City of Tempe, AZ
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City Attorney
Eric C. Anderson
Mission Statement
"To promote justice and advance the interests of Tempe."
The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council to serve as the chief legal advisor to the Council, the City Manager, and all City departments, offices, and agencies. The City Attorney’s Office represents the City in all legal proceedings through its Civil Division and Criminal Division (Prosecutor’s Office).
The City Attorney’s Office is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation possible to meet the present and future needs of the City of Tempe in an efficient and effective manner. The office maintains an open door policy to encourage continuous communication between City departments and their legal representatives.
Civil Division
Mailing:
P. O. Box 5002
Tempe, AZ 85280
Location:
21 E. Sixth Street
Suite 201
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-350-8227
Fax: 480-350-8645
Criminal Division
Mailing:
P. O. Box 5002
Tempe, AZ 85280
Location:
140 E. Fifth Street
Suite 301
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-350-8280
Fax: 480-350-8987
We are require appointments for service of process on City employees.
For additional information or to make an appointment, please call the City Attorney’s Office at 480-350-8403 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
This applies to deliveries as well.