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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Person:
John L. Weaver
Horry County Attorney
Mailing address:
Post Office Box 1236
Conway, SC 29526
Physical location:
Government & Justice Center
1301 Second Ave
Conway, SC
Phone: (843) 915-5270
Fax: (843) 915-6270
Office Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday
- The Office of the Horry County Attorney provides in-house legal advice and counsel to the
County Council, the County Administrator, Division Directors, County departments, boards, and
commissions as needed. The responsibilities of the staff attorneys are diverse and include matters
such as drafting ordinances and amendments, negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts, prosecuting
building and zoning violations, and handling condemnation cases. The office provides training on
ethics, the Freedom of Information Act and other laws applicable to staff, board and commission members.
Various appeals and litigation are handled through the County Attorney's office. The attorneys oversee
cases handled by outside attorneys and are called upon to advise Human Resources on personnel matters,
provide opinions on procurement issues, handle contract disputes with contractors, airlines and airport
concessionaires, as well as advice county officials on the application of various county ordinances,
state and federal laws.
- Do you provide legal services to citizens of Horry County?
No, the County Attorney's office provides only in-house legal advice. You can receive free legal advice from
members of the South Carolina Bar Association by calling 1-888-321-3644. This service is available Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. You can also call Horry County Legal Aid at 843-248-6376.
- Is the County Attorney also the District Attorney?
No. The District Attorney for Horry County is also known as the Solicitor. He can be reached at 843-915-5460.
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