City Attorney

The City Attorney is the primary legal counsel for the City Council, Boards and Commissions, City Manager, City departments, officers and employees, and the entities of  Alameda Municipal Power, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Agency, and the Housing Authority.

The City Attorney provides legal representation and advises City officials on all legal matters involving the City including land use, personnel, contracts, real property transactions, elections and redevelopment. The City Attorney represents the City in state and federal court and oversees outside counsel handling other litigation. The City Attorney's Office also oversees the risk management function of the City.

Janet C. Kern is the City Attorney. Additional City Attorney Office staff are: Assistant City Attorney Donna Mooney, Assistant City Attorney Farimah Faiz, Deputy City Attorney Laura Zagaroli, and Acting Risk Manager Lucretia Akil.

The City Attorney's Office can be reached by phone (510) 747-4750, fax (510) 865-4028, or by email. To send a comment or question online, please use the City's Alameda Access messaging system.

Community members are also welcome to address correspondence to:

Office of the City Attorney
City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Room 280
Alameda, CA 94501