Contact Information
City Attorney
Lori J. Barker
411 Main Street
Chico, CA 95928
P.O. Box 3420
Chico, CA 95927-3420
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City Attorney
Lori J. Barker is currently the City Attorney. Ms. Barker oversees two assistant city attorneys and two administrative staff positions.
Some of the services provided by the City Attorney's Office include: representing the City of Chico in all litigation to which the City is a party (either as a plaintiff or defendant); rendering legal opinions to the City Council, departments, and officers; preparing and approving city ordinances, resolutions and contracts; and prosecuting violations of the Chico Municipal Code.
The office does not represent or provide legal advice to individual citizens, groups, or other entities.