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County Attorney

Baldemar Gutierrez

CONTACT US:
Duval County Office
Phone number: (361) 279-6232
Office Fax number: (361) 279-7365

The Gutierrez Law Firm, Inc.
700 East Third Street
Alice, Texas 78332
Phone: (361) 664-7377
Fax: (361) 664-7245
baldemar.gutierrez@co.duval.tx.us

Duval County Office Staff

Ernestina Gonzalez
Sarah Gutierrez
Lizette Samaniego
Venessa Lopez- Victim Assistance Coordinator

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mailing address:
Duval County Attorney Office
PO Drawer 1076
San Diego, TX 78384

Physical Address:
400 E. Gravis 2nd Floor
San Diego, TX 78384

About the Office

The county attorney represents the state in misdemeanor criminal cases in county court. The attorney works with law enforcement officers in the investigation and preparation of cases to be heard before the county court. Other duties include prosecution of juvenile offenders, representation of victims of violence in protective orders and of financial abuses.

The county attorney typically provides legal advice to the county commissioners court and other elected officials. In case of legal technicality or conflict of interest, the attorney makes sure they do not violate the Texas Government Codes. When requested in writing, the county attorney provides legal counsel to county officials about their duties of office.

To learn more about responsibilities and duties of County Attorney, click here for more information