--- title: "R. A. Beverly Jr. | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/r-a-beverly-jr-probate-judge-horry-county-probate-court-sc" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # R. A. Beverly Jr. Horry County Probate Court · Probate Judge ## Profile - Court: Horry County Probate Court - State: South Carolina - Role: Probate Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - R. Allen (R. A.) Beverly Jr. is the Horry County Probate Judge in South Carolina, elected in November 2022 to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon - Early Career: Associate attorney with the late Gregory K. Martin’s firm in Conway Owner of his own private law firm in Conway for eight years Associate attorney in Myrtle Beach Chief Associate Probate Judge for Horry County (2019) - Judge Beverly then took a job as an Associate Attorney in Myrtle Beach before accepting the position as Chief Associate Probate Judge for Horry County in 2019. - Prior to being on the bench, Judge Beverly practiced law beginning in 2005. - Judge Beverly is also the Drug Court Judge for the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office ### Education - Judge Beverly attended law school at Campbell University School of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctor degree in 2004. - R. A. Beverly Jr. attended college at Coastal Carolina University and graduated with a degree in Political Science in 2001. ### Additional information - Birth place: Allen Beverly, Jr. was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1976. - After passing the Bar, Judge Beverly moved back to Conway, South Carolina, working as an Associate Attorney. - Away from the office, Judge Beverly has many interests which include, spending time with family, traveling, tennis, attending church, college football, chess and working out. - Judge Beverly then opened his own private law firm in Conway, where he practiced for eight years. - R. A. Beverly Jr. is an active member of the South Carolina Association of Probate Judges (SCAPJ) and a member of the National College of Probate Judges. ## 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/probate-court/judges/r-allen-beverly/) - [Official roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/probate-court/judges/r-allen-beverly/) - [South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/probate-court/judges/r-allen-beverly/) - [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) - [R. 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