Can the City Attorney provide legal advice to private citizens?

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.

For general questions or seeking legal representation, call the Antelope Valley Self-Help Legal Access Center at 800-433-6251, or the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) at 213-627-2727 or visit the LACBA website.

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1. Can the City Attorney provide legal advice to private citizens?
2. What is the difference between City Attorney and District Attorney?
3. Who does the City Attorney work for?
4. Where can I view the City of Palmdale Municipal Code?
5. Who do I call to report a possible crime or City code violation?
6. What is the procedure for filing a claim against the City of Palmdale or the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale?
7. What is the procedure for submitting a Public Records Act Request?
8. Can I operate a commercial cannabis operation in the City of Palmdale?
9. Can the City Attorney's office assist me with Housing Rights issues?