Mission Statement
The City Attorney's Office mission is to provide legal advice and
support to the Mayor and City Council, City departments, and City
boards and commissions; represent the City before judicial and administrative
agencies in civil litigation proceedings; and prosecute a misdemeanor
violations of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
Overview
In accordance with the City Charter, the City Attorney is appointed
by the City Council to act as the City's general counsel. As the
City's general counsel, the City Attorney provides a full range
of legal services to the City and is the chief legal advisor to
the City Council, City Manager, Redevelopment Agency, City departments,
and all appointed boards and commissions. While performing her duties
as the City's chief legal advisor, the City Attorney, among other
things, manages all outside counsel, reviews and negotiates City
and Redevelopment Agency agreements, proffers advice on labor and
employment issues, helps draft and review legislation, litigates
civil cases, and prosecutes a limited number of Municipal Code violations.
To see a more detailed listing of the City Attorney's responsibilities
click here.
Ann Y. Moore, who grew up in Chula Vista, was appointed as City
Attorney by the City Council in March of 2003. She has practiced
law for 18 years, including 14 years as a municipal attorney for
both the City of Chula Vista and the City of San Diego. She received
a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law,
where she was a member of the San Diego Law Review, and holds a
Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University. In addition
to the City Attorney, the City Attorney's office is staffed by seven
full-time attorneys and four administrative and support assistants.
The City Attorney's Office does not provide private legal advice
to citizens nor does it prosecute violations of the California Penal
Code, California Vehicle Code, or other violations of State law.
If you are seeking legal representation, links to referral services
are listed below. If you wish to report a violation of State law,
you should contact the Chula Vista Police Department or San Diego
County District Attorney's Office. Information on contacting those
agencies is listed below.
Contact Information
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City Attorney's Office
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Telephone and E-mail:
Phone: (619) 691-5037
Fax: (619) 409-5823
Email The City Attorney
Helpful Links
For information on prosecuting violations of State law, contact
the San Diego County - South Bay District Attorney's Office by calling
(619) 691-4695 or visit their website.
To retain a private attorney or a legal clinic, contact the San
Diego County Bar Association at (619) 231-0781 or visit
their website.
If you are a criminal defendant and unable to afford a private
attorney contact the San Diego County Public Defender (South Bay
Office) at (619) 498-2001 or visit
their website.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
of the City Attorney.
If you have questions about a parking ticket contact the City of
Chula Vista Finance Department by calling (619) 691-5051 or visit
the web page
here.
Access the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code website
here.
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