John began his legal career in 1985 as a Staff Attorney for the Supreme Court of South Carolina. His education includes a BA from Clemson University and a Juris Doctor degree from University of South Carolina School of Law. John has taught higher education courses in Constitutional, Criminal Law, and is currently an adjunct professor for Lander University.
Representative McCravy has been representing clients in a private practice for 30 years. He is licensed to proactive and tried cases in all South Carolina trial and appellate courts including Circuit Court, the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and South Carolina Supreme Court. Rep. McCravy also licensed to practice and tried cases in Federal District Court and admitted to practice in the 4th Circuit Court.
Representative McCravy is a member of the S.C. Bar Association, Federal Bar Association and a member of the Injured Workers’ Advocates. He is also board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, which is an accomplishment achieved by relatively new attorneys nationwide and speaks about his dedication and passion for justice. This certification required numerous trial experiences and rigorous examinations. As of 2017, only 36 South Carolina attorneys held this certification. Repl. McCravy is also a former board member of the Supreme Court SC board of Commissioners and Grievances.
Rep. McCravy was elected to the SC House of Representatives in 2016. He serves as Chairman of the Special Laws Subcommittee and on the Judiciary Committee, as well as the Legislative Oversight Committee. Rep. McCravy is the founder and moderator of the S.C. Family Caucus. He also serves as the officer on the National Association of Christian Lawmakers and as a Chair for S.C. He has received the Palmetto Family Legislative Award, the Legislative Champion Award for the S. C. Sherriff’s Association and was the first sponsor and author of the Heartbeat Bill in South Carolina.
