Does the County Attorney represent private groups or persons?
Most County Attorneys are part-time and may handle private legal work in addition to their official duties. The Muscatine County Attorney is not, in the official capacity, a lawyer for (or gives legal advice to) private groups or persons. This includes the preparation of wills, deeds or other legal documents for private individuals. The County Attorney also does not file lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits, including actions for dissolution of marriage.

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1. Who does the County Attorney represent?
2. Does the County Attorney represent private groups or persons?
3. Is the County Attorney full-time or part-time?
4. What are the responsibilities of the County Attorney?