Legal Department

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About the Legal Department

The mission of Olympia's Legal department is to provide an effective and proactive legal program to accomplish the general objectives of the City, to ensure proper legal implementation of City policies, and to legally defend City actions.

The Legal Department has two divisions - Civil, located at Olympia City Hall and Criminal, located at the Lee Creighton Justice Center.

City Attorney's Office (Civil)

  • Mark Barber, City Attorney
  • Annaliese Harksen, Deputy City Attorney
  • Michael M. Young, Deputy City Attorney

City Prosecutor's Office (Criminal)

  • Rocio Ferguson, Chief Prosecutor
  • Bryanna Pinkston, Assistant Prosecutor I
  • Tye Graham, Assistant City Prosecutor II
  • Beth Hislop, Victim Assistance Coordinator

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City Updates

  • Police Chief search postponed until end of 2021

    The search for a new Police Chief is postponed until the completion of the City’s Reimagining Public Safety process. More...

  • Statement from the City Council condemning anti-Asian hate

    Read it here

  • City Hall hours

    The City Hall lobby is now open for customer service from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. COVID-19 safety procedures are in place. Residents can still take care of most common needs online on our Online Services page.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    The City of Olympia is committed to making our community a safe and equitable place for all community members, regardless of race, sexual identity, religious beliefs, or disability. Visit our new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion web page to learn more about what we are doing.

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19

    City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus emergency, but the Council Chamber will be closed to the public. You can register to watch the meetings live via Zoom (links on our City Council page). Meeting recordings are available the following day on the City's online meeting management system.

    How to comment

    Links to Council (and Council committee) meeting packets will be posted on the City Council page when available (typically 5 days prior to meeting). Once posted, the public can sign up to speak during the public comment period of the meeting when they register to attend or submit comments on agenda items until 4 p.m. the day of the meeting. Comments can also be emailed to citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us.

  • Meetings

    Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.