Town Attorney - FAQs
- Can a citizen receive legal advice from the Town Attorney’s Office?
- I have a legal question/problem, who can I speak to?
- Does the Town Attorney’s Office write the Town’s laws?
- If I have an attorney, may I speak with the Town Attorney?
1. Can a citizen receive legal advice from the Town Attorney's Office?
Generally no. Attorneys in the Legal department serve as attorneys for the Town government and Town officials, rather than for individual residents. Individuals must retain their own attorneys for legal advice and representation.
2. I have a legal question/problem, who can I speak to?
Contact your personal attorney or call:
Lawyer Referral and Information Service
177 North Church Avenue
Number 101
Tucson, Arizona 85701
(520) 623-4625
Lawyer Referral3. Does the Town Attorney’s Office write the Town’s laws?
The Town Attorney’s Office generally assists Town Departments and the Mayor and Council with all types of legal documents, including proposed ordinances and changes to the Town Code and other regulations. In most cases, the departments and elected officials shape their own policies and proposals for new laws, with the Town Attorney’s Office providing technical assistance and review
4. If I have an attorney, may I speak with the Town Attorney?
If you have a dispute with the Town, no. Only your attorney may contact the Town Attorney assigned to the matter. In particular, the Town Attorney’s Office cannot talk to represented parties without their attorney.