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Advisory Division

1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1100
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-6220

Photo of Mary Jo Lanzafame Mary Jo Lanzafame
Assistant City Attorney

The Advisory Division provides advice to the City and each of its departments, including the City Council and Mayor. The Advisory Division is divided into five sections:

Legal Opinions
Memorandum of Law
Reports to City Council
Resolutions & Ordinances


Civil Litigation Division

1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1100
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 533-5800

Photo of Donald WorleyDonald Worley
Assistant City Attorney

The Civil Litigation Division prosecutes or defends civil lawsuits in which the City is a party. The Civil Litigation Division is divided into five units:

List of Lawsuits

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Criminal Division

1200 Third Avenue, Suite 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 533-5500 - General Criminal
(619) 533-6095 - Domestic Violence at the Family Justice Center

Photo of Andrew JonesAndrew Jones
Assistant City Attorney

Photo of David GreenbergDavid Greenberg
Assistant City Attorney

The Criminal Division prosecutes criminal misdemeanors and infractions committed within the City limits. The Criminal Division is divided into four units:

General Criminal Resources - a list of crime victim resources or a network of victim advocates and organizations.


Community Justice Division

1200 Third Avenue, Suite 700
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 533-5500

Photo of Tricia PummillTricia Pummill
Assistant City Attorney

The Community Justice Division prosecutes cases that the community has identified as important to quality of life. Prosecutors work with the community, police and other law enforcement agencies to establish and maintain security, fair business dealing and to promote justice. The Community Justice Division is divided into three units:



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