The Hon. Keith W. Kornahrens, Sr. is a judge for the Berkeley County Probate Court in South Carolina. He was elected to the bench in 2002.
Kornahrens earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of South Carolina in 1971. He then completed a J.D. at the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1975.
After graduating from law school, Kornahrens began his legal career as an attorney in private practice in North Charleston. He supplemented his practice with service as a judge for the Hanahan Municipal Court (1990 to 1994).
His memberships have included the Charleston County Board of Variances.
Kornahrens was born in North Charleston, South Carolina, and graduated from St. Andrews High School. He and his wife, Erma, have two children. The family attends Northwood Assembly Church. When not presiding over legal proceedings, Kornahrens enjoys golfing and hunting.