Office of the County Attorney

What Does the County Attorney Do?

• The legal counsel to the St. Mary's County Government
• Advises the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, departments of the County Government, and advisory boards and commissions appointed by the County Commissioners
• Serves as legal advisor to the St. Mary's County Board of Appeals, the St. Mary's County Planning Commission, and the St. Mary's Ethics Commission
• Processes real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leases on behalf of the St. Mary's County Government and maintains an inventory of real estate owned by the County
• Coordinates the preparation and monitoring of annual requests for legislative action made to the St. Mary's County Legislative Delegation
• Drafts ordinances, resolutions, and notices of public hearings
• Represents St. Mary's County in court proceedings
• Coordinates the defense of claims of wrongful injury against the St. Mary's County Government
• Prosecutes civil municipal infractions on behalf of the St. Mary's County Government