- Rita W. Brown
- Derrick Dash
- Samuel A. Daily
- Peggy D. Doremus
- Jacob Gillens, Sr.
- John Cecil Moore, Jr.
- Richard Murray
- Willie Robinson, Jr.
- Donald R. West
- Meree D. Williamson
Judge Rita W. Brown was first appointed magistrate for Orangeburg County in 1986. Judge Brown has been a member of the South Carolina Summary Court Administration for 25 years. She served as Chief Magistrate of Orangeburg County from 1992 until 1999. Judge Brown co-chaired the SCSCAJ Legislative Committee for four years. She served as the SCSCJA treasurer for ten years. This committee was instrumental in the passing of the Magistrate’s pay-bill. She has served as the past chair of SCSCJA Education Committee. She is a member of the American Judges Association. She is a National Judicial College faculty member and has completed a two year course sponsored by State Justice Institute for Non-Attorney Judges. She was appointed by Chief Justice Harwell in 1992 to serve as a member of the Magistrate’s Certification Board. She was appointed by Chief Justice Toal to serve as the Chief Magistrate of Allendale County from 2006 to 2009.Judge Brown has worked to create a debt set off program for the Orangeburg County Magistrate court system. Judge Brown was born in Orangeburg County and resides in Springfield with her husband of 49 years, Charles Ray Brown. They have three children and six grandchildren. She is the business partner in the family Agri-business.
< Back to Top >Judge Derrick Dash has served as a magistrate for Orangeburg County for since 1997. He currently serves Associate Chief Magistrate. Judge Dash is supervisor of Central Traffic Court and Preliminary Hearing Court. He was born and raised in Orangeburg County. He is a resident of Elloree and received his degree from Benedict College. He was previously employed as an educator for Orangeburg County School District #3. He attends Andrew Chapel Baptist Church and is a member of Olive Grove Masonic Lodge #477. He professionally affiliated with The South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association, the National Judge’s Association, and SCEA, and NEA. He enjoys basketball, football, and his grandkids.
< Back to Top >Judge Daily was first appointed magistrate for Orangeburg County in 1993. He served as Chief Magistrate from July 2007 until June 2010. He served as Associate Chief Magistrate from July 2010 until December 2010.Judge Daily is the supervisor of the Eastern Region Magistrate Office. He is a graduate of Roberts High School, Holly Hill, SC; American Association of Industrial Management, Dedham, Mass.; National Judicial College, Special Jurisdiction, Reno, Nevada; and South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina. He is member of American Judges Association, National Judges Association, South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association and New Galilee Christian Church DOC, Holly Hill, South Carolina, where he serves as Elder of the Church. Judge Daily was born in St. George, and reared in Holly Hill, where he currently resides with his wife, Lue G. Daily of 38 years. They have four children and thirteen grandchildren.
< Back to Top >The Honorable Peggy D. Doremus
Judge Peggy Doremus was first appointed a magistrate for Orangeburg County in 1991. She serves in the Central Region office as supervisor of Bond Court and associate supervisor of the Central Region office.
< Back to Top >The Honorable Jacob Gillens, Sr.
Judge Jacob Gillens, Sr. was first appointed a magistrate for Orangeburg County in 1985. He was born and currently resides in Eutawville. He serves as an Eastern Region Magistrate. He was formerly employed as an education specialist for Orangeburg County Consolidated School District Five. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, NEA, SCEA, NBA, National Judges Association, and the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association. He is a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church and enjoys golf, fishing, and exercising. He is married to Carolyn Gillens. They have six children, Corin, Lana, Jacob Jr., Bradford, Kioniona, and John.
< Back to Top >The Honorable John Cecil Moore, Jr.
Judge John Cecil Moore, Jr. was first appointed a magistrate for Orangeburg County in 1992. He served as Associate Chief Magistrate from July 2007 until June 2010. He was appointed by Chief Justice Toal to serve as Chief Magistrate in July 2010 and is currently serving in that position. He is the supervisor of the Western Region Magistrate Office. He was born in Cameron, South Carolina and currently resides in North. Judge Moore was previously employed by the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
< Back to Top >Judge Richard Murray was first appointed magistrate for Orangeburg County in 1993. He serves as a the supervisor of the Central Region Magistrate Office. He resides in Branchville and also currently serves as the municipal judge for the town of Branchville. He worked at Applied Engineering before his appointment. He is a member of A.F.A.M. PHA and the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association. Judge Murray is a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church. He enjoys fishing, is married, and has four children.
< Back to Top >The Honorable Willie Robinson, Jr.
Judge Willie Robinson was born and resides in Orangeburg. He was appointed to serve as a magistrate in 1990. He served as the Associate Chief Magistrate from 1992-1999 and as Chief Magistrate from 1999-2007. He currently serves as the supervisor over the Central Region jury trials, Fraudulent Check Court, and Central Criminal Domestic Violence Court. He is a cum laude graduate of South Carolina State University and served in private sector management prior to appointment. He is a member of A.F.A.M.PHA and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He is also a member of the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association, the National Judges Association, and the American Judges Association. He is a member of the United Methodist Church of Orangeburg and enjoys playing golf. Judge Robinson is married and the father of four children.
< Back to Top >Judge West was first appointed magistrate for Orangeburg County in 1985. He serves as an Eastern Region magistrate. He was born in Orangeburg County and currently resides in Bowman. He is a member of the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association. He also serves as the municipal judge for the town of Bowman and the town of Rowesville. Judge West is married and has one child.
< Back to Top >The Honorable Meree D. Williamson
Judge Meree Williamson was appointed a magistrate for Orangeburg County in 2004. She currently serves as associate supervisor of Central Region jury trials and associate supervisor of Central Traffic Court. She was born and currently resides in Norway. Judge Williamson received a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from the University of South Carolina. She is a member of the National Judges Association, the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association, the South Carolina Pharmaceutical Association, and St. Johns United Methodist Church in Norway. She is married to Joey Williamson and they have two sons.
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