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Office of the County Counsel
Office of the County Counsel

Litigation

We handle nearly all of the County’s civil litigation.   In addition to defending the County in lawsuits, we also file litigation to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of county residents, such as lawsuits about substandard housing, consumer protection, workers’ rights, and environmental protection.  We also represent the County in probate court and child dependency court, and in administrative proceedings that help protect taxpayer dollars. 

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Protecting democracy in redistricting under the Voting Rights Act

Learn about protecting democracy in redistricting under the Voting Rights Act
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Protecting agricultural resources

Learn about protecting agricultural resources
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Protecting the community from gun violence

Learn about protecting the community from gun violence
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Protecting against financial abuse

Learn about protecting against financial abuse
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Exposing drug companies’ role in the opioid epidemic

Learn about exposing drug companies’ role in the opioid epidemic
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Net neutrality - Protecting internet access and freedom of information

Net neutrality - Protecting internet access and freedom of information
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Holding corporations accountable for lead paint that poisons California children in their homes

Learn about holding corporations accountable for lead paint that poisons California children in their homes
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Supporting DACA and standing up for immigrants’ rights

Learn about supporting DACA and standing up for immigrants’ rights
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“Sanctuary Jurisdiction” litigation - Defending the County’s funding for choosing to protect its immigrant residents

Learn about “Sanctuary Jurisdiction” litigation - Defending the County’s funding for choosing to protect its immigrant residents