GENERAL COUNSEL

The General Counsel Unit of the El Paso County Attorney’s Office provides legal advice and representation to County departments, elected officials, and boards. Our attorneys work to ensure that all County operations comply with state and local laws while supporting efficient and transparent government services.

The Unit is organized into three divisions, each focused on specific areas of County government:

Public Works and Projects Division

The Public Works and Projects Division provides legal support to departments responsible for the County’s infrastructure, facilities, and long-term planning. Our attorneys assist with:

• Contract drafting and review

• Legal opinions and guidance

• Public Information Act request processing

• Board advising and general legal services

Departments and officials served include:
Public Works • Facilities • Information Technology • Parks and Recreation • Planning and Development • Purchasing • Tax Assessor-Collector • Purchasing Board.

Commissioners Court and County Administration Division

This division advises County leadership and departments involved in administration, policy, and public service operations. Our legal team provides:

• Contract and procurement review

• Legal opinions and compliance support

• Assistance with Public Information Act requests

• Advising for County boards and commissions

Departments, officials, and boards served include:
Animal Welfare • Budget and Finance • Grants • Capital Planning • County Judge and Commissioners • County Administration • Communications • Economic Development • Elections • Office of New Americans • Legislative Affairs • Ethics Commission • Financial Recovery Division • Fleet • Historical Commission • Women’s Commission • Volunteer Coordination • Civil Service Commission • Election Commission • Election Board • Housing Finance Corporation • Arts Commission.

Justice Division

The Justice Division provides legal services to departments and offices that make up the County’s justice and public safety system. Our attorneys assist with:

• Contract drafting and review

• Legal opinions and policy guidance

• Public Information Act request processing

• Support for boards, commissions, and court operations

Departments and officials served include:
Domestic Relations Office • Community Services • Constables • County Auditor • County Clerk • County Courts • District Courts • Magistrate Courts • Council of Judges • County Court Administration • Criminal Justice Coordination • District Attorney • District Clerk • Human Resources • High Intensity Drug Task Force • Enterprise Justice • Justices of the Peace • Juvenile Probation • Medical Examiner • Probate Courts • County Attorney • Veterans Affairs • Public Defender.