PROVEN PROSECUTOR
A proven prosecutor with a record of keeping South Carolina’s streets clean and our tax dollars safe, Alan first discovered his love of the courtroom while working for the late Judge Marc H. Westbrook.

Since that time, Alan has spent countless hours as both an Assistant Solicitor in Lexington County and Assistant Attorney General with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. During his career, Alan has prosecuted crimes across South Carolina including violent crimes, white collar crime, public corruption, DUI, domestic violence and child abuse.

FAMILY MAN
Alan and his wife, Jennifer, have a two-year-old son, Michael, and a six-month old daughter, Anna Grace. As a father and a family man, Alan’s desire to keep South Carolina safe is both personal and part of a values system instilled in him by his parents at a young age. As a member of Columbia’s First Presbyterian Church since his childhood, duty to God and country have been paramount to Alan and the entire Wilson Family. Alan is the grandson of two World War II veterans – his paternal grandfather flew planes over the Pacific as a Flying Tiger, while his maternal grandfather survived a sniper’s bullet in Okinawa.

Alan’s mother Roxanne and his father Joe, who is a retired member of the South Carolina National Guard with 31 years of service, have passed the family tradition of serving a cause greater than one’s self onto Alan and his three brothers. Each brother is an Eagle Scout and currently serves in the military.

MILITARY VETERAN
Immediately following his graduation from Francis Marion University in 1996, Alan joined the South Carolina National Guard where his first assignment was as a platoon leader, commanding 36 fellow soldiers and millions of dollars worth of firepower as a field artillery officer. During his 13 years in the National Guard, Alan has been promoted to the rank of Major and received the Combat Action Badge for service in Iraq.

Today, Alan is still active with the South Carolina National Guard. He currently serves as a Judge Advocate General where he provides legal support for soldiers and prosecutes military crimes. He works at Willoughby and Hoefer, a civil litigation firm in Columbia, SC.

Former Candidate Says “Alan Wilson Has the Right Experience to be Attorney General”

(COLUMBIA, SC – Monday, June 14, 2010)  Former candidate for Attorney General Robert Bolchoz joined former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon in endorsing Alan Wilson at news conferences today in Mt. Pleasant, Columbia and Greenville.

Last Tuesday, nearly two thirds of South Carolina Republican Primary voters sent a statement that our next Attorney General needs to be a proven prosecutor.

Bolchoz, a former Chief Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Solicitor and Assistant Solicitor, agrees, saying, “I got to know Alan Wilson on the campaign trail. He’s a man of integrity, character and a proven leader. From the courtroom to the battlefield, he has proved he has what it takes to be Attorney General. I am proud to endorse Alan Wilson for Attorney General because he has the prosecutorial experience South Carolinians need.”

Wilson is now the only candidate for Attorney General with prosecution experience.

“Robert Bolchoz is the real deal,” Wilson said. “He was a great competitor and has become a good friend. The only thing better than seeing Robert and his family on the campaign trail is having them on my team. Robert is a proven prosecutor who shares the same values in faith, family, and freedom that I do. Receiving Robert Bolchoz’s endorsement is a tremendous honor and I am proud to have both Robert and Charlie on my team.”

“Alan Wilson is the only prosecutor now running to be South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, “Bolchoz added. “Alan and I agree our next Attorney General needs proven prosecution experience and so do an overwhelming majority of Sheriffs and more than 60 current or former prosecutors who are backing Alan Wilson. We support Alan because he has the real experience working with law enforcement to put criminal behind bars and keep our families and streets safe.”

Former Attorney General Charlie Condon also gave his backing to Wilson. “I’ve been a  Solicitor, an Attorney General, and a Managing Partner of a law firm,” Condon said. “I can tell you first hand our next Attorney General must be a proven prosecutor.  That proven prosecutor is Alan Wilson. Alan has an impressive resume and will make us proud as Attorney General.”

“I have seen Alan Wilson fight crime first hand and I know he will make an outstanding Attorney General. That is why I urge all South Carolinians to join me in supporting Alan Wilson for Attorney General,” continued Condon.

Bolchoz and Condon were joined at the news conferences by United States Representative Joe Wilson, who is the father of their choice for Attorney General.

“It is an honor to have the support of Charlie Condon. I have greatly admired his work as both a Solicitor and as Attorney General and hope to follow his lead when it comes to keeping our families safe,” Wilson said.

Alan Wilson is a proven prosecutor and an Iraq War combat veteran. He is a former Assistant Solicitor and a former Assistant Attorney General.  Wilson and his wife Jennifer have two young children, Michael and Anna Grace.  They live in Lexington.

Learn more about Alan Wilson and his campaign for South Carolina Attorney General at www.wilsonforag.com

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Former Attorney General Says Wilson Has the Right Experience

COLUMBIA, SC –Former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon endorsed Alan Wilson today citing the fact that Wilson is the only prosecutor running to be the state’s chief prosecutor.

“In the race for Attorney General, Alan Wilson is the only candidate with the prosecutorial experience to be South Carolina’s chief prosecutor. There is a reason why an overwhelming majority of South Carolina sheriffs have joined more than 60 current and former prosecutors in backing Alan Wilson. It’s because he has real experience in working with law enforcement, putting criminals behind bars, and keeping our families safe,” said Condon.

“Alan Wilson has an impressive resume. He’s worked with law enforcement leaders as both an Assistant Solicitor and Assistant Attorney General. Alan has shown the courage to lead while guiding a convoy through enemy fire in Iraq. The fact is only one candidate for Attorney General has the right experience for the job and that’s Alan Wilson,” continued Condon.

“I have seen Alan Wilson fight crime first hand and I know he will make an outstanding Attorney General. That is why I urge all South Carolinians to join me in supporting Alan Wilson for Attorney General,” concluded Condon.

“It is an honor to have the support of Charlie Condon. I have greatly admired his work as both a Solicitor and as Attorney General and hope to follow his lead when it comes to keeping our families safe,” Wilson said.

Alan Wilson is a proven prosecutor and an Iraq war combat veteran. He is a former Assistant Solicitor and a former Assistant Attorney General.  Wilson and his wife Jennifer have two young children, Michael and Anna Grace.  They live in Lexington.

60 Former and Current Prosecutors Understand the Need for Prosecutorial Experience

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Republican candidate for Attorney General Alan Wilson has received the endorsement of 60 current and former South Carolina prosecutors.

“We know Alan Wilson is the best choice to be the next Attorney General of South Carolina,” said Donnie Myers, Solicitor of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.  “Alan has recent prosecutorial experience.  He’s been an Assistant Solicitor and an Assistant Attorney General and uniquely understands the needs of the law enforcement community to keep our families safe.”

Randolph Murdaugh, III, former solicitor of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, agreed.  “We have worked with Alan and we can tell you first hand that Alan Wilson is the Attorney General South Carolina needs as its top prosecutor,” Murdaugh said.

Myers and Murdaugh are co-chairmen of Prosecutors for Wilson.

“I am privileged to have the endorsement of these prosecutors who truly understand the importance of keeping South Carolina families safe. These leaders in the courtroom have protected our communities and put those who seek to do harm behind bars. Having the support from prosecutors along with a majority of South Carolina sheriffs means the world to me as I campaign to be South Carolina’s next Attorney General,” Wilson said.

Members of Prosecutors for Wilson include:

Catherine Anderson

Lauren Barnwell

Howell V. Bellamy, III

Wes Boyd

Matthew Buchanan

Sara M. Bunge

Stephen C. Burn Jr.

M. Kent Collins

Jennifer M. Cooper

Daniel Cude

Colleen Dixon

Al Eargle

Zach Ellis

Tiffany Freeman

Mandy Gallivan

Angela Garrick

David Shawn Graham

Robert J. Harte

Scott Hixson

Emily B. Howard

S.R. Hubbard III

Francis A. Humphries, Jr.

Ola A. Johnson

Jennifer Jordan

Brian Katonak

Matthew Kendall

Stephen Kodman

Alexandria Lyles

Robert Madsen

Lauren Maurice

Serena M. McDaniel

David W. Miller

Derrick E. Mobley

William H. Monckton VI

Debra B. Moore

Jenny Moore

Travis Moore

Marion M. Moses

Randolph Murdaugh, III

Donnie Myers

Rhonda Patterson

Elizabeth McMahon Pentz

Timi Poulos

Susan Reese

Jimmy Richardson

Susanna M. Ringler

Michael Ross

Eric Ruschky

Jane Ruschky

Christopher G. Samellas

Thomas Scott

David M. Stumbo

Tav Swarat

T. Paul Timmerman

William H. Tucker

Bert Von Hermann

Larry Wedekind

John W. Weeks

Stephanie Wood

Elizabeth B. Young

In addition to the support of South Carolina prosecutors, several noted leaders have endorsed Alan Wilson including distinguished veterans, sheriffs and prominent state GOP figures.

Wilson is a proven prosecutor and an Iraq War combat veteran. He is a former Assistant Solicitor and a former Assistant Attorney General.  Wilson and his wife Jennifer have two young children, Michael and Anna Grace.  They live in Lexington.

Learn more about Alan Wilson and his campaign for South Carolina Attorney General at www.wilsonforag.com

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American Heroes Say Wilson Has Courage and Leadership Needed for Attorney General

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Republican Candidate for Attorney General Alan Wilson has received the endorsement of numerous highly decorated veterans from wars spanning the past 70 years.  Co-Chairs of Veterans for Wilson include Adjutant General Stanhope S. Spears and Medal of Honor Recipients Major General James Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps Retired and Colonel Charles Murray, U.S. Army Retired.

“It is an honor to be endorsed by these true American heroes. These men have served their country with great distinction.  As a Major in the South Carolina Army National Guard, I look to these extraordinary leaders as an inspiration for a job well done both as a military officer and as a prosecutor,” said Wilson.

“Every time I put on the uniform of the United States Army and every time I enter a courtroom, I feel a tremendous sense of pride for my country and our freedoms which military men and women will tell you aren’t really free.  As a soldier, I took an oath to uphold the United States Constitution and I will do the same as Attorney General,” Wilson continued.

Members of Veterans for Wilson include:

Major General Stanhope S. Spears, Adjutant General of South Carolina, Columbia

Major General James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps Retired (Medal of Honor Recipient), Charleston

Colonel Charles P. Murray, Jr., U.S. Army Retired (Medal of Honor Recipient), Columbia

Master Sergeant Roger D. Baily, U.S. Army Retired, Union

Colonel John Bozard, U.S. Army Reserves, Lexington

Major General Harry B. Burchstead, Jr., U.S. Army Retired, Sumter

First Sergeant William Cash, U.S. Army Retired, Gaffney

Lt. Colonel Randy Clayton, U.S. Army Retired, Summerville

Master Sergeant Lyn Dimery, U.S. Air Force Retired and SC VFW Past State Commander, Murrells Inlet

Major Norris Fowler, U.S. Army Retired, Jonesville

Petty Officer Third Class Hugh Gunter, U.S. Navy Retired and SC VFW Past State Commander, Lexington

Command Sergeant Major James Gunter, U.S. Army Retired, Gilbert

Master Sergeant Donald Hampton, U.S. Army Retired, Greenville

Colonel Wes Hayes, U.S. Army Retired, Rock Hill

Major William B. Jeter, U.S. Army Retired, Union

Colonel Mark King, U.S. Army Retired, Pawley’s Island

Master Sergeant Robert Landford, U.S. Army Retired, Spartanburg

Colonel Bob Livingston, U.S. Army Retired, West Columbia

Colonel Randy Moon, U.S. Army Retired, West Columbia

Command Sergeant Major Tommy Myers, U.S. Army Retired, North Charleston

Colonel Bill Oglesby, U.S. Army Retired, Folly Beach

Lt. Colonel Burt M. Orr, U.S. Marine Corps Retired, Blackville

Captain Gerald Pothier, U.S. Marine Corps Retired and SC VFW Past State Commander, Goose Creek

Colonel Arnold Price, U.S. Army Retired, Jonesville

Colonel Sidney Riggs, U.S. Army Retired, Folly Beach

Colonel Peter E. Sercer, U.S. Air Force Retired, Columbia

Major General Darwin Simpson, U.S. Army Retired, Spartanburg

Brigadier General Tommy L. Sinclair, U.S. Army Retired, Union

Sergeant First Class Joe Stepp, U.S. Army Retired, Union

Brigadier General Jasper Varn, U.S. Army Retired, Ehrhardt

Master Sergeant H.A. “Buck” Vinson, U.S. Army Retired, Union

Sergeant First Class Ronnie Vinson, U.S. Army Retired, Union

Colonel Steve Vinson, U.S. Army Retired, Lugoff

Staff Sergeant Gene Wilbur, U.S. Marine Corps Retired, Lexington

First Sergeant Jerry K. Williams, U.S. Army Retired, Union

Brigadier General Mitchell Willoughby, U.S. Army Retired, Columbia

Colonel Joe Wilson, U.S. Army Retired, Springdale

Wilson is a combat veteran who served in Iraq in 2004, former Assistant Solicitor, and former Assistant Attorney General.  Wilson and his wife Jennifer have two young children, Michael and Anna Grace.

Learn more about Alan Wilson and his campaign for South Carolina Attorney General at www.wilsonforag.com

Click here to see Alan’s full biography

Today, Alan remains active within the South Carolina National Guard. He currently serves as a Judge Advocate General where he provides legal support for soldiers and prosecutes military crimes. Alan first joined the SCNG, immediately following his graduation from Francis Marion University in 1996.

During his 13 years in the Guard, Alan has gone from serving as a platoon leader where he commanded 36 fellow soldiers and millions of dollars worth of firepower as a field artillery officer to the rank of Major and the recipient of the Combat Action Badge for service in Iraq.

COLUMBIA, SC – Alan Wilson will formally announce his candidacy for Attorney General of South Carolina, on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce building located at 930 Richland Street in Columbia, SC.

Wilson, a former Assistant Attorney General and Assistant Solicitor, will be joined by his wife Jennifer, son Michael, parents, Joe and Roxanne, and other family members at the announcement.

During his speech on Tuesday, Wilson will outline the importance of having an Attorney General with the proven leadership to keep our families safe.

A veteran of both the court room and the battlefield, Wilson has put some of South Carolina’s worst and most violent criminals behind bars and received The Palmetto Cross for his courage under fire as he led convoys through two insurgent attacks in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Following his announcement, Wilson will be available for additional comments in Columbia. On Wednesday, September 9, he will make stops in Greenville and Spartanburg; followed by stops in Florence and Myrtle Beach on Thursday, September 10 and a visit to the coast on Friday, September 11 with stops in both Charleston and Beaufort.

Since that time, Alan has spent countless hours as both an Assistant Solicitor in Lexington County and Assistant Attorney General with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. During his career, Alan has prosecuted crimes across South Carolina including violent crimes, white collar crime, public corruption, DUI, domestic violence and child abuse.

Click here to see Alan’s full biography