The Office of the City Attorney defends Oakland’s interests and resources in court and initiates legal action to secure justice and protect the rights of Oakland taxpayers and residents. We draft and review ordinances and resolutions and sponsor legislation along with members of the City Council. We aggressively and strategically negotiate major agreements, approve as to form and legality all contracts and help to shape Oakland’s policies. And we provide expert legal advice to City leaders and officials including the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Administrator and City departments, boards and commissions.

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Oakland City Attorney's Office

Barbara J. Parker

Selia Warren

Scott Hugo

Michael Quirk

Martha Cardenas

Malia McPherson

Lesley Casto

John Burke

Jady Leung

Cynthia Garcia

Alexis Ballinger

The Legal Team at the Oakland City Attorney's Office is responsible for defending the city's interests and resources in court, initiating legal actions to protect the rights of Oakland taxpayers and residents, drafting and reviewing ordinances and resolutions, and providing expert legal advice to city leaders and officials. This team also negotiates major agreements, ensures all contracts are legally sound, and helps shape city policies, working collaboratively across various specializations such as real estate, housing justice, and neighborhood law.

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