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City Attorney
Welcome to the City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney is the Chief Legal Officer of the City and provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, all City Departments and the various City Boards, Committees and Commissions on legal matters of concern to the City and its residents.
The City Attorney prepares all ordinances and resolutions for City Council action, provides opinions and advice to City officials regarding general municipal law issues and prosecutes misdemeanor offenses as well as traffic and code violations in Municipal Court. The City Attorney also handles legal matters related to implementation and application of land use regulations and provides services related to land sales, acquisitions and leases.
Mission
The City Attorney's mission is to provide timely and effective legal advice to City officials, and professional representation of the City's interests; and to provide protection to the citizens of the City of Klamath Falls through timely and just prosecution of persons accused of offenses filed in Municipal Court.
Legal Services
Please note that the City Attorney cannot provide legal advice to the general public. If you have a question as to how to proceed with any legal matter, please consult an attorney.
Helpful Numbers
City of Klamath Falls Municipal Court: 541.883.5311
Klamath County Circuit Court: 541.883.5503
Landlord/Tenant disputes: Consult with a private attorney, or to determine eligibility for assistance from Legal Aid Services at 541.273.0533
Criminal Offenses: Contact the Klamath County District Attorney's Office at 541.883.5147
Consumer Complaints: Contact the Attorney General's Office at 503.378.4320
Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service: 800.452.7636 / 503.684.3763
Child Support: Contact the Oregon Department of Justice in Medford, OR at 541.776.6043
City Code
City of Klamath Falls ONLINE City Code, Ordinance list, Community Development Ordinance and Statutory references are all available HERE.
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Michael Swanson
City Attorney
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City Attorney's Office
Physical Address
500 Klamath Avenue
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: 541-883-5323Fax: 541-883-5399
Hours
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.