Orange County Hires New County Attorney
By: Orange County Communications
The Orange County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the selection of Amy Wilson to serve in the role of County Attorney. The County Attorney's Office provides legal counsel and advice in civil matters to the Board of Supervisors and other boards, agencies, and officials of the County as directed by the Board. Furthermore, the Office drafts ordinances and resolutions to implement the policy decisions of the Board of Supervisors and represents the County in litigation and in prosecuting County Code violations. Ms. Wilson is well - prepared for her new role in Orange County. Her previous position was Senior Assistant County Attorney for Douglas County, CO. Douglas County is part of the Denver–Aurora– Lakewood metropolitan statistical area, located midway between Colorado's two largest cities, Denver and Colorado Springs. As a key responsibility of that role, Ms. Wilson regularly
advised their Planning Commission regarding land use and a variety of other legal matters. Additionally, she served in the State of Colorado ’ s Department of Law and 18th Judicial District. These experiences provide her with a particularly informed perspective on governmental law at both the state and local levels.
In addition to these credentials, Ms. Wilson served in the U.S. Army as an attorney and prosecutor for more than a decade. Most recently, she served in the Army JAG (Judge Advocate General) Corps as the Judge Advocate for the Army ’ s 1st Space Brigade, based in Colorado Springs, CO. “ We are excited to welcome Amy Wilson as our new County Attorney, ” said R. Mark Johnson, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “ When reviewing the applicants, her extensive service, experience and dedication to excellence placed her in the forefront and we are excited that she is bringing such a strong collection of skills to Orange County," he added.
Ms. Wilson will assume her new office effective Monday, June 3. She is excited about the opportunities of the new role and to be relocating to Orange County with her husband and family, as it will bring them closer to relatives. “ Joining Orange County as the County Attorney marks a new chapter in my career where I can positively contribute to this historic and idyllic community. I am excited to embark on this journey, bringing with me a passion for public service and a commitment to provide exceptional legal counsel and representation to the Orange County Government, ” said Wilson. For more information about the County Attorney ’ s Office, please visit our website at www.orangecountyva.gov/189/County - Attorney, or call (540) 672 - 3313.
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