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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Chiu secures $4.5 million settlement for delivery drivers misclassified by WorkWhile
January 21, 2026
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City Attorney’s litigation against Federal Administration has preserved billions in funding for San Francisco
January 20, 2026
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City Attorney secures $1 million settlement from online tobacco retailer
January 8, 2026
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City Attorney shuts down brothel fronting as a massage parlor
January 6, 2026
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Federal Government restores access to critical public health data after SF wins lawsuit
December 22, 2025
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