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CITY
ATTORNEY
Michele
Vadon, City Attorney
(949) 863-3363
Fax: (949) 863-3350
Donald
Davis , Assistant City Attorney
Ralph Hanson, Assistant City Attorney
(714) 545-5559
Email - attorney@cityofindustry.org
The City Attorney's Office provides legal support to the City Council,
City Manager, Boards & Commissions, and City Departments in all
matters of law relating to the operations of the City.
Mission Statement:
The City Attorney serves The City of Industry as the chief legal advisor
and misdemeanor prosecutor. Dedicated to a philosophy of proactive
and early intervention lawyering. The City Attorney provides legal
guidance and support for elected City officials, City departments,
and boards and commissions; represents the City before judicial and
administrative bodies in Civil proceedings; and prosecutes misdemeanor
crimes.
Administration:
The City Attorney and the Assistant City Attorney provide
legal guidance and support to the Mayor, City Council, Council committees,
City Manager, and City departments. The City Attorney and the Assistant
City Attorney lead the office and manage the staff.
The Civil Division:
The Civil Division provides ongoing legal guidance and support to the
Mayor, City Council, City Clerk, City Auditor and Comptroller, City
departments, Council committees, Planning Commission, Housing Authority,
and Redevelopment Agency. The Civil Division includes Employment and
Safety Services, Public Works, Real Property, Trial and Public Policy
units. Civil Division deputies advise on matters such as managing the
City workforce; acquiring, using and regulating City lands; and financing
and constructing the City's multi-million dollar public works projects.
Staff is dedicated to handling disputes from the early stages through
trials and appeals in a proactive, efficient, and effective manner.
Criminal:
The Criminal Division prosecutes misdemeanors committed within the
City of Industry. Prosecutors in the Screening and Arraignment, Neighborhood
Prosecutions, Trial and Appellate Units handle the majority of the
cases reviewed each year. The Criminal Division ensures that people
who break the law receive appropriate punishment and rehabilitation.
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