--- title: "Angela J. Moss | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/angela-j-moss-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-7-sc" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Angela J. Moss South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 7 · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 7 - State: South Carolina - Role: Family Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit Family Court in South Carolina, serving since her 2021 election to the bench - While continuing her work as a public defender, in 2006, Judge Moss established her private practice focusing on Family Court mediation and serving as Guardian ad Litem. - Began her legal career as an associate at Albert V. Smith, P.A. in Spartanburg County, then in 1996 joined the Seventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office - Late 1996, she joined the Seventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office where she was eventually assigned to the child abuse caseload. ### Education - After working as a newspaper sports reporter during college and a year post graduation, she attended Samford University Cumberland School of Law, earning her — J.D. (1994) - Upon graduation from Landrum High School, she attended Converse College, graduating in 1990, with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Psychology. - The Moss family is active in their church and community and enjoy college football, hiking and their beloved pets. ### Additional information - Prior to her election to the Bench in 2021, Judge Moss volunteered as a mediator at the Upstate Mediation Center. - Judge Moss returned to private practice in 2000, as an Associate with Phillip K. - handling child abuse cases - During law school she was active in the South Carolina Student Bar Association, Trial Advocacy Board, Samford Senate and trial competitions. - Upon graduation, Judge Moss returned to Spartanburg County where she began her legal career as an Associate with Albert V. Smith, P.A. - Sinclair, LLC, focusing primarily on Family Law while also working part-time for the Spartanburg County Public Defender’s Office in Transfer Court, municipal and magistrate courts and representing juvenile defendants. - She and her family are active in their church and community, enjoying college football, hiking, and pets - Judge Moss presides over family law cases in the 7th Judicial Circuit, which covers Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties. - Birth place: Moss is a native of Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording broadcasting photography Scope: statewide South Carolina Rule 605 generally prohibits courtroom broadcasting, televising, recording, and photography unless an exception or presiding-judge authorization applies. Evidence excerpt: the broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom and areas immediately adjacent thereto during sessions of court or recesses between sessions is prohibited [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-605/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic evidence presentation Scope: statewide South Carolina Rule 605 permits the presiding judge to authorize electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation, record preservation, or judicial administration. Evidence excerpt: A presiding judge may authorize the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-605/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### media coverage notice Scope: statewide South Carolina Rule 605 requires media representatives to give reasonable notice to the presiding judge when requesting courtroom coverage. Evidence excerpt: Media representatives must give reasonable notice to the presiding judge of a request to cover a proceeding. [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-605/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote communication technology Scope: statewide South Carolina Rule 612 authorizes the Supreme Court to provide by order for courts to use remote communication technology for proceedings. Evidence excerpt: the Supreme Court of South Carolina may provide for the use of remote communication technology by the courts of this State to conduct proceedings [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 612: Use of Remote Communication Technology](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-612/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual and in person recording Scope: statewide South Carolina's statewide order prohibits photographing, recording, or streaming live, virtual, or broadcasted court proceedings unless the presiding judge specifically authorizes it under Rule 605. Evidence excerpt: taking still photographs, recording (visual or audio), or streaming of any live, virtual, or subsequently broadcasted court proceeding is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized by the presiding judge pursuant to Rule 605 [Supreme Court of South Carolina Order: Recording of In-Person or Virtual Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/courtOrders/displayOrder.cfm?orderNo=2020-09-28-01) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/angela-j-moss/) - [Official roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/angela-j-moss/) - [South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/angela-j-moss/) - [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-605/) - [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 612: Use of Remote Communication Technology](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-612/) - [Supreme Court of South Carolina Order: Recording of In-Person or Virtual Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/courtOrders/displayOrder.cfm?orderNo=2020-09-28-01) - [Angela J. 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