General Info

Broward County, with more than 1.6 million residents, is the one of the largest counties in the state of Florida. The Broward County Attorney is appointed by the Broward County board of county commissioners and is directly responsible to the board. The office is the chief legal counsel to the county. It represents the county, the county commission, the county administrator, the department heads, all departments and divisions of the county, and all boards, committees, agencies, and authorities in all legal matters affecting the county. The mission of the office is to protect the legal interests of Broward County in all legal matters; give quality legal advice and opinions when requested by the board of county commissioners, county administration and county agencies; and ensure that all civil litigation brought by or against Broward County is processed in a professional and effective manner. The Broward County Attorney is located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.