About Anne

Anne Peterson Hutto was elected to represent James Island and Folly Beach in the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2008. She has lived on James Island for nearly 15 years. Raised by public school educators, she graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1989 with a degree in Government and International Studies and History. After graduating from college, Anne attended Brooklyn Law School, and received her law degree in 1992. In 1996, Anne met her now husband David Hutto, the chef at the FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center), who was born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina. After many years of working for a local law firm, Anne opened her own law practice in January 2006 the office of which is now located on James Island.

Anne and David have two children, Matthew, 10 and Adrianne, 8. Anne has been active with their schools and is the assistant den leader of Matthew’s Cub Scout Webelo Den.

Anne is a member of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She is on the Community Advisory Boards of Save the Light, Inc. and of the Junior League of Charleston. From 2006-2008, she served on the Board of PACT (Parents and Children Together). She is a member of the South Carolina Bar and holds a sportsmens hunting and fishing license. In her spare time, Anne plays the flute, piano and a little string bass. She is an avid history buff and especially enjoys Civil War history, having worked briefly in a military history bookstore. She enjoys the beach, boating, gardening, hiking, camping, biking, reading and, of course, spending time with her children.