The Civil division is connected to functions and services in the Risk Management, City Clerk, and Records divisions.  This division is generally responsible for providing legal advice to the City Council, City Manager, departments and committees on all government matters.  These functions are performed by the City Attorney, Senior Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, and Legal Analyst, and support the City’s goal of “Build Effective & Accountable Government.”  All of these functions and programs are services provided to internal customers and the public, and are not supported by, or generate, any revenues.

The City Attorney’s Office is prohibited from providing legal advice to residents.  Individuals needing legal assistance must retain private counsel.  The King County Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service.  For more information please contact (206) 623-2551, or LRS@kcba.org.

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