The role of the Office of the City Attorney is not to provide representation to individual community members, but rather, the City Attorney represents the City of Hayward as an entity, primarily providing legal representation to the Mayor, City Council, and the numerous departments that comprise the City of Hayward's government.
Our Mission
- To provide the highest level of legal representation when advising our clients on transactional matters.
- To effectively and vigorously advocate for the City's interests in state and federal courts and otherwise.
- To support and advance the City's objective of bettering the lives of all persons and businesses residing within the City.
- To hold accountable all City employees for their professional performance and their stewardship of public resources.
Questions
Answers to most common questions can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page. If our site does not address your question, feel free to either come into our office during business hours or give us a call. We'd be happy to assist you.
Notice of Data Security Incident
The privacy and security of personal information is of the utmost importance to City of Hayward. This notice contains information regarding a data security incident that involved certain protected personal information collected and maintained by City of Hayward. Read the full notice below:
Services
The City Attorney's Office provides Risk Management services.
Programs
The City Attorney's Office manages the Risk Management function for the City. We are dedicated to minimizing or eliminating the exposure of City assets and resources to accidental and business loss, and work with the public through our review of claims against the City.
If you believe the City is responsible for any loss or damage to you or your property, you may submit a Claim Form. Follow the instructions carefully. After signing the form, deliver the completed form to the City Clerk (address below). For information concerning the status of your claim, please contact Risk Management at 510.583.4450.
City Clerk's Office
777 B Street, 4th Floor
Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: 510.583.4400
Email: CityClerk@hayward-ca.gov
