Can the City Attorney represent private citizens who do not have funds to hire a private attorney?
No. The City Attorney is legally prohibited from representing individuals in private legal matters. Attorneys in the office only represent City officials, departments, agencies, and employees in the course of their official acts or business.

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1. What is the difference between the City Attorney and the District Attorney?
2. How do I contact the District Attorney?
3. Who does the City Attorney work for?
4. Can the City Attorney represent private citizens who do not have funds to hire a private attorney?
5. Should I report possible crimes or code violations to the City Attorney's Office?
6. I believe I have been damaged by the actions or negligence of the City or 1 of it's employees and wish to file a claim for money damages. How do I do that?