City Attorney

The City Council appoints the City Attorney as its chief legal counsel. The City Attorney directs the City Attorney’s Office that:

  • Provides legal counsel to the City
  • Advises the City Council and City staff on contractual, regulatory and litigation matters:
    • Open meeting and public records laws
    • Conflicts of interest
    • Land use and environmental laws
    • Claims and litigation
    • Municipal elections
    • Employment and labor relations
    • Municipal utilities
    • Procurement and other internal services
    • Code enforcement, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal documents

The City Attorney’s Office does not provide legal advice to individuals in the City of Pleasanton. View the Legal Resources for Residents for legal assistance that may be of help to you.

City Attorney’s Office
123 Main Street
PO Box 520, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(925) 931-5015
City Attorney, Daniel G. Sodergren