The mission of the Law Department is to enable Gwinnett County, its officials, and employees to accomplish their goals and priorities by providing exceptional legal services.

Law Department attorneys represent the government entity of Gwinnett County, as generally reflected by a majority vote of its Board of Commissioners. Law Department attorneys also represent, on occasion, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, other elected county officials, employees, managers, staff, authorities, constitutional officers, courts, and other related governmental organizations.

Vision Statement

A professional, talented, and innovative legal department exemplifying the Gwinnett Standard of Excellence.

Mission Statement

To enable Gwinnett County, its officials, and employees to accomplish their goals and priorities by providing exceptional legal services.

Values Statement

• Integrity – We believe in fulfilling our professional responsibilities in accordance with the highest moral and ethical standards.
• Excellence – We believe in upholding the Gwinnett Standard by providing superior legal services in an efficient and thorough manner.
• Responsiveness – We believe in effectively serving the County and our clients with accountability and dependability.
• Collaboration – We believe in being team-focused and building partnerships through the effective and purposeful exchange of information.
• Innovation – We believe in the strategic and forward-thinking adaptation of process, experience, and technology.

For legal assistance of a personal nature, such as questions on marriage, divorce, child custody, employee rights, rental and property rights, or other personal matters, please consult a reliable online search engine, the Gwinnett County Bar Association, or Atlanta Legal Aid’s Gwinnett County Office for assistance.