Mission
Ensure all County transactions are conducted in a legal and ethical manner.
Responsibilities
The County Attorney’s Office (CAO) provides legal counsel and advice to the County Board, County Manager and staff, County departments, agencies, boards and Commissions, and Retirement Board and also provides representation to them in litigation in state and federal court, as well as before various administrative agencies.
Members of the County Attorney’s Office cannot provide legal advice, legal assistance, or legal representation to members of the public, businesses, or private organizations. If you need legal advice, legal assistance, or legal representation, you should consult with an attorney. The Virginia State Bar has a lawyer referral service. More information about the Virginia State Bar lawyer referral service is available at this link: Virginia State Bar