#22 Local Justice: Constitutional Rights & Public Defense with Bryson Barrowclough

In this episode of Local Justice, host Ben Leader sits down with Bryson "B.J." Barrowclough, the Chief Public Defender for the 16th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. Bringing nearly 30 years of front-line legal experience to the table, Bryson offers a powerful perspective on defending the indigent and ensuring that the safeguards of the United States Constitution apply equally to everyone in our community. Bryson shares his unique professional journey—including his formative years working alongside prominent local legal mentors, a brief stint on the prosecution side in Pennsylvania, and his 17-year tenure as Deputy Public Defender before taking the helm. He discusses the vital intersection of compassion and efficiency in public defense, detailing how York County pioneered an innovative fast-track jail program that has successfully saved taxpayers millions of dollars while preventing excessive pre-trial detentions. He also tackles the complex modern challenges facing today's judicial system, including the rising impact of gun violence, the severity of modern fentanyl legislation, and the constant demand for resources to support vulnerable populations. Local Justice is a community-focused series by Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys, hosted by attorney Ben Leader, highlighting legal topics and the people making a difference in York County and surrounding areas. Learn more at: https://elrodpope.com/ --------------------- Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys 212 E Black St, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 324-7574 https://elrodpope.com/ https://elrodpope.com/rock-hill-car-a... Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys - Lancaster Office 204 A S Main St, Lancaster, SC 29720 (803) 902-7065 https://elrodpope.com/lancaster-perso... https://elrodpope.com/lancaster-car-a... Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys - Fort Mill Office 1201 Carolina Pl Suite 102D, Fort Mill, SC 29708 (803) 902-4045 https://elrodpope.com/fort-mill-perso... Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys - Lake Wylie Office 264 Latitude Ln #102A, Lake Wylie, SC 29710 (803) 902-3608 https://elrodpope.com/lake-wylie-pers... Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys - York Office 6 N Congress St York, SC 29745 (803) 902-7399 Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys - Charlotte Office 1100 S. Mint Street Suite 109 Charlotte, NC 28203 (980) 340 8620