Harris County Commissioners Court Appoints Jonathan Fombonne as Next County Attorney
Houston, Texas – The Harris County Attorney’s Office announced today that the Harris County Commissioners Court has unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan Fombonne as the next Harris County Attorney.
Jonathan Fombonne has been serving as Deputy Harris County Attorney and First Assistant County Attorney under former County Attorney Christian Menefee. In that role, Fombonne was Menefee’s chief deputy, led legal strategy for many of for the office’s high-profile matters, advised elected officials and department heads directly, and served as trial and appellate counsel in all high profile litigation in the office from significant public law challenges to complex corporate and environmental cases. As County Attorney, he will serve as legal counsel to all elected offices in Harris County, including Commissioners Court. The Harris County Attorney serves as the chief civil legal counsel to Harris County and its elected officials, including the members of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
“It has been a privilege to serve Harris County over the past five years, and I am honored to be appointed as the next Harris County Attorney,” said Fombonne. “This office plays a vital role in the county’s day-to-day operations while also serving as legal counsel protecting the County’s legal interests in litigation. I look forward to continuing that work and ensuring our office remains a force for fairness, accountability, and progress. I have complete confidence in our talented staff and look forward to the great work ahead.”
Fombonne’s appointment reflects his longstanding commitment to public service, the mission of the County Attorney’s Office, and his ability to guide the office through this period of transition while building a strong foundation for the future.
“Since my first day in office, Jon has been a steady and capable leader, handling some of the office’s most complex and important cases,” said Christian Menefee. “He is easily one of the best lawyers I know and has been absolutely instrumental in building this office into what it is today. His deep knowledge of the office and proven leadership make him the ideal person to guide our team through this transition. I am confident the office will continue to thrive and be a shining example of what good government looks like.”
The Harris County Attorney’s Office represents Texas’s largest county in all civil legal matters, including serving as legal counsel to county officials and employees. The office includes eleven legal practice divisions, as well as the Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library.
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