Orange, CA

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City Attorney

1. Can the City Attorney advise citizens in legal matters?: No, we cannot advise private citizens in legal matters. Find further information on who to get advice from on the City Attorney's page.

2. How can I get a copy of an Orange Municipal Code Section?: To obtain a copy of an Orange Municipal Code Section, go to the Municode website.

3. My neighbor's tree is hanging over my yard, what can I do?: This is a private civil matter that the City has no jurisdiction over. You should try to resolve the matter by talking to your neighbor.

To file a claim against the City, you must serve the claim within six months of the date of the incident, either by mail or personal delivery, at:

The City Clerk's Office
300 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866

You may contact the City Clerk to obtain a claim form by mail by calling (714) 744-5500.

5. What is the difference between the City Attorney and the District Attorney?: The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and is the attorney for the City of Orange. The City Attorney provides legal services for the Mayor, City Council, Redevelopment Agency and the various agencies, boards, commissions, committees and departments of the City of Orange. The City Attorney prosecutes violations of the Orange Municipal Code, but not any state code violations. The District Attorney is an elected official who prosecutes state criminal laws throughout Orange County. Orange County District Attorney Website

A Small Claims Action is filed at the:

Orange County Superior Court
700 W. Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

For instructions on how to file a Small Claims Action, please visit the California Courts website.