Hudson County Counsel – Jersey City, NJ

Office of the County Counsel

Hudson County Department of Law

The Hudson County Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the County Executive, the Board of County Commissioners, and all county departments. Located within the Administration Building Annex near Journal Square, this office is responsible for the civil legal affairs of the county government. The legal team drafts and reviews resolutions, ordinances, and contracts, ensuring that all county operations comply with local, state, and federal laws.

• Litigation Defense: Represents Hudson County in civil litigation matters, including liability claims, employment disputes, and tax appeals.
• Contract Review: Oversees the legal aspects of public contracts, procurement processes, and real estate transactions involving county property.
• Legal Opinions: Provides formal legal opinions to county officials to guide policy-making and administrative decisions.
• OPRA Compliance: Advises on compliance with the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and handles responses to complex records requests.

This office acts solely as the attorney for the county government entity and does not provide personal legal advice or criminal defense services to members of the public. Residents seeking a public defender for criminal matters must contact the State Office of the Public Defender. Access to the building requires passing through security screening.