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.

John Russo, Elected City Attorney

Highlights

Campaign for Real Oakland
Administrative Reform (ROAR)

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City sues bond insurance firms for defrauding taxpayers read more

City Attorney statement on federal investigation at City Hall read more

Neighborhood Law Corps

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Community Lawyers For Oakland

Working to improve neighborhoods block by block by taking on drug sales, problem liquor outlets, substandard housing, blight and other public nuisances in Oakland.

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Notable Cases

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Central Reservoir Landslide

Evidence shows leaks in EBMUD's Central Reservoir caused extensive damage to homes and a street in the Dimond district.

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Video Blog

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ROAR Press Conference

July 9, 2008

Launch of the Real Oakland Administrative Reform campaign for accountable, transparent and effective city government. watch video