Being arrested or finding out you’re under investigation is overwhelming – things move fast, and it can feel like the whole system is against you. The justice system is supposed to protect your rights, but without someone in your corner, those rights can easily be overlooked.
My practice is focused on holding the government to its burden, challenging unlawful policing, and enforcing my clients’ rights throughout the process. When someone is facing a criminal charge, they need an advocate and a plan. I represent people in these moments – making sure they are heard, that their story is told, and that their rights are protected every step of the way.
Eliza has worked in the Charleston legal community since 2018. She began as a paralegal and went on to hold litigation-focused roles at local firms and Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services. She also gained federal court experience interning for United States Magistrate Judge Molly H. Cherry in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Eliza later served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Roger M. Young, Sr., in the South Carolina Ninth Judicial Circuit, working on a wide range of criminal and civil matters and helping the court manage a demanding docket.
Eliza first joined Adams & Bischoff as a law clerk and now practices with the firm, drawing on years of hands-on experience in the local legal community.
Eliza began her undergraduate studies at San Diego State University in California before deciding to continue her education closer to home. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a Sociology degree and a minor in Philosophy.
Eliza earned her law degree from the Charleston School of Law. She received the CALI Award in Depositions and held multiple leadership roles, including president of the Charleston County Student Bar Association and president of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers student division. She also served as a student liaison for Lawyers Helping Lawyers, was a Trial Advocacy Board member, and graduated with a pro bono service distinction.
Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Eliza is a third-generation Lowcountry lawyer. Her grandfather, Reese Joye, practiced criminal defense in Charleston, and her father, Mark Joye, is a seasoned personal injury attorney currently focusing on trucking litigation. From early on, Eliza has known what it takes to stand up for people when the stakes are high.
Outside the office, Eliza enjoys spending time with her dog, Hazel, on the water or exploring Charleston with her friends.
