Dale Cabler was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He attended the public school systems and graduated from the University of South Carolina, Spartanburg in 1984, where he received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.

After attending the University of South Carolina Spartanburg, Dale went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. He received a Juris Doctor Degree in Law in 1989.

Dale continues to live in Spartanburg and has actively served as a board member for the Haven Crisis Shelter, board member of Piedmont Legal Services and has been an adjunct professor for the Converse College paralegal program. Presently, Dale serves as a board member for the City of Spartanburg Civil Service Commission. He has been a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg.

Professionally, Dale is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Spartanburg County Bar Association, South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association and the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also authorized to practice in all South Carolina State and Federal Courts.