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

Community vigil at 74th and MacArthur March 24, 2009

Funds established for families of fallen Oakland officers read more

City sues to stop illegal evictions at foreclosed homes read more

City Attorney, DA partner to step up prosecution of non-felony crimes 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, substandard housing, blight and other public nuisances.

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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 Blogs

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Nuisance Liquor Outlets

June 19, 2009

Oakland cracks down on problem liquor stores and bars. watch video