Chasity H. O'SteenCounty Attorney
The County Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and advice to Leon County Government, which includes the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and County Departments, as well as certain boards and agencies organized under the Board of County Commissioners. Legal services include advising and counseling our client; drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, and resolutions; pursuing and defending civil actions at all levels of State and Federal courts; and, coordinating legal services in general on behalf of Leon County Government.
Chasity H. O'Steen began serving as the County Attorney on April 1, 2020. She is assisted in representing Leon County Government by Deputy County Attorney, LaShawn D. Riggans; Sr. Assistant County Attorney, Daniel J. Rigo; and, Assistant County Attorneys, Emily Pepin Bouza, Kyle L. Kemper, and Christina M. Smiekle.
The County Attorney's Office does not provide legal advice and counsel to the general public or individual citizens.
Legal resources for the general public and individual citizens include private practice attorneys and the following:
The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
(800) 342-8011
The Tallahassee Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
(850) 222-3292
Legal Services of North Florida
(850) 385-7603