Damon Brown hired as San Diego County’s new top lawyer, its fifth since 2020

San Diego County has a new top lawyer, its fifth since 2020.

Damon Brown, a top adviser to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, will lead the county’s legal office after getting confirmed unanimously Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors without debate.

At the Attorney General’s Office, Brown has handled a sizable portfolio, including civil and voting rights, immigration and consumer protection. He was previously Compton’s city attorney and worked in the private sector.

“I look forward to serving the county, the board and our residents with ethical, sound and practical legal counsel, and to supporting transparent and effective county government,” Brown said in a statement.

He starts Jan. 26.

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