Alberico DePierro named in county counsel transition; law department staff praised

The Hudson County Board of County Commissioners announced a transition in the county law office on Thursday, introducing Alberico (Al) DePierro as a senior counsel figure in the county’s Law Department.

County Executive Craig Guy praised DePierro’s qualifications and said the administration was confident in his ability to lead legal work for the county. DePierro told the Board he was “humbled by the opportunity” and thanked former leaders and County staff for their support. Commissioners offered congratulations and verbal tributes during the meeting; members of the Law Department were present in the chambers.

Why it matters: County counsel provides legal advice on contracts, ordinances, litigation and administrative matters. The Board framed the announcement as a routine leadership transition and emphasized continuity: DePierro said he looks forward to “continuing to serve the legal needs of this great County.” County Executive Guy added that DePierro demonstrated the combination of “ability, common sense, and personality” the administration sought.

The announcement was followed by applause and brief comments by the County Executive’s chief of staff praising the Law Department and urging staff cooperation during the transition. DePierro thanked his family, colleagues and his engineering staff for their support and said he would remain engaged in county matters.

What happens next: The Board did not read a separate roll‑call vote on this announcement during the portion of the minutes available in the transcript; county officials said department staff will continue to coordinate on day‑to‑day legal matters and invited staff and the public to follow up with the Law Department for procedural questions.