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When fully staffed, the City Attorney's office is comprised of ten full-time attorneys, one risk management specialist, three administrative assistants and one manager. From time to time the City Attorney also engages outside counsel to assist with litigation and/or specialty law issues. Volunteer legal interns also provide valuable support. Click here for an overview of the City Attorney's Office.
Marco Verdugo was sworn in as City Attorney on April 9, 2024.
In accordance with a June 2008 voter approved City Charter amendment, the City Attorney position was changed from a City Council appointed position to an elected position. The City's first elected City Attorney was sworn in December 2010. Notwithstanding this change, the City Attorney's primary function remains the same: to act as the City's general counsel on all legal matters.