The City Attorney's Office is committed to providing professional, quality legal services that ultimately protect the interests of the City of Commerce, its departments, and the City Council.

Responsibilities
The City Attorney's Office provides legal advice to City government to minimize liability and ensure conformance to legal constraints. The attorney determines the merits of claims and defends against suits filed, while also filing suits on behalf of the City. The City Attorney's Office advises its client, the City Council of the City of Commerce; provides advice to City departments and represents the City in lawsuits where the City is a party.

Note: The City Attorney's Office does not provide legal advice to private citizens, nor does the City Attorney's Office handle criminal matters.