Judge Carson M. Henderson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Carson M. Henderson is a magistrate for the Greenwood County Magistrate Court in South Carolina.


The civil cases heard in magistrate court include eviction/notice to quit, summons and complaint lawsuits of $7500 or less, restraining orders, and claim and delivery actions. Magistrates also hear criminal and traffic cases, issue warrants and set bonds, and hold preliminary hearings and transfer cases for Greenwood County.


Henderson has served as associate chief magistrate in Greenwood County. His legal career also includes working in private practice at the Henderson Law Firm, P.C.


Henderson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina. He then completed a J.D. at the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998.