Suzanne Staiert, City Attorney

City Attorney

The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel for the city council and the administrative staff, as well as provides prosecutorial services for the Municipal Court. The City Attorney’s office represents the city in claims against others; defends uninsured claims brought against the city and works with and coordinates with insurance counsel on all claims brought against the city for which insurance coverage is available and keeps the city council up-to-date on such matters.

Staff prepares and approves all ordinances, resolutions, and contracts of the city. City Attorney’s staff advise the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Building Board of Appeals, and other city Boards and Commissions as necessary or requested. Staff also works with the Neighborhood Services Team in controlling both criminal and civil nuisance problems; reviews subdivision plats and planned development plans for legal conformance; promptly processes and reviews contractual change order requests; prosecutes Liquor Authority suspensions and revocation hearings; is responsible for quasi-judicial appeals; and represents the city in civil litigation. The City Attorney’s office does not provide legal advice to the citizens of Littleton.

The staff is composed of the city attorney, assistant city attorney, deputy city attorney/prosecutor, legal assistant, and prosecutor’s assistant.