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Oakland City Attorney

Oakland City Attorney

Oakland City Attorney

Oakland City Attorney

About

About the Office of the City Attorney

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The Office of the City Attorney

City Attorney

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Our Team

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Community Initiatives

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Outside Counsel

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Org Chart

Our philosophy - law in service of the public - guides how we provide legal services to the City of Oakland.

Law in Service of the Public

Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal services to the City of Oakland, promote open government and accountability to Oakland residents, and apply the law in an innovative and community-oriented manner to improve local quality of life.

We are committed to providing professional legal services that are efficient and accessible to Oakland residents, to whom we are ultimately accountable.

What We Do
The Office of the City Attorney provides legal counsel to the City of Oakland, its employees, officers, agencies, boards and commissions. This work includes:

  • Representing the City in litigation matters
  • Drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents
  • Reviewing the form and legality of all City contracts

The City Attorney’s Office does not represent individuals in private matters. Please go to Legal Resources[NEW1] for information about assistance with a private legal matter. See notes in main outline about where this info will live under “How Do I?”