ANNOUNCEMENT:
The County Attorney’s Office continues to provide the full range of services through our webpage, email, and telephone. Our entire team of attorneys and staff are working from home in accordance with guidance and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the Stay Home, Work Safe Order issued on March 24, 2020.
County Attorney
Jo Anne Bernal
Biography
Contact Information
500 E. San Antonio
5th Floor, Suite 503
El Paso, Texas 79901
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Monday-Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone (915) 546-2050
Fax (915) 546-2133
Email comments@epcounty.com
Annex Offices
In compliance with the City/County “Stay Home Order,” all our Annexes will remain closed until further notice.
For help with a protective order call (915) 546-2153. For all other inquiries, please call (915) 546-2050.
Downtown Office
500 E. San Antonio
5th Floor, Suite 503
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone (915) 546-2050
Fax (915) 546-2133
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Ysleta Annex Office
9521 Socorro Rd. Suite A-3
El Paso, Texas 79927
Phone (915) 858-2239
Fax (915) 858-0631
Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Northwest Office
435 E. Vinton Rd., Suite B
Vinton, Texas 79821
Phone (915) 886-1075
Fax (915) 546-2133
Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the El Paso County Attorney's office is to represent the County of El Paso and the State of Texas by providing high quality, cost-effective legal services in an ethical, professional and competent manner. We shall seek justice, secure the protection and safety of all people, and enhance the quality of life in our community. In doing so, we shall treat all people with dignity, respect, honesty and fairness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The El Paso County Attorney represents the County and Hospital District, its officials, and employees in various legal matters and prosecutes a variety of cases affecting families and children such as juvenile crime, child and elder abuse, mental health, and family violence. The office also enforces state and county environmental and health laws, such as illegal dumping, clean air, and water violations. The office practice includes civil and criminal litigation, collections, and general counsel work. Community service is emphasized.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES