Occupation: Attorney

Biography:HAWKINS, John D. [R]--(Dist. No. 12, Spartanburg Co.)--Atty., The Hawkins Law Firm; residing in Spartanburg; b. Mar. 2, 1968 in Spartanburg; s. the late David O. and Doretha A. Hawkins; g. Wofford Coll., B.A., 1991, Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude; Univ. of S.C. School of Law, J.D., 1994; Managing Editor, S.C. Law Review; Order of Wig and Robe; Feb. 9, 1991 m. Andrea Allison Moore, 2 children, Jennifer Lauren and Haley Pamela; law clerk to Hon. E. C. Burnett III, Justice, Supreme Court of S.C., 1994-96; Pres., First Monday Rep. Club of Spartanburg, 1997; Chm., House Freshman Caucus, 1997-98; Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award, S.C. Victim's Assistance Network, 2001; Palmetto Patriot Award, Gun Owners of S.C., 2002; mil. serv.: enlisted SCANG, 1986-87; SCARNG, 1987-; Present Assignment: Judge Advocate Gen. Corps., Major, STARC; prev. serv. in House 1997-00; Sen. 2001-07.