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

Oakland Gang Injunction
Scales of Justice

Judge orders injunction against North Oakland gang read more

Apple Moth

State abandons aerial spraying in fight against apple moth read more

Instant Runoff Voting Logo

Oakland to adopt Instant Runoff Voting

What is IRV and how does it work? read more

Neighborhood Law Corps

Neighborhood Law Corps

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

Notable Cases

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

Video Blogs

Video blogs, interviews & news about Oakland

Latest PSA: How to get real foreclosure help and avoid rescue scams. watch video