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City Attorney Mara W. Elliott
1200 Third Ave., Suite 1620
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-236-6220
Fax: 619-236-7215
cityattorney@sandiego.gov
City Attorney Mara W. Elliott serves as chief legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and all City departments, and as the City’s prosecutor. She defends City taxpayers in lawsuits, and protects residents and the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
She is an experienced public service lawyer who oversees a staff of legal professionals who handle over 20,000 misdemeanor cases and 200 new civil cases each year. She is the first woman and Latina to hold the Office.
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News and Notes
9 A. M. Testimony before the City Council Rules Committee
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- Presentation to the Rules Committee, March 20, 2024
- Remarks by the City Attorney
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