Aleksandra Chauhan, Ph.D., J.D.
Experience and Dedication
Dr. Aleksandra Chauhan is an attorney, a University of South Carolina adjunct faculty, a writer and a public servant.
Prior to opening her law firm, Dr. Chauhan was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. She directed the Criminal Practice Clinic where law students represented clients on criminal charges, provided parole representation and assisted clients with elimination of barriers to successful reentry.
Before joining the faculty at the law school, Dr. Chauhan was the Juvenile Defender Advocate at the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, where she supported the work of public defenders and other lawyers in representing youth in the state’s courts. Dr. Chauhan collaborated with the Innocence Project on individuals' cases, and represented youth and adults in parole cases. Before then, she was an assistant public defender in Richland County representing youth in family and criminal courts. She created a Holistic Representation Program at the Richland County Public Defender's Office, which provided reentry services to youth and families. Dr. Chauhan has also been actively involved in criminal justice reform in South Carolina, contributing to drafting bills and providing research for legislators.
Outside of practicing law, Dr. Chauhan loves to spend time hiking, cycling, traveling, doing yoga, and exploring new places with her twin sons and two dogs.
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Whether you're recovering from a serious car accident, have had your rights violated by law enforcement or another government agency, or are facing criminal charges, you’ll work directly with me—your dedicated attorney—committed to standing up for your rights and pursuing the justice you deserve.