Legal Department

Welcome to the home page for the Council Bluffs Legal Department. We hope you find this information helpful. In an effort to provide the best service possible to members of our community, we welcome your comments concerning this site.

Department Overview

The Legal Department provides legal services to the mayor, city council, and all city departments. We also provide legal guidance to the various independent boards and commissions in connection with the function of city government.

This department prosecutes criminal and civil court cases to enforce the laws of the city and defends the City and its employees in civil court cases that arise out of the performance of their official duties.

Some documents prepared by this department are ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and various other legal documents necessary to the operations of the City. The Legal Department does not provide legal advice to persons concerning private matters not involving the City.

About the Legal Department

The Council Bluffs Legal Department represents the City Council and the various municipal boards and commissions. In addition, the Legal Department also represents city employees in work-related litigation.

The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and his name is Richard Wade. The Department also has two assistant city attorneys. Michael Sciortino works primarily with the claims and lawsuits filed against the City, and Don Bauermeister is the prosecutor in municipal court dealing with criminal and civil violations.

Our office is located on the third floor of City Hall, 209 Pearl Street. Our telephone number is 712-328-4620 and our facsimile number is 712-322-9255.

Staff

		Phone (712) 328-4620 Fax (712) 322-9255 Legal@CouncilBluffs-IA.Gov
	Richard Wade City Attorney
	Michael Sciortino Assistant City Attorney II
	Don Bauermeister Assistant City Attorney I
	Tamra Madsen Assistant City Attorney I
	Joyce Rindone Legal Specialist
	Julie Kaftan Legal Specialist