Union County Attorney serves as the legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for Union County, Iowa, specializing in the prosecution of criminal offenses and the provision of legal counsel to county officials. As a government legal office, it stands out for its dedicated public service role in upholding state and local laws and representing county interests in legal matters.
The office operates with a focus on public safety and governance, offering legal guidance to the Board of Supervisors, county officers, and township officials. It represents and defends the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases, and handles mental health commitment proceedings along with juvenile and child welfare cases. The attorney does not provide services to private individuals or entities.
Services Offered
- Prosecution of state criminal law violations
- Prosecution of county ordinance violations
- Legal advice to the Board of Supervisors
- Legal counsel for county and township officers
- Representation and defense of the state, county, and county officers in official cases
- Mental health commitment proceedings
- Juvenile delinquency cases
- Children in need of assistance cases
- Attorney referral service