City Attorney's Office Welcome
The City Attorney's Office is the legal advisor to the City of Upper Arlington. We are charged with the duties of service and advice that is intelligent, trustworthy, and dedicated to public service. We commit ourselves to professionalism and to understand and further the goals of City Council and City Departments. We adhere to the highest standard of ethics and confidentiality.
To accomplish our mission, we will:
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Provide responsive and timely legal advice to City Council and City Departments.
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Provide assertive representation in civil, criminal and administrative litigation.
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Provide prompt and effective assistance in negotiations and drafting of contracts and other legal documents.
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Provide traning and informational resources to City Council and City Departments.
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Provide mediation and probation services for violations of City ordinances.
The City Attorney's Office is responsible for all of the City's legal needs, serving as counsel to City Council, the City Manager, City departments, and various boards and commissions.
The office prosecutes misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses in Upper Arlington Mayor's Court and Franklin County Municipal Court, oversees the Upper Arlington Probation Division, and conducts various mediation and diversion programs.
The office practice covers a wide range including -
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Code Compliance
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Economic Development
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Election Law
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Employee Labor Negotiations
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Human Resource Laws
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Municipal Law (Zoning and Land Use)
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Personal Service Employment Contracts
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Police and Fire Safety Force Issues
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Procurement Law
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Public Records Law
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Telecommunications
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Taxation