Frequently Asked Questions

I am having landlord/tenant issues. Where can I find assistance?

One of the following organizations may be able to help:

Housing code violations and just cause evictions may be reported to the City by calling the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections at (206) 684-7899.

Discrimination in housing may be reported to the City by calling the Office for Civil Rights at (206) 684-4500.

I received a letter inviting me to participate in the Choose 180 Young Adult Diversion Program. What is this program?

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is excited to partner with Choose 180, a Seattle area non-profit, to offer a Pre-Filing Diversion opportunity for some 18-24-year-olds who are accused of committing lower-level crimes and/or who have limited criminal history.

Instead of being processed through the criminal system, participants will be invited to participate in a 4-hour workshop presented by Choose 180. A charge will not be filed against participants who successfully complete the workshop.

Participants will also be encouraged to seek resources and further support through Seattle Municipal Court's Resource Center. 


I received a letter inviting me to participate in the Pre-filing DWLS3 Diversion Program (Driving While License Suspended 3). What is this program?

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is excited to partner with Legacy of Equality, Organizing and Leadership (LELO), a Seattle area non-profit, to offer re-licensing support to some people accused of committing Driving While License Suspended 3.

Instead of being processed through the criminal system, participants are invited to work with LELO on completing an assessment and developing a recovery plan for how to become relicensed. There is no cost to participants for LELO's assistance and interpreters will also be provided at no cost. 

Participants will also be encouraged to seek resources and further support through Seattle Municipal Court's Resource Center. 

Please contact LELO by phone at (206) 860-1400 or by email at prefilingdiversion@lelo.org for more information. 

I received a letter inviting me to participate in the Access to Change Diversion Program presented by Gay City. What is this program?

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is excited to partner with Gay City, a Seattle area non-profit, to offer a Pre-Filing Diversion opportunity for some 18-24-year-olds who are accused of committing family domestic violence-related crimes.

Instead of being processed through the traditional criminal system, participants will be invited to participate in Access to Change, a 5-week workshop series presented by Gay City. The program is free and open to people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. A charge will not be filed against participants who successfully complete the workshop. 

I received a letter inviting me to participate in the Unified Outreach Diversion Program. What is this program?

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is excited to partner with Unified Outreach, a Seattle area non-profit, to offer a Pre-Filing Diversion opportunity for some individuals who are accused of committing lower-level crimes.

Instead of being processed through the criminal system, participants will be invited to participate in a free 6-hour workshop that includes art therapy, community healing, breakout sessions, community speakers and ongoing service connections presented by Unified Outreach. A charge will not be filed against participants who successfully complete the workshop.

Please contact Unified Outreach by phone at (206) 701-9443 or by email at UnifiedOutreachDiversion@gmail.com for more information.

I received a letter inviting me to participate in the Urban League Diversion Program. What is this program?

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is excited to partner with Urban League, a Seattle area non-profit, to offer a Pre-Filing Diversion opportunity for some individuals who are accused of committing lower-level crimes.

Instead of being processed through the criminal system, participants will be invited to participate in a free 4-week cohort that includes job training, wraparound services, and job placement assistance presented by Urban League. Participants will receive a $200 stipend for each week they attend. A charge will not be filed against participants who successfully complete the workshop.

Please contact Urban League by phone at (206) 549-8177 or by email at rbattle@urbanleague.org for more information. 

I received a letter inviting me to participate in the Uplift Northwest Diversion Program. What is this program?

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is excited to partner with Uplift Northwest, a Seattle area non-profit, to offer a Pre-Filing Diversion opportunity for some individuals who are accused of committing lower-level crimes.

Instead of being processed through the criminal system, participants will be invited to participate in a free 2-day job readiness program that includes job training, employment placement, and other services presented by Uplift Northwest. A charge will not be filed against participants who successfully complete the program.

Please attend the Monday walk-in application session at Uplift Northwest between 8am-11am.

Please visit https://www.upliftnw.org/job-seekers/ for more information.

I received a letter inviting me to participate in the Consejo Diversion Program. What is this program?

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is excited to partner with Unified Outreach, a Seattle area non-profit, to offer a Pre-Filing Diversion opportunity for some individuals who are accused of committing lower-level crimes.

Instead of being processed through the criminal system, participants will be invited to participate in a free behavioral health assessment and follow up mental health and substance use services presented by Consejo. A charge will not be filed against participants who successfully complete the assessment.

Please contact Consejo by phone at (206) 461-4880 or by email at diversionreferrals@consejocounseling.org for more information. 

I received a letter inviting me to participate in the Seattle Therapeutic Alternative Diversion Program. What is this program?

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is excited to partner with the Seattle Therapeutic Alternative Diversion Program through the Department of Public Health to offer a Pre-Filing Diversion opportunity for some individuals who are accused of committing lower-level crimes.

Instead of being processed through the criminal system, participants will be invited to participate in an intake with a care coordinator who can make connections to local services and resources. A charge will not be filed against participants who successfully complete the intake.

Please contact the Seattle Therapeutic Alternative Diversion program by phone at (206) 477-6272 or by email at phjhsSTAD@kingcounty.gov for more information.

I have questions regarding domestic violence and need phone numbers.

Please see the list of Support Agencies on our Domestic Violence page.

I missed my court date and I think I have a warrant out for my arrest. Who should I call?

The Seattle Municipal Court at (206) 684-5600 or learn more about your options here.

How do I quash a Seattle Municipal Court warrant?

If you have an outstanding warrant, please call the Seattle Municipal Court at (206) 684-5600 to check the status of your warrant, or learn more about your options here. 

How do I pay a fine?

Court fines can be paid in person at the Seattle Municipal Court, online, over the phone or at several other locations including neighborhood services centers.  For more information, please visit the Payment Information page on the Seattle Municipal Court Website.

Where should I take complaints about the City or request city services?

In general, if you think a City department is doing something it should not, or not doing something it should, you should contact the Customer Service Bureau.

City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue, First Floor
Seattle WA 98104-1858
Phone: 684-CITY (2489)
Fax: (206) 684-5529
Hearing and Speech Impaired (TTY) only: (206) 615-0476

Where should I take complaints about City Attorney's Office employees?

Complaints or concerns may be made by writing the City Attorney's Office at:

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2050
Seattle , WA 98104-7095
Telephone calls to the office's main number, (206) 684-8200, can also be routed to the employee's supervisor for handling. You may also contact the Customer Service Bureau, 684-CITY (2489).

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.