NAOMI R. LEISZ SANDERS COUNTY ATTORNEY & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR PROSECUTION In Montana, the County Attorney is the public prosecutor who represents their own County and the State of Montana in all criminal cases and civil matters occurring within their County. Sanders County Attorney's Office prosecutes for the Sheriff's Office, City Police, the Fish Wildlife and Parks Wardens, Montana Highway Patrol, the Brand Inspector, the Department of Transportation, and others. The County attorney is prevented by law from giving legal advice to private citizens on civil matters. In Sanders County, Naomi routinely handles the following type matters: -Drug Crimes/Possession/Distribution of Dangerous Drugs -Sex Crimes/Sexual Assault/Sexual Intercourse Without Consent -Partner Family Member Assault, Strangulation Cases -Burglary, Theft, Property Crimes -Fugitive from Justice/Governor's Warrants/Requisitions -Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs -Guardianships/Conservatorships -Mental Health Commitments -Juvenile Prosecution (Youth Court) -Child In Need of Care Cases (Child Abuse/Neglect Cases) -Probation Revocation Cases -Sentencing Hearings Filing criminal charges requires an investigation and action by a law enforcement agency. The Sanders County Attorney's Office does not investigate crimes. CIVIL ADVISOR In addition to prosecuting crimes, the County Attorney is the chief legal counsel for Sanders County, the Board of County Commissioners, all other political subdivisions their Boards and Officers within the County. Naomi routinely provides legal counsel and written advisories to various political subdivisions including but not limited to Rural Fire Boards, Sewer Boards, Park Boards, Water Boards Subdivision and Platting Act; Easements, County roads, Coroner's Office, and Local Regulations. PROFILE Naomi Ruth Leisz has been practicing law for over 20+ years. She was elected in 2018 as Sanders County Attorney/ Public Administrator. She is a lifelong resident of Trout Creek and a graduate of Noxon High School. She attended Montana State University and California State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in International Business. She earned her Juris Doctor of Law at Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, MN. Naomi has previously worked as a Public Defender for over 10 years representing Defendants in both misdemeanors and felonies. Naomi has extensive experience with real estate transactions, corporations, estate planning, landlord/ tenant, contract law & civil litigation. Naomi has also filed and won cases in the Montana Supreme Court. Naomi previously served as the City Attorney for the City of Thompson Falls handling criminal prosecutions and civil matters for the city. Naomi's legal background has been critical in fulfilling her duties as County Attorney. Her experience is vital considering Montana prosecutors have more power and discretion in the process of law enforcement than any other public official. CONTACT EMAIL: naomi4countyattorney@gmail.com Paid for By: Naomi R. Leisz for County Attorney, Elizabeth J. Glackin, Treasurer, P.O. Box 1482, Trout Creek, MT 59874 NAOMI R. LEISZ SANDERS COUNTY ATTORNEY & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR PROSECUTION In Montana , the County Attorney is the public prosecutor who represents their own County and the State of Montana in all criminal cases and civil matters occurring within their County . Sanders County Attorney's Office prosecutes for the Sheriff's Office , City Police , the Fish Wildlife and Parks Wardens , Montana Highway Patrol , the Brand Inspector , the Department of Transportation , and others . The County attorney is prevented by law from giving legal advice to private citizens on civil matters . In Sanders County , Naomi routinely handles the following type matters : -Drug Crimes / Possession / Distribution of Dangerous Drugs -Sex Crimes / Sexual Assault / Sexual Intercourse Without Consent -Partner Family Member Assault , Strangulation Cases -Burglary , Theft , Property Crimes -Fugitive from Justice / Governor's Warrants / Requisitions -Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs -Guardianships / Conservatorships -Mental Health Commitments -Juvenile Prosecution ( Youth Court ) -Child In Need of Care Cases ( Child Abuse / Neglect Cases ) -Probation Revocation Cases -Sentencing Hearings Filing criminal charges requires an investigation and action by a law enforcement agency . The Sanders County Attorney's Office does not investigate crimes . CIVIL ADVISOR In addition to prosecuting crimes , the County Attorney is the chief legal counsel for Sanders County , the Board of County Commissioners , all other political subdivisions their Boards and Officers within the County . Naomi routinely provides legal counsel and written advisories to various political subdivisions including but not limited to Rural Fire Boards , Sewer Boards , Park Boards , Water Boards Subdivision and Platting Act ; Easements , County roads , Coroner's Office , and Local Regulations . PROFILE Naomi Ruth Leisz has been practicing law for over 20+ years . She was elected in 2018 as Sanders County Attorney / Public Administrator . She is a lifelong resident of Trout Creek and a graduate of Noxon High School . She attended Montana State University and California State University , earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in International Business . She earned her Juris Doctor of Law at Hamline University School of Law , St. Paul , MN . Naomi has previously worked as a Public Defender for over 10 years representing Defendants in both misdemeanors and felonies . Naomi has extensive experience with real estate transactions , corporations , estate planning , landlord / tenant , contract law & civil litigation . Naomi has also filed and won cases in the Montana Supreme Court . Naomi previously served as the City Attorney for the City of Thompson Falls handling criminal prosecutions and civil matters for the city . Naomi's legal background has been critical in fulfilling her duties as County Attorney . Her experience is vital considering Montana prosecutors have more power and discretion in the process of law enforcement than any other public official . CONTACT EMAIL : naomi4countyattorney@gmail.com Paid for By : Naomi R. Leisz for County Attorney , Elizabeth J. Glackin , Treasurer , P.O. Box 1482 , Trout Creek , MT 59874