Oakland City Attorney. Law in Service of the Public

Defending Oakland's progressive policies and initiating legal action when the community's quality of life or economic interests are jeopardized.

John Russo, Elected City Attorney

Highlights

Special Prosecution Team

City Attorney, DA partner to step up prosecution of non-felony crimes read more

View all travel expenses for the City Attorney's Office in FY07/08 read more

Campaign for Real Oakland Administrative Reform (ROAR) read more

Neighborhood Law Corps

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Community Lawyers for Oakland

Working to improve neighborhoods block by block by taking on drug sales, substandard housing, blight and other public nuisances.

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Notable Cases

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Central Reservoir Landslide

Evidence shows leaks in EBMUD's Central Reservoir caused extensive damage to homes and a street in the Dimond district.

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Video Blog

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ROAR Press Conference

July 9, 2008

Launch of the Real Oakland Administrative Reform campaign for accountable, transparent and effective city government. watch video