General Info

The City Solicitor is the director of the Cincinnati Department of Law, who provides legal counsel and represents the council, officers, departments and boards of the city. Located in Cincinnati, the department also serves as prosecuting attorney in municipal courts. In addition, the Cincinnati Department of Law offers acquisition, management, assessment and family relocation assistance services. The department operates through general counsel, civil litigation and administration divisions. Its development and environment division provides legal assistance and investigation services. It additionally handles legal matters for the city related to real estate acquisition and disposition. The Cincinnati Department of Law is operated by the City of Cincinnati, which administers human resources, parks, police and health departments.