John Russo in Oakland, Alameda County, United States | Legal

Welcome to John Russo, Oakland's first elected City Attorney, who directs the Office of the City Attorney. John Russo was re-elected to a second, four-year term in March 2004.The Office of the City Attorney (OCA) provides legal counsel to the City of Oakland, United States, its employees, officers, agencies, boards and commissions. In this capacity, the OCA drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents requested by City officials and departments, reviews the form and legality of all City contracts, and represents the City in litigation matters. Under the leadership of City Attorney John Russo, the Office of the City Attorney is directed by an Executive Management Team and is organized into three divisions: Operations, Advisory and Litigation.The Executive Management Team includes City Attorney John Russo; Two Chief Assistant City Attorneys responsible for Advice and Litigation; the Legal Administrative Services Manager; the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Law Corps; and the Legal Communications Director. The mission of the Executive Management Team is to: ensure efficient coordination, cooperation and communication amongst and between the three divisions of the Office of the City Attorney,maximize our performance in the delivery of excellent client service, and foster a spirit of teamwork in the Office of the City Attorney.