LCOG's legal staff provides legal representation for cities and hearings official services for all governments.  In their hearings official capacity attorneys decide quasi-judicial land use applications, the formation of local improvement districts, legal infractions, SDC appeals, and allegations of violations of state rules.

LCOG's attorneys provide general legal representation and specialized legal advice, including cable TV regulation, for local governments. LCOG also provides training to planning commissions and city councils on planning law and the conduct of hearings, on Oregon Public Records Law, government ethics and the Oregon Open Meetings Law.