The County Attorney represents and defends the state, county and its officers in officially related cases. The County Attorney also presents all mental health commitment proceedings, juvenile delinquency and children in need of assistance cases.

Most County Attorneys are part-time and may handle private legal work in addition to their official duties. The Muscatine County Attorney is not, in the official capacity, a lawyer for (or gives legal advice to) private groups or persons. This includes the preparation of wills, deeds or other legal documents for private individuals. The County Attorney also does not file lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits, including actions for dissolution of marriage.

The Muscatine County Attorney is a full-time position.

The County Attorney prosecutes all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances and provides legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county officers concerning county matters.