County Attorney
Our Mission
The Mission of the La Plata County Attorney’s office is to represent La Plata County government in Court and administrative proceedings and provide comprehensive legal support to the offices and departments of the La Plata County government.
State law requires the Office of the County Attorney to primarily represent the interests of the Board of County Commissioners. The County Attorney’s Office also provides legal services to La Plata County’s elected or appointed officials, various administrative departments, and appointed advisory boards and commissions. State law also requires the County Attorney's office to represent the People through the County's Human Services Department in child protection, child support, adult protection and welfare fraud proceedings.
Legal Questions
Please note: The La Plata County Attorney’s office does not give legal advice or assistance to the general public.
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For Questions Regarding |
Call: |
Phone Number: |
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Criminal Matters, Traffic Matters, Bad Checks |
District Attorney’s Office |
970-247-8850 |
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Civil Litigation Matters, How to Contact the Court |
La Plata County Combined Courts |
970-247-2304 |
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Jury Duty |
Jury Commissioner |
970-247-2304 ext: 6110 |
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Human Services/Social Services |
La Plata County Human Services |
970-382-6150 |
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Service of Summons by Sheriff |
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office |
970-247-1157 |
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All medical and criminal emergencies |
911 |
911 |
| Criminal Matters | Public Defender | 970-247-9284 |
| Consumer Fraud or Economic Crime Matters | Colorado Attorney General | 1-800-332-2071 |
| Landlord/Tenant, Evictions, Mechanics Liens, Real Estate Matters, Family Law | Colorado Legal Services | http://coloradolegalservices.org |
