The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and services to County departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the County Council. Members of the office:

  • Wall sign that reads: Office of the County Attorney Research legal issues and provide opinions
  • Prepare and present legislation
  • Negotiate and prepare agreements and other documents on behalf of the County
  • Draft resolutions and ordinances
  • Acquire and convey title to real property
  • Represent the County in court and before various administrative bodies
  • Collect various County fees and charges
  • Publish the County Charter, Code, Zoning Ordinance and Opinions (click links below):

Our divisions and work units are responsible for a variety of functions ( see organization chart). Further details about our work can be found in the Office of the County Attorney Monthly Report.


MPIA requests for OCA records: If you wish to request any public records maintained by the County Attorney's Office, please send that request to:  

Diane Kilcoyne, Assistant County Attorney
Office of the County Attorney
101 Monroe Street, Third Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850
(240) 777-6700
Diane.Kilcoyne@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov


County Executive's Customer Service Commitment

Montgomery County Government is committed to providing exceptional service to our many diverse communities, residents and businesses. I encourage you to contact me if you feel that you have not received excellent service, or have compliments or other comments related to the service you received from your county government.
-Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive
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