Attorney

Our Mission

To administer justice and promote public safety through the fair, honest, efficient and ethical enforcement of criminal and civil laws

Our Vision

Seek Justice

Services & Responsibilities

The Nobles County Attorney is elected by Nobles County voters. The Nobles County Attorney’s Office provides service and has responsibilities prescribed by state statutes as follows:

• Provides legal advice to the Nobles County Board of Commissioners and to other county officials.
• Represents Nobles County in various civil matters such as contract negotiations and forfeitures.
• Prosecutes felony level criminal cases occurring within the county, including personal crimes such as homicides, assaults, sex crimes, and robberies; property crimes such as burglaries, forgeries, damage to property, and thefts; drug crimes from possession and sale to manufacture; and serious driving offenses such as DWI with certain prior offenses and criminal vehicular operation.
• Prosecutes various misdemeanor level offenses.
• Advises any grand jury that might be convened.
• Represents the Nobles County Family Services Agency in civil proceedings such as mental health and chemical dependency commitments, juvenile protection and termination of parental rights proceedings and child support cases.