What are the duties of the civil division in the County Attorney’s Office?

The civil division is responsible for advising and representing all county elected and appointed officials on legal issues that arise by virtue of their job duties, including the following officials:

  • County Assessor
  • County Board
  • County Clerk
  • County Engineer
  • County Treasurer
  • Sheriff

The civil division practices in numerous areas of law including the following:

  • Bankruptcy
  • Civil rights
  • Contracts
  • Elections
  • Eminent domain
  • Employment
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Land use
  • Personal injury
  • Property
  • Public administration
  • Taxation
  • Torts
  • Workers’ compensation

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1. What are the duties of the civil division in the County Attorney’s Office?
2. Can the civil division provide legal advice to members of the general public?
3. Can the County Attorney or his deputies refer me to a private attorney?