Rule 3.7 of the South Car*322olina Rules of Professional Conduct. We affirm in part, reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant and his wife are attorneys and practice out of Appellant’s law office. A substantial portion of Appellant’s practice has been devoted to representing indigent clients in criminal cases, post-conviction relief actions,…