The City Attorney provides legal representation and advises City officials on all legal matters involving the City, including land use, personnel, contracts, real property transactions, elections and redevelopment. The City Attorney represents the City in State and Federal court and oversees outside counsel handling other litigation. The City Attorney's Office also oversees the risk management function of the City. The City Attorney cannot provide legal advice to private citizens. A set of the Alameda Municipal Code Books are located in the Alameda Main Library as well as its branches for citizens' use.
Claim forms are available from the City Attorney's Office.
The claim must be filed with the City Clerk's Office within 6 months from the date of the incident. The City Clerk will then forward it to the City Attorney's Office. All claims are administered by the Risk Manager.