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Can the City Attorney advise citizens in private legal matters?

April 26, 2017advise attorney citizens city Legal Matters private

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Can the City Attorney advise citizens in private legal matters?

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A. – No. The City Attorney advises the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, City Department Heads, and City employees in City government legal matters. The Legal Department cannot provide legal advice to private citizens. However, the following organizations may be helpful to citizens in seeking legal representation and/or answers to general legal questions: Clallam County Pro Bono Lawyers (360) 417-0818 Consumer line/Office of the Attorney General (800) 551-4636 or (800) 692-5082 Washington State Bar Association (206) 727-8200 Internet Consumer Resource Center www.wa.