The City Attorney’s Office is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the City Council, Boards and Commissions, and all City officers and employees. We also handle the City’s civil and criminal litigation. Our office is staffed by seven attorneys, an office administrator, two paralegals and two legal secretaries.

Mission Statement

To provide competent, helpful, timely and cost-effective legal representation to the City of Santa Barbara.

Location

740 State Street,
Suite 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Business Hours

We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1990
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990

Phone (805) 564-5326
Fax (805) 897-2532