Cindy Crick was appointed Solicitor for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in June 2025, bringing more than two decades of prosecutorial, legislative, and private-practice experience to the office. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.) and Hollins College (B.A., Biology), she began her legal career in 2002 as an Assistant Solicitor in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. There she spearheaded the Violence Against Women Unit and prosecuted a wide array of serious crimes, including sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, and murder — notably co-prosecuting a death penalty case. While in the Solicitor’s office she chaired Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Response Teams, advised on county Domestic Violence and Fatality Review Boards, and delivered training for law enforcement, medical providers, victim advocates, and community organizations on trauma-informed, victim-centered practices.
In 2011 Crick transitioned to the legislative arena, serving as Chief of Staff to U.S. Representative Trey Gowdy through 2019. In that role she managed district and Washington operations, directed staffing and budget functions, coordinated constituent services and community outreach, and supported the Congressman’s work on congressional oversight and investigations. After leaving Congress she returned to private practice — working with Nelson Mullins and later establishing her own firm — where she concentrated on Title IX, campus misconduct, and juvenile cases. From 2020 until her appointment as Solicitor, Crick contracted with colleges and universities across the state to serve as Hearing Officer or Title IX Investigator for campus investigations and adjudications.
Since taking the helm as Solicitor, Crick has focused on strengthening prosecution practices, enhancing collaboration with law enforcement and community partners, increasing community safety through targeted drug prosecution, and improving institutional responses to crimes against women and children. Outside the office she has a long record of public service — including leadership with the Greenville Humane Society, volunteer work with homeless court programs, appointment to local public-safety advisory panels, and community service initiatives both domestically and internationally.