Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
City Attorney
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City Attorney
The City's Attorney's Office can be reached at 510-620-6509 or via email at cityattorneysoffice@ci.richmond.ca.us
For all other inquiries related to the City of Richmond, please visit:
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City Attorney
The City Clerk is the Agent for Service of Process for all Departments for the City of Richmond. For proper service, all summons, as well as subpoenas for records and/or the appearance of employees for the City of Richmond, should be served in person, together with the appropriate fees, at the City Clerk’s Office located at 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 510-620-6513.
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The City Attorney's Office does not provide legal services to private citizens.
If you are in need of an attorney, contact:
Contra Costa County Bar Association at (925) 825-5700 or visit https://www.cccba.org/for-the-community/find-a-lawyer/
Bay Area Legal Aid of Contra Costa County at (510) 233-9954 or visit https://baylegal.org/resources/contra-costa-county-office/
Bay Area Legal Aid of Contra Costa County at (510) 233-9954 or visit Contra Costa County Office | Bay Area Legal Aid
If you are a senior citizen, contact the Contra Costa Legal Assistance for the Elderly online at https://www.seniorlegalservices.org/
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City Attorney
Claims against the City of Richmond are filed in the City Clerk's Office located at 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804.
Claim Forms are also available online Claim-Form
For claim related questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 510-620-6513.
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City Attorney
The City of Richmond is now using NextRequest for processing of public records requests. Requests can be made through the NextRequest portal and status of requests can also be viewed therein: Open Public RecordsNextRequest - Modern FOIA & Public Records Request Software
For more information, please visit the City Clerk’s page: Public Records Request | Richmond, CA - Official Website or call (510) 620-6513.
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The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office can be emailed at DAOffice@contracostada.org, and has offices at the following locations:
County Superior Court Operations:
900 Ward Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: 925-957-2200
Fax: 925-646-2566
TTY: 711
Central Eastern Operations:
10 Douglas, Suite 130, Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: 925-957-8540
Fax: 925-646-2524 or 925-646-4174
TTY: 711
Western Operations:
100 37th Street, Room 220, Richmond, CA 94805
Phone: 510-231-1800
Fax: 510-942-4163
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The Contra Costa Public Defender's Office can be emailed at info@pd.cccounty.us and has offices at the following locations:
Main Branch
800 Ferry Street
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 608-9600
TTY: Call 711
Richmond Branch
3811 Bissell Avenue
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 942-4900
TTY: Call 711
Alternate Defender Office
627 Ferry Street
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 608-9800
TTY: Call 711