The Steele County Attorney's Offices are located in the County Office Building at 303 S Cedar, Owatonna MN 55060.

The County Attorney is elected by the citizens of Steele County for a four-year term.

The County Attorney's office is the chief prosecutor of the court in criminal proceedings. The office serves as legal advisor to the Grand Jury, examines witness in the presence of the Grand Jury, issues subpoenas to bring witness before the Grand Jury, and prepares indictments for the Grand Jury.

The County Attorney's office represents interest of the County in jail proceedings and civil actions, provides opinion and advice to the County Board of Commissioners and the County offices. This office represents interest of the County in the collection of the support and determination of paternity, also for judicial commitment of people for mental illness.