The County Attorney, Leon Rodriguez is the chief legal officer for Montgomery County. The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and services to County departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the County Council. Members of the office:

• Research legal issues and provide opinions
• Prepare and present legislation
• Negotiate and prepare agreements and other documents on behalf of the County
• Draft resolutions and ordinances
• Acquire and convey title to real property
• Represent the County in court and before various administrative bodies
• Collect various County fees and charges
• Publish the County Charter, Code, Zoning Ordinance and Opinions (click links below):
  - Charter
  - County Code
  - Zoning Ordinance
  - COMCOR
  - County Opinions

• Division of Insurance Defense Litigation
• Division of Health and Human Services
• Division of Finance and Procurement
• Division of Human Resources and Appeals
• Division of Zoning, Land Use, and Economic Development
• Division of Public Interest Litigation