Seattle City Attorney's Office

The Seattle City Attorney's Office -- known by City Charter as the Law Department -- is comprised of three sections: the Civil Division, the Criminal Division, and the Administration Division. Each division is under the authority of Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison. City Attorney Davison provides legal counsel and representation to the City of Seattle, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. City Attorney Davison is the lead prosecuting attorney for Seattle, overseeing the prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses in the City. 

Mission Statement

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is committed to positively impacting public safety through data-informed decisions and strong collaboration with public safety partners. Additionally, our Office is committed to providing the highest quality legal counsel and representation to the City of Seattle and its elected and appointed officials. 

Read more about our office.  Our 2024 Annual Report is available here. 

City Attorney

Ann Davison, City Attorney
Address: 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2050 , Seattle , WA , 98104-7095
Mailing Address: 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2050 , Seattle , WA , 98104-7095
Phone: (206) 684-8200
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The City Attorney heads the Law Department and is responsible for supervising all City litigation. In addition, the City Attorney supervises a staff of Assistant City Attorneys who provide legal advice and assistance to the City's management and prosecute violations of City ordinances.