Oakland City Attorney. Law in Service of the Public

Defending Oakland's progressive policies and initiating legal action when the community's quality of life or economic interests are jeopardized.

Barbara Parker, City Attorney

Highlights

Annual Report 09/10
trial

City Attorney goes to court against hotels catering to prostitution read more

Citizens United reso

City opposes unlimited coporate spending on elections read more

memo

Urgent memo: Compliance with California Public Records Act read more

Neighborhood Law Corps

Neighborhood Law Corps

Community Lawyers for Oakland

Working to improve neighborhoods block by block by taking on drug sales, substandard housing, blight and other public nuisances.

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Notable Cases

Notable Cases

Norteño Gang Injunction Lawsuit

Court grants restraining order against violent criminal enterprise.

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Videos

Video Blogs

Interviews, news & videos about Oakland

Latest PSA: How to get real foreclosure help and avoid rescue scams. watch video