Office Of Legal Counsel

The Office of Legal Counsel, managed by the Administrator of Legal Support Services, is a separately established unit within the Office of the Director. The unit provides legal representation and consultation for the Director, administrators and other employees of the Department of Corrections in a variety of cases and forums. Staff attorneys represent the interests of the Department and its personnel in Federal and State Court actions, administrative tribunals (such as the Commission on Human Rights, Personnel Appeal Boards, etc.), and grievances and arbitration proceedings.