Our Practices

The Denver City’s Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law firms in Colorado, with more than 120 attorneys and approximately 100 staff members comprised of paralegals, victim advocates, and other support and supervisory staff members. The office is comprised of seven sections that each play a crucial role in daily operations.

Administration

We manage the day-to-day functions at the City Attorney’s Office. Our staff include the Director of Administration, legal administrators, staff assistants and the Public Information Officer.

Civil Litigation

The Civil Litigation Section represents the City, City officials, and City employees in a variety of lawsuits, including torts and civil rights actions.

DEN Legal

We are the in-house legal department for Denver International Airport (DEN).

Employment and Labor Law

The Employment & Labor Law Section represents the City in all employment-related legal matters.

Human Services Legal Services

The attorneys of the Human Services Section dedicate their careers to strengthening our community through support of our most vulnerable populations, including at-risk children and adults.

Municipal Operations

We draft the laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations for the City’s elected officials and each City agency and department. We negotiate and draft all contracts between the City and all outside entities.

Prosecution and Enforcement

We prosecute municipal crimes and traffic offenses and help crime victims safely navigate the criminal justice system.

 

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