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
The Office of the County Attorney is not permitted to:
- Provide legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney
- Give legal advice to private citizens
The County Attorney does not:
- Prosecute or defend criminal matters
- Represent departments or agencies of the State of Maryland
Contact Us
Deputy County AttorneyBuffy Giddens