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Braxton Copley, Acting City Attorney 215 SE 7th, Room 353 - Map Topeka, KS 66603-3914 785-368-3883 Tel 785-368-3901 FAX bcopley@topeka.org	City Attorney Contacts

The City Attorney's Office represents the City of Topeka and its officials and employees in judicial cases where the City is a named party. The office: defends the City and files lawsuits on behalf of the City; represents the City in actions before administrative agencies; and, handles claims filed against the City.

Attorneys prosecute traffic cases, driving under influence cases and other city code violation cases in municipal court. All such cases-whether they originate at an administrative agency, municipal court, state district court, or federal district court-are handled through the appellate process.

Staff members draft contracts and other legal documents, review legal documents and draft ordinances for council consideration. Staff members provide legal opinions and advice to city departments and representatives.