James L. Petigru | |
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| 6th Attorney General of South Carolina | |
| In office 1822–1830 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Young Hayne |
| Succeeded by | Hugh S. Legaré |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1830–1830 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Louis Petigru May 10, 1789 Abbeville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 1863 (aged 73) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
James Louis Petigru (May 10, 1789 – March 9, 1863) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist in South Carolina. He is best known for his service as the Attorney General of South Carolina and his judicial work that played a key role in the recodification of the state's law code. He was also known for opposing nullification and, in 1860, state secession.