City Attorney's Office

About Our Division

The City Attorney's Office assures the legality of the official business of the City of Flagstaff by providing legal advice and opinions to the Mayor and Council, the City Manager, the City departments, and the City's boards and commissions.

This division represents the City in civil litigation and represents the City and the State of Arizona in criminal misdemeanor cases occurring within the City limits. It also prepares or reviews all contracts, ordinances, resolutions, or other legal documents involving the City.

About the City Attorney

The City Attorney represents the City of Flagstaff as a municipal corporation, and the division prosecutes misdemeanor crimes and provides legal advice and representation only to City staff and City officials. The division does not provide legal representation or advice to persons outside the organization.

Disclaimer: The information in this website is for general purposes only and should not be construed as specific legal advice by the City Attorney's Office or its attorneys. If you have specific legal questions, please consult with your own lawyer. Sending us an email will not make you a client of this office or establish an attorney-client relationship. Anything you send us will not be confidential or privileged.