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Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Cindy S. Crick as the new 13th Circuit Solicitor for Greenville and Pickens counties, effective June 6, 2025. She replaces Walt Wilkins, retiring after over 14 years. With a strong legal background and commitment to ethics, Crick aims to lead with transparency and accountability. The general election for her position is scheduled for November 2026.
Greenville, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced the immediate appointment of Cindy S. Crick as the new 13th Circuit Solicitor for Greenville and Pickens counties, effective June 6, 2025. Crick takes over the position from Walt Wilkins, who has decided to retire to pursue private law with his father, former U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge William “Billy” Wilkins.
Walt Wilkins served as the 13th Circuit Solicitor for more than 14 years, first being elected in 2010. His departure comes shortly after he became eligible for the state’s retirement system, marking an end to a significant tenure in local law enforcement. Crick’s appointment marks a transition that will influence the prosecutorial direction and the administration of justice in the region.
Cindy Crick holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law, which she completed in 2002. Before her appointment as Solicitor, Crick operated her own law practice in Greenville, having established it in 2020. Her previous experience includes serving as the Chief of Staff for former U.S. Representative Trey Gowdy for eight years, where she was deeply involved in legislative matters.
Before her role in Gowdy’s office, she worked as an Assistant Solicitor in the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office from 2002 to 2011, covering Spartanburg and Cherokee counties. Crick’s career also includes a background in the nonprofit sector, where she began in 1995 as an outreach coordinator for My Sister’s House, a center for domestic violence. Additionally, she has experience as a maternal and child health educator for the state Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Upon her appointment, Crick conveyed a strong commitment to performing her duties with ethics and integrity. She expressed an intention for her office to serve as a model for the fair administration of justice, aiming for transparency and accountability in all prosecutorial actions.
The forthcoming general election for the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s office is scheduled for November 2026, during which Crick will have the opportunity to secure a term in her newly appointed role. Her appointment signifies not only a change in leadership but also a dedication to continuing the work of her predecessor to uphold law and order in the community.
Cindy Crick’s extensive background in both law and public service positions her as a capable leader ready to address the challenges and responsibilities of the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. As the community watches this leadership transition, the focus will be on how Crick’s experience and vision for justice shape the office in the years to come.
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