FitzLee H. McEachin is a lifelong resident of Florence, South Carolina. He attended the Citadel where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. After graduating from the Citadel, he earned his juris doctor from the Charleston School of Law.

On February 7, 2018, FitzLee was elected by the General Assembly as Judge of the Family Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, to fill the seat vacated upon the retirement of the Honorable A. E. Morehead, III.