--- title: "Sammy Diamaduros | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sammy-diamaduros-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-16-sc" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Sammy Diamaduros South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 16 · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 16 - 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 Seat One in the 16th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, elected in April 2024 and serving since July 1, 2024 - He also held the role of Union County Attorney from 2000 to 2024 - Began his legal career in 1990–1992 as Assistant Solicitor in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, then practiced law in Union, SC, from 1992 to 2024 - His practice included domestic, criminal, civil, and workers’ compensation cases, as well as criminal defense in magistrate’s and general sessions court ### Education ### Additional information - In May 2025, Judge Diamaduros held the role of the commencement speaker for USC Union’s 2025 graduation, highlighting his 35-year legal career and community service - Born in Union, South Carolina, the son of Gus and Helen Diamaduros, Judge Diamaduros graduated from Union High School in 1983, Wofford College in 1987 with a B.A. in Economics and Government, and the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1990 with a Juris Doctor - He is also a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Spartanburg, SC - Birth place: Union, 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/sammy-diamaduros/) - [Official roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/sammy-diamaduros/) - [South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/sammy-diamaduros/) - [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) - [Sammy Diamaduros - South Carolina Judicial Branch](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/sammy-diamaduros) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sammy-diamaduros-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-16-sc", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sammy-diamaduros-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-16-sc", "name": "Sammy Diamaduros | KnowJudges", "description": "Sammy Diamaduros, South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 16. 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