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1. Can the City Attorney’s office give me legal advice or answer my questions on private legal matters?

No. The City Attorney’s office cannot advise citizens in private legal matters, nor can we recommend the names of private attorneys.

2. If the City Attorney’s office cannot give me legal advice, what is the office’s role?

The City Attorney’s office represents the City of Superior, meaning the Mayor, the Common Council and all City departments and committees. The City Attorney does not represent private citizens.

3. I received a citation, can I talk to the City Attorney about it?

You may, but you must first plead not guilty to the citation and go through the court process. The clerk of courts will schedule you for a pretrial conference, at which time the City Attorney will speak to you about your citation.

4. I can’t be there for my pretrial conference, can I reschedule it?

Due to the other responsibilities and demands placed upon the City Attorney's office, our schedule does not allow for the rescheduling of pretrial conferences, unless in the case of a medical emergency. If you wish to contest your citation, it is your responsibility to make arrangements to appear at your scheduled hearings.

5. I don’t understand what an ordinance means, can the City Attorney’s office explain it to me?

Yes. The City Attorney’s office can provide an explanation of the City’s ordinances so that citizens may be assured they are in compliance with the Code. The City Attorney’s office can also familiarize you with the City’s zoning code, traffic code and property maintenance code.