The Boise City Attorney is the official legal office for the City of Boise, providing comprehensive legal counsel and representation to municipal government entities. Specializing in both civil and criminal municipal law, this office stands out for its dedicated service to city operations and its role in prosecuting local offenses to uphold community safety and governance.
Operating with a mission to empower, guide, and protect the city and its residents, the office employs experienced attorneys who support all city departments with expertise in municipal governance, land use, public works, and risk management. The Criminal Division not only handles prosecutions within Boise but also extends services contractually to the City of Meridian, while providing critical legal training and advice to both Boise and Meridian Police Departments.
Services Offered
- Legal services and advice to the Mayor, City Council, and city departments
- Contract review
- Real estate transactions
- Land use planning
- Civil litigation
- Risk management
- Prosecution of misdemeanor and infraction offenses within Boise City limits
- Prosecution services for the City of Meridian (contractual)
- Police training and legal advice for Boise and Meridian Police Departments
- Code enforcement
- Municipal finance
- Government procurement
- Human resource law
- Property transaction law
- Victim witness coordination
- Policy review
- On-call legal services
- Aviation law
- Public-works law
