Former Montgomery County Attorney Marc Hansen passed away on July 15. Hansen worked for the Montgomery County Attorney’s Office for 37, including 12 years as County Attorney. Hansen was born in 1946 in Kankakee, Illinois and attended MacMurray College, Washington University, and American University. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released the following statement on Monday:
“Montgomery County today lost a kind and passionate long-time resident who devoted much of his life to public service with our County Government. Marc Hansen worked in the County Attorney’s Office for 37 years, including the last twelve as the County Attorney. He retired in January 2022, as the longest-serving County Attorney. Over almost four decades, multiple County Executives, dozens of County Council members, and thousands of County colleagues relied on his advice and guidance.
He encouraged, trained, and mentored countless attorneys, including many who have gone on to become judges, Assistant Maryland Attorney Generals, federal attorneys, and attorneys who have risen in the ranks in the Office of the County Attorney. During the early, complicated months of the COVID-19 pandemic, he provided critical legal guidance for many of the steps we took to keep residents safe.
Our thoughts are with his wife, their children, and all of his friends and former co-workers who will miss him greatly.