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The Law Department provides legal services to the City, including legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, departments, boards, agencies, and commissions of the City.

The department:

• Directs and coordinates drafting and approval of all ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Manages all litigation, claims for damages, and civil rights complaints.
• Prosecutes violations of City ordinances.
• Provides legal assistance in labor relations, administrative matters and the City's legislative initiatives.
• Provides enforcement, outreach, and training for the City's Fair Housing Ordinance.
• Conducts specialized training of City administration and employees as to legal rights, responsibilities, and issues.

Public records: if you would like to make a request for a public record that may be in the Law Department, or if you have a question about the City's public records policy or its implementation, please contact the Department's Public Records Manager Kathleen Liebling at 216-491-1440, or through email.

City of Shaker Heights Charter and Codified Ordinances
Amendments and New Legislation passed after April 23, 2007

Law Department
3400 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, OH  44120-3493
216-491-1440
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Municipal Court located at
3355 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, OH  44120-3453