City Attorney

The City Attorney serves as counsel and legal advisor to City Council, the City Manager, and City staff, as well as the City's various Boards, Agencies, and Commissions. The City Attorney's Office is responsible for handling all legal affairs on behalf of the City of Winchester. The office staff consists of the City Attorney, Anthony C. Williams, and Paralegal, Judy K. Combs. In addition, the City Attorney's office drafts ordinances and resolutions for consideration by City Council; updates and maintains the City Code; administers all pending civil litigation by and against the City; and, conducts courtroom prosecution of violations of City ordinances.

*Matters involving criminal prosecution for violations of state code including most misdemeanor and all felony offenses are handled through the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney. The City Attorney's Office may not provide private legal representation or private counsel on city government affairs.

Anthony C. Williams, City Attorney

Rouss City Hall
15 North Cameron Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Telephone: 540-667-1815 x 1433

Judy K. Combs, Paralegal

Telephone: 540-667-1815 x 1433