City Attorney
Legal Advice
The Office of the City Attorney provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and other city officials and employees on a broad range of issues.
The City Attorney is appointed
by and reports to the Mayor and City Council. The office mission is to advance the interests of the city
through its laws and legal instruments, and to reduce the risk
of legal liability through advance planning
and prevention.
Citizen Advice
The City Attorney's Office does not provide legal advice to private citizens.
The City Attorney's Office
only represents the City of Fredericksburg, its boards, commissions, agencies, officials, and employees on
matters of public business. If a citizen requires legal assistance he or she must contact a private attorney.
Private Representation
If
you need private representation, you may wish to contact the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service, which is
sponsored by the
Virginia State Bar
at 1-800-552-7977.
The City Attorney does not prosecute criminal offenses.
Matters involving criminal prosecution for
violations of state code including most misdemeanors and all felony offenses are handled through
the
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney.