• California Law
• Criminal Law
• Civil Law
• The Los Angeles Superior Court
• Reporting a Crime

 

CRIMINAL LAW

As a criminal prosecution agency, the Office of the City Attorney Office prosecutes all misdemeanor criminal offenses and infractions committed within the City of Los Angeles.

• For information regarding misdemeanor prosecutions in the City of Los Angeles, contact the Office of the City Attorney Office, Criminal Branch
• For information regarding felony prosecutions in the City of Los Angeles, contact The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (213) 974-3512

 

Criminal Defense Representation

• For information about public defense representation in criminal matters, contact the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office (213) 974-2811.
• For information about private criminal defense representation, contact
  Los Angeles County Bar Association
  Lawyer Referral and Information Service
  (213) 243-1525

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CIVIL LAW

The City Attorney provides legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, departments, and officers of the City of Los Angeles. The City Attorney does not provide legal counsel or representation to individuals in private legal matters.

 

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THE LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT

General information and locations

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REPORTING A CRIME

Crime reports or other violations of law or court orders must be made to a law enforcement/investigatory agency. For non-emergency assistance or information, see Non-Emergency Crime Reporting Hotlines.

 

 

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