Lutherine Williams is a name synonymous with fighting for justice in Dillon County.
From her days on the Latta Town Council, to her work in the community, and now as Chief Magistrate in Dillon County, Judge Williams is known for treating everyone equally and fairly and standing for what is right in the face of injustice.
Judge Williams is the first African American and the first female to hold the position of chief magistrate in Dillon County.
Judge Williams has also excelled in academics graduating magna cum laude from Coker University, where she double-majored in criminal justice and sociology. She earned her master’s degree in counseling from Webster University, where she also graduated with honors. Williams has been a magistrate for over nine years and has served as chief magistrate from 2020 until present. She stands for “True Justice” and nothing less. She said that “True Justice” may not be what everyone wants but it’s what is right. She serves as an associate minister at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Latta, under the leadership of Dr. William J. Walker.
In April 2024, she received the Advocate for Social Justice Award in grateful appreciation for her outstanding dedication and inspiration to the community of Dillon County from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Omicron Omega Chapter.
When asked how she would like to be remembered in history, Judge Williams said that she would like to be remembered as a powerful pillar of the community always fighting for justice and never willing to take a back seat. She said she has been blessed and highly favored.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRAILBLAZER: Judge Lutherine Williams–Fighting For Justice In Dillon County
