Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2025) - The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners today unanimously approved Julia Mandell as the new County Attorney, giving her a three-year-contract to replace Christine Beck, who is retiring.
Mandell will assume the role on Jan. 13, 2026. To ensure a seamless transition, Commissioners also extended Beck's tenure as County Attorney until Jan. 12, 2026.
Mandell currently works as a Hillsborough County Senior Assistant County Attorney, a position she has held since 2024. She previously served in the County Attorney's Office as an Assistant County Attorney from 1996 to 2003. Mandell previously served in the City of Tampa Attorney's Office for 13 years, including an appointment as the Tampa City Attorney from 2013 to 2017. Mandell also practiced in several prominent law firms specializing in local government and land use law in the Tampa Bay area, including serving as a Shareholder and Land Use and Real Estate Section chair. Mandell has been board certified in city, county and local government law since 2003.
The County Attorney represents and provides legal advice to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and all County departments. In addition, the County Attorney's Office provides legal services to the County's constitutionally elected officers.
Beck has served as County Attorney since 2018, guiding the County though significant and complex legal issues during her tenure.
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