who is the sacramento city attorney

What is the Sacramento City Attorney's Office?

The Sacramento City Attorney's Office strives to provide the highest quality legal services to the City of Sacramento.

What is the role of a city attorney?

The City Attorney shall serve as legal counsel to the city government and all officers, departments, boards, commissions and agencies thereof and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by state law and by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.

Legal Experience

With more than 30 years’ experience, Jeff advises his clients on a wide range of day-to-day legal and contractual matters facing public entities. He is an experienced negotiator and assists his clients in negotiating and drafting real estate and land use related agreements, as well as other agreements essential to the operation of public agencies.

Practice Examples

Jeff was involved in the negotiation and drafting of land acquisition, financing, and development agreements related to the construction of a Triple-A minor league baseball facility (Raley Field) in West Sacramento.

Professional Activities & Affiliations

Jeff participates in speaking engagements throughout the year. His topics generally focus on conflicts of interest, open meeting laws, and land use and economic development issues. Some of his recent forums include:

Newsroom

Second District Decision in Pico Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica Holds City Did Not Violate CVRA Where Plaintiffs Failed to Prove Dilution | Legal Alerts

Defendant Sentenced for Rancho Cordova Shooting Murder

DATE: February 17, 2022 CASE: Faron Mello (Case #19FE016085) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Kristen Andersen, Homicide Unit The Honorable Donald Currier sentenced Faron Mello to 50 years [...]

DA Anne Marie Schubert Announces 2022 Virtual Citizens Academy

Learn about the criminal justice system ~ Discuss issues related to race relations, gang & hate crimes and sensitive current events ~ Engage [...]

Community Programs

Learn about the District Attorney’s free community programs for adults and youth, including the Citizens Academy, Speakers Bureau, Youth Academy, Youth Shadow Days and Youth & Community Connect App.