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.