We have a county official/employee who wants representation from our office (county attorney) in a criminal case. We have told him, based on art. 2.08, TCCP, that we cannot represent anyone in a criminal case. I have also sent him copies of court cases and AG opinions on this subject. He claims that he has been told of other counties where the county attorney's office represents county officials/employees in criminal matters. So my question is, do any of you represent any county officials/employees in criminal cases? If so, what is your authority to do so? Does anyone think it makes a difference whether or not the county attorney's office handles criminal prosecutions?

Short answer is no and no!

Talk about a HUGE conflict...........

Never.

lisa

Many years ago in a galaxy far away an assistant county attorney was representing a client (private practice) in a speeding case in another county. The fellow nearly lost his law license. I believe he had extensive suspensions of his license resulting from this representation.

So your hero is partially right, some idiots have done it, like those who wish to lose their law license.

Thanks, it's always nice to have confirmation that you're right.