County attorney's office to add two attorneys after planned retirement; hires start in September

Routt County officials announced staffing changes in the county attorney's office after a pending retirement. The county reported that a long-time attorney intends to retire Jan. 2, and the county has selected two local candidates to join the legal team.

Roberta (discussion referenced hires in the legal briefing) said Matt Chestold, currently an assistant district attorney with long tenure in the community, will begin Sept. 2, and Molly Hampshire, who previously worked in the public defender's office and currently with SafeSport, will begin Sept. 30. Staff said the hires allow the office to expand capacity and that a regular quarterly update on pending legal matters is scheduled.

The board welcomed the hires and asked staff to arrange introductions and an office lunch once the new attorneys are on board. No formal action was required; the announcements were informational.