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Department of Law

The Department of Law provides quality legal services to the City government by representing and providing legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and all City departments and commissions. The Department of Law improves the quality of life for the City’s residents and visitors by prosecuting crimes.

The Department includes the Criminal and Civil Divisions.

The City of Cleveland Law Department does not provide legal services or legal advice to private parties.

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Both City Council and Cleveland Public Library assist with questions regarding City Laws
Many different kinds of sidewalk permits are available from the City:
- Using sidewalks for special events: 216.664.2012
- For restaurant seating: 216.664.2174
- To block the sidewalk for construction: 216.664.2174
- To repair or replace a sidewalk: 216.664.2474
- For outdoor sidewalk sales: 216.664.2174
The Department of Building & Housing handles complaints about neighborhood property conditions at 216.664.2910
Court dates can be found on court websites, or the court can be called
- Cleveland Municipal Court Clerk’s Office: 216.664.4790 or 216.664.4789
- Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas: 216.443.7960
Department of Law attorneys are not permitted to give personal legal advice. Those needing legal advice or assistance should contact private attorneys or contact the Legal Aid Society

Department of Law
Barbara A. Langhenry, Interim Director
601 Lakeside Ave., Room 106
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

P: 216.664.2800
F:216.664.2663
Relay Service: 711
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Committed to providing quality legal services to the City of Cleveland.

– Law Department