The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office that handles civil matters for the County of Riverside. The office provides advisory and litigation support on issues of vital concern to the County and its residents such as health care, public safety, child welfare, land development, environmental protection, public finance, taxation and elections. The office is staffed by experienced attorneys who have dedicated their careers to public service.

The office's primary clients are the Board of Supervisors and County agencies, departments, commissions and officers. Under certain circumstances, legal services may be provided to other public entities within the County, including special and school districts. The office does not provide legal services to private citizens.