--- title: "Cely A. Brigman | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/cely-a-brigman-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-4-sc" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Cely A. Brigman South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 4 · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 4 - 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 - Cely Anne Brigman is a Family Court Judge in the 4th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, serving since her election in May 2015 and re‐elected in February 2022 - In 2004, Judge Brigman was appointed to serve as Chief Magistrate of Darlington County, a position she held until her election to the family court bench. - Early Career: Worked for Green, Lockemy & Bailey in Dillon, SC, then returned to Darlington to practice with her father - Licensed to practice in the State of South Carolina, the United States District Court and the United States Supreme Court - During college, Judge Brigman was active in student government and was chosen for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities ### Education - Following graduation she attended the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating a semester early in December 1985. - Cely A. Brigman went on to attend Columbia College where she graduated in 1983 with a B.A. in Public Affairs. ### Additional information - Elected to the Family Court Bench in May 2015. - Magistrate Service: Appointed Chief Magistrate of Darlington County in 2004, serving until her election to the family court bench in 2015 - Cely A. Brigman's last years of practice were spent focusing on family law with the Jebaily Law Firm in Florence, SC. - Recognized for her long-standing legal career and active role in professional organizations - Cely A. Brigman's father practiced law over 50 years and her mother was a stay-at-home mom who eventually was elected the first female to both Darlington City Council and Darlington County Council. - During her 29 years of private practice, she was active with the South Carolina Bar, serving in both the House of Delegates and The Board of Governors. - Professional Involvement: Past chair of the Family Law Section, Association for Justice; served on the Family Law Council for the South Carolina Bar Association; active in the South Carolina Bar’s House of Delegates and Board of Governors ## 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/cely-anne-brigman/) - [Official roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/cely-anne-brigman/) - [South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/cely-anne-brigman/) - [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) - [Cely Anne Brigman](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/cely-anne-brigman) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/cely-a-brigman-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-4-sc", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/cely-a-brigman-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-4-sc", "name": "Cely A. 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