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Legal

The Legal Department advises, represents and defends Charleston County and County employees before courts and administrative bodies. The department includes a County Attorney, Deputy Attorneys, Contracts Attorney, Assistant Attorneys and Legal Secretaries. This Department is also responsible for drafting and enforcing ordinances and collecting existing claims in favor of Charleston County.

Responsibilities

Advise, represent and defend County Council, its members, the County and its employees, and the elected officials and appointed officials before courts and administrative bodies
Provide legal services relating to County real estate transactions, bond issues, procurement, contracts, taxes, personnel, drafting and enf

Contact

Legal

Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Service Building
4045 Bridge View Drive
North Charleston, SC 29405

Fax: (843)958-4017

Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm

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