Who We Are
The City Attorney is the municipal lawyer for the City and County of San Francisco.
In general, our office:
- represents the City and County in all civil legal proceedings;
- provides consistent, independent, and objective legal guidance and problem-solving to City and County departments, boards, commissions, and elected officials such as the Mayor and Board of Supervisors;
- drafts and approves as to form legislation, bonds, contracts, and real estate transitions and development documents;
- conducts public integrity investigations to root out conflicts of interest and corruption in City and County services and spending;
- investigates, evaluates, and recommends disposition of all claims made against the City and County;
- makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the settlement or dismissal of legal proceedings; and
- actively investigates and sues to protect and advance the rights of San Francisco residents, workers, and communities, focusing on civil rights, climate change, consumer protection, housing and homelessness, and workers’ rights.
Budget
We invite San Francisco residents and taxpayers to provide input on our office’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Find materials related to the office’s budget here. Please email us your input at: budget@sfcityatty.org.
What’s Next?
Our office will hold a public meeting on February 12, 2025 at 9 a.m. to get input on our budget. The meeting will be held at 1390 Market St., Fox Plaza, 7th Floor.
To join the meeting virtually, please utilize the following link and enter the hearing at least 5 minutes prior to the 9 a.m. start time. Click here to join the meeting.
Join by the meeting ID:
- Meeting ID: 161 590 1828
- Password: 989352
Join by phone:
- +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
- +1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line)
We will accept public comment at the end of the meeting.