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Office of the County Counsel Office of the County Counsel

WEBThe County of Santa Clara’s Office of the County Counsel is an award-winning public law office. Our work impacts the health, safety, and well-being of the 1.9 million people who …

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Health and Hospitals Team

WEBThe Health and Hospitals team provides legal research and advice to the County of Santa Clara’s healthcare delivery system. This Team counsels Santa Clara Valley Medical …

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Jeremy Pilaar Office of the County Counsel County of Santa Clara

WEBJeremy Pilaar joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2021. As Lead Deputy County Counsel for the Health and Hospitals Team, Jeremy oversees a group of attorneys who …

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Cristina Stella Office of the County Counsel County of Santa Clara

WEBOverview. Cristina Stella joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2023. She advises the County’s Office of Sustainability, Department of Environmental Health, and Department …

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Wesley Dodd Office of the County Counsel County of Santa Clara

WEBWesley Dodd joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2019. Wesley advises the County Health System, Valley Health Plan, and the Emergency Medical Services Agency on a …

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Jordan Keville Office of the County Counsel County of Santa Clara

WEBJordan Keville joined the Office of County Counsel in 2023. As a member of the Office’s Health and Hospitals Team, Jordan advises the County Health System on a variety of …

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Laura Trice Office of the County Counsel County of Santa Clara

WEBLaura joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2015. She litigates writs, appeals, and affirmative cases on behalf of the County and the People of the State of California, and …

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Jenny Lam Office of the County Counsel County of Santa Clara

WEBJenny Lam joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2010. As general counsel to the Public Health Department and Pharmacy Department, she advises on legal issues; …

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Environment and Land Use Team

WEBThe Environment and Land Use (ELU) Team provides legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, the Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency (including the …

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Phuntso Wangdra Office of the County Counsel County of Santa …

WEBOverview. Phuntso Wangdra joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2024 and works on the Health and Hospitals Team, as well as the Finance, Government Operations, and …

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Jail Reform and Custody Operations Team

WEBOur attorneys work with the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive’s Office, and applicable departments such as the Sheriff’s Office and Custody Health Services to help …

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Melissa Kiniyalocts Office of the County Counsel County of …

WEBMelissa Kiniyalocts joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2001. For the first 22 years in the Office, her practice focused on civil litigation representing the County and its …

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Mark A. Gonzalez Office of the County Counsel County of Santa …

WEBMark Gonzalez joined the Office of the County Counsel in 1999 and has been the lead attorney for the Adult and Elder Protection team since 2006. His primary practice areas …

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Civil Rights, Tort, and Employment Litigation Team Office of the

WEBThe Civil Rights, Tort, and Employment Litigation Team defends the County in lawsuits filed against the County, its officials, and/or its employees. The Team’s docket includes a …

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Michaela Lozano Lewis Office of the County Counsel County of …

WEBOverview. Michaela Lozano Lewis joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2015. In 2020, she became the Lead Deputy County Counsel for the Human Services Team and was …

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Human Services Team

WEBHuman Services Team. The Human Services Team provides legal advice to the County’s human services departments that provide benefits and supportive services, including the …

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Attorney directory A

WEBAaron Forbath. Aaron Forbath advises the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District, South Santa Clara County Fire District, Los Altos Hills County Fire District, and …

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Douglas M. Press Office of the County Counsel County of Santa …

WEBOverview. Douglas M. Press oversees the Office’s Health & Hospitals Team; the Civil Rights, Tort, and Employment Litigation Team; and the Jail Reform and Custody …

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Exposing drug companies’ role in the opioid epidemic

WEBIn 2014, our Office teamed up with the Orange County District Attorney (and later the Los Angeles County Counsel and Oakland City Attorney) to file the nation’s first government …

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