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. 

Vision Statement

The Seattle City Attorney's Office strives to promote Seattle communities that are safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving. 

Mission Statement

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is committed to providing the highest quality legal counsel and representation to the City of Seattle and its elected and appointed officials. Additionally, the City Attorney's Office places the highest priority on public safety for a Seattle that is safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving. We strive to address historical injustices within the court system with self-examination, and to pursue justice in Seattle with integrity, professionalism, and fairness. We believe working transparently, innovatively, and in collaboration with our partners in the community is necessary to achieve outcomes that promote equity, accountability, and healing.

Read more about our office.  Our 2023 Annual Report is available here.