Law Department

The Office of the DeKalb County Attorney serves the citizens of DeKalb County by providing high quality legal advice to the county and its officials, including the CEO, the Board of Commissioners, department directors and other county officers, boards, authorities and employees. The county attorney assists in the preparation of legislation and resolutions, provides legal opinions, negotiates and reviews contracts, and represents the county and its officials in civil litigation matters ranging from civil rights and constitutional cases to land use and zoning disputes.