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 (Effective October 2014)

  - Zoning Ordinance (2004)

  - COMCOR

  - County Opinions

Contract Opportunity

The Office of the County Attorney seeks to establish contracts with highly-qualified parties to assist us with legal works listed below. Qualified and interested parties should review the Request for Proposals (RFP) below and provide a cover letter and all required submissions as directed in the RFP.

(1) Real Estate Transactions:   Request for Proposal

(2) Paralegal Services: Request for Proposal

 

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. Staff attorney directory can be viewed here. 

• Division of Litigation
• Division of Health and Human Services
• Division of Finance and Procurement
• Division of Human Resources
• Division of Government Operations
• Division of Zoning, Land Use, and Economic Development