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:
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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):
Our divisions and work units are responsible for a variety of functions ( see organization chart). Further details about our work can be found in the Office of the County Attorney Monthly Report. Here is the link for agency assignments.
MPIA requests for OCA records: If you wish to request any public records maintained by the County Attorney's Office, please send that request to:
Edward B. Lattner, Chief
Division of Government Operations
Office of the County Attorney
101 Monroe Street, Third Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850
(240) 777-6700
Edward.Lattner@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cat/index.html