City of Dixon
600 East A Street
Dixon, CA. 95620
(707) 678-7000

 

 

 

Law Symbol

City Attorney

City Attorney Michael Dean of Meyers Nave
The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council

Presentations

 

The Ralph M. Brown Act
*Note: These are a Powerpoint Presentation and not the full code,
nor a copy of the City's development agreements.

Development Agreements

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can the City Attorney advise citizens in legal matters?

No. The City Attorney advises the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads in legal matters. The City Attorney cannot provide legal advice to private citizens. However, the following organizations in Solano County may be helpful to citizens in seeking legal representation and/or answers to general legal questions:

  • Lawyer in the Library
    (707) 553-5568
    Where: John F. Kennedy Library
    505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo
    When: First and Third Thursdays of each month: 6:00-8:00p.m.

Local attorneys will offer free legal advice and referral. Lawyers will meet with patrons for a maximum of twenty minutes in a private setting in the library. Practical advice about a legal problem often leads to a solution. If further help is needed, patrons will be referred to the appropriate library resource, agency, or attorney.

  • Solano County Lawyer Referral Service
    (707) 422-0127

  • Solano County Legal Services of Northern California
    (707) 643-0054

2. What if a business in Dixon has defaulted in performing a requested and paid-for service, and/or left town?

A citizen can take the following action by calling the:

  1. Better Business Bureau, 24-Hour Service
    (510) 238-1000

  2. District Attorney's Fraud Division
    (707) 421-6859
  3. District Attorney's Office, general information
    (707) 421-6800

If the amount in question is $5,000 or less, a Small Claims action may be appropriate. Contact the Small Claims Court Advisor
(707) 421-7478

3. If I want to read or get a copy of a particular Dixon City Code or Municipal Code, how would I go about doing that?

  1. A set of the Dixon City and Municipal Code Books are in the Dixon Library and may be viewed or copied there.
  2. A copy of a particular code may be obtained from the City Clerk by calling
    (707) 678-7000
    *Note: These are not in electronic form at this time, but are planned for in the future.

4. If I have a complaint about someone violating a Dixon ordinance, how is that enforced?

Usually complaints of violation are enforced by the City’s Code Enforcement Technician. You may contact her by calling (707) 678-7060.

 

Claims Against the City

In most instances you must file a formal, written claim with the City Clerk not later than six (6) months of the date of an incident or you will be barred from seeking money damages in court. Claims against the City for bodily injury, property damage and incidents involving possible City negligence are investigated by specialized insurance adjusters retained by the City. These adjusters document and collect evidence to determine the potential for legal liability and make recommendations to the City’s Risk Manager.

You must file your claim using the City’s claim form.

 

Legal Opinions and Information Online

There are various web sites containing legal opinions from various courts and other general legal information. The following are a few of these sites: