The County Attorney DOES:
- Supervise the legal affairs of the County.
- Provide legal advice and opinions to:
- the Board of Supervisors,
- the Planning Commission,
- all other County Boards and Commissions,
- County Departments and Agencies, and
- Constitutional Officers.
- Represent and defend the County in legal matters.
- Bring appropriate lawsuits on behalf of the County.
- Prosecute violations of County ordinances.
- Handle appellate litigation to which the County is a party.
- Prepare drafts of resolutions and ordinances.
- Analyze cases, statutes, regulations, and proposals which may affect the County's legal rights and obligations.
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The County Attorney DOES NOT:
- Provide legal advice or opinions to private citizens.
- Investigate civil matters for private citizens.
- File lawsuits for private citizens in personal or private legal matters.
- Prepare wills, deeds, or other legal documents for private citizens.
If you are a private citizen seeking legal assistance, you may contact:
Virginia Lawyers Referral Service
at 800-552-7977 or
Blue Ridge Legal Services (Winchester Office) at 540-662-5021.
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