The purpose of the City of Lake Charles Legal Department is to provide legal advice to the Mayor, City Council and all the officers, departments, boards and agencies of the City.

This department includes the function of the City Attorney's and City Prosecutor's Offices and their support staff. 

The Legal Department also supervises the defense of any claims by outside counsel against the city, including those accounted for by the Risk Management Fund. 

Additional functions include the handling of all legal instruments; representing the City in litigation; preparing ordinances upon the request of the Mayor or City Council members; providing legal advise concerning the affairs of the City when requested by the Mayor or City Council members; rendering written opinions as to the legality of all contracts, franchises and other legal instruments.

The City of Lake Charles Legal Department oversees the processing of public records requests. To file a public records request, click here.