Administration  (706) 613-3035  (706) 613-3037 [Fax]  Attorney  Bill Berryman  Location  Civic Hall  155 E. Washington Street  Mailing Address  P.O. Box 1868  Athens, GA 30603

Attorney's Office Mission Statement
The Athens-Clarke County Attorney's Office provides legal services to the Mayor and Commission, the Manager, and all other Departments and Divisions of the Athens-Clarke County Government.

The Attorney's Office handles legal matters and lawsuits against the Government in instances where no insurance coverage is available. The Office communicates with the Justice Department and other Federal and State agencies to keep the Athens-Clarke County government in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

The Attorney's Office researches and drafts local legislation concerning Athens-Clarke County and researches and drafts all ordinances to be adopted by the Mayor and Commission.