--- title: "Marcelo Torricos | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/marcelo-torricos-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-13-sc" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Marcelo Torricos South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 13 · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 13 - 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 - Family Court Judge for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in South Carolina, elected in February 2025 by the South Carolina General Assembly - In February 2025, Judge Torricos was elected to the South Carolina Family Court bench by the South Carolina General Assembly, marking a significant milestone in his career and reaffirming his dedication to public service and the law. - In February 2025, Judge Torricos was elected to the South Carolina Family Court bench by the General Assembly, marking a transition from private practice to public service - Following law school, Judge Torricos began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Robin B - United States Attorney’s Office, Greenville, South Carolina — law clerk during law school ### Education - Marcelo Torricos graduated from Mauldin High School in 2006 before attending Clemson University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 2009. ### Additional information - In 2019, he was named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, an invitation‐only honor for top trial attorneys under 40 - Judge Torricos graduated from law school and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2013. - After graduating from Clemson University, Judge Torricos went on to pursue his legal education at John Marshall Law School (Atlanta). - After completing his clerkship, he joined Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, where he spent the remainder of his legal career in private practice. - Outside the courtroom, Judge Torricos enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and supporting the Clemson Tigers. ## 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/marcelo-torricos/) - [Official roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/marcelo-torricos/) - [South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/marcelo-torricos/) - [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) - [Marcelo Torricos](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/marcelo-torricos) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/marcelo-torricos-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-13-sc", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/marcelo-torricos-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-13-sc", "name": "Marcelo Torricos | KnowJudges", "description": "Marcelo Torricos, South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 13. 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