City Attorney
Our role is to serve as our city government’s lawyers.
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We provide the highest quality legal services to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, and other elected officials as well as to over 100 departments, boards, commissions and offices that comprise the City and County of San Francisco’s government.
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| About the office Learn more about our organization and responsibilities. |
Our work Learn more about some of our major lawsuits and initiatives. |
| Legal teams Our office has over 20 teams that provide legal expertise and representation to our many clients. |
Standing up for S.F. Our office defends San Francisco’s policies and values against federal overreach. |
| Services File a claim for injury or property damage, submit a property or business tax refund claim, or report a consumer complaint. |
Careers Apply for a job, internship, fellowship, or contracting opportunity with our office. |
| Opinions View our public legal opinions from 2002 to the present. |
Good government Learn about laws governing open meetings, public records, ethics, and the conduct of public employees. |
News
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City Attorney wins over $1 million in fraud trial against developer Kevin O’Connor
November 5, 2025
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San Francisco and Santa Clara County join coalition suing to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
November 3, 2025
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Lianne Dumas appointed to San Francisco Superior Court
October 30, 2025
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City Attorney secures nearly $3 million settlement from online tobacco retailers
October 24, 2025
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San Francisco urges SCOTUS to stop unlawful deployment of National Guard in Chicago
October 21, 2025
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