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.