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LEGAL DEPARTMENT/CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

The SeaTac Legal Department acts as legal adviser to the City Council, City Manager and all officers, departments and boards of the City.  The Legal Department also prosecutes criminal and civil violations in the SeaTac Municipal Court.  

The Legal Department is strictly prohibited from providing legal advice and/or representation to citizens.  Individuals must retain private counsel for legal assistance.

Legal Department Staff:

  • Mary Mirante Bartolo, City Attorney - 206.973.4640

  • Mark Johnsen, Senior Assistant City Attorney - 206.973.4640

  • Julia Yoon, Assistant City Attorney - 206.973.4640

  • Cindy Corsilles, Associate City Attorney - 206.973.4630

  • Robbye Sanchez, Civil Paralegal 2 - 206.973.4640

  • Tracy Mott, Criminal Paralegal 1 - 206.973.4630

  • Kim Cooper, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate - 206.973.4634

  • Legal Department Fax - 206.973.4649

CIVIL DIVISION:                                                                                             Frequently Asked Questions

  • Serves as legal advisor to the City Council, City Manager, and other officers with regard to their respective departments and positions;
  • Handles City matters in all areas of law, except criminal prosecution;
  • Drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other documents;
  • Assists with negotiations of franchise agreements;
  • Reviews and revises, as necessary, documents drafted by other departments;
  • Furnishes written opinions on matters relating to the affairs of the City, as requested or as otherwise warranted;
  • Is responsible for all litigation filed against or on behalf of the City;
  • Is responsible for defending all lawsuits filed against the City;
  • Furnishes liaison to the Council's Public Safety and Justice Committee and to the City Civil Service Commission;
  • Assists and coordinates actions in response to public records disclosure requests;
  • Provides attorney attendance, for legal advice and assistance, at all meetings of the City Council and at meetings of Council Committees as required; and
  • Provides attorney service as members of the City’s management team, as members of policy and procedure development groups, and in collective bargain negotiations.

CRIMINAL PROSECUTION DIVISION:                                                     Frequently Asked Questions

  • Prosecutes all criminal violations of city ordinances constituting misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and infractions;
  • Defends the City on appeals from criminal convictions;
  • Prosecutes civil infractions based upon code enforcement actions;
  • Advises police officers on legal issues;
  • Reviews referred police reports and determines whether criminal charges should be filed;
  • Engages in plea and charging negotiations;
  • Represents the City at pretrial hearings and at criminal trials;
  • Considers and acts upon defense attorney requests for discovery of documents and information, pretrial motions and hearings, and requests for extension of dates; and
  • Coordinates with the Domestic Violence Victim Advocate to successfully prosecute domestic violence cases with the goal of providing victim safety.

 

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