City Attorney/Legal

City Attorney

The City Attorney provides legal services and advice to the City of Whitesboro, its City Council, staff, and boards and commissions. 

The City Attorney supervises the drafting of all ordinances and preparation of all legal documents.  The City of Whitesboro Chapter empowers the City Attorney to institute or defend any suit, action or proceeding on behalf of the City of Whitesboro or any of its agencies when directed by Council. 

The City Attorney works to proactively address any legal concerns to enhance opportunities and mitigate liability for the City.

Prosecuting Attorney

The City Attorney’s Office also includes prosecuting attorneys for violations heard in Municipal Court. 

The Prosecutors Office is responsible for the day to day prosecution of municipal ordinance violations.  These violations include traffic, domestic violence, juvenile cases, sales tax violations, building code violations, code enforcement violations and show cause hearings as well as all other Municipal Code violations.