About City of Rochester Law Department
The City of Rochester Law Department is the legal office of the municipal government of Rochester, New York, and describes its aim as meeting the City's legal needs. Its duties include handling claims filed against the City, collecting debts, filing motions, reviewing requests under the Freedom of Information Law, drafting local legislation, and pursuing quality-of-life nuisance abatement cases. It advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments and boards, prepares and interprets contracts, and handles the acquisition, management, and disposal of City property.
The department also represents the City in civil proceedings, provides legal guidance on real estate and financial transactions, supports economic development projects, and assists with labor negotiations and collective bargaining. It prosecutes offenses before the Traffic Violation Agency. The office is located in Rochester City Hall, Room 400A, 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY 14614, and its listed hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main phone number is 585-428-6986.
| Type | Government office |
|---|---|
| New York offices | Rochester |
| Phone | 585-428-6986 |
| Website | cityofrochester.gov |
| Registered NY attorneys | 5 |
Practice areas
Areas of work that City of Rochester Law Department describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with City of Rochester Law Department.
Registered attorneys
Johanna Brennan Currently registered Christopher Noone Currently registered Thomas Warth Delinquent Stephanie Prince Currently registered Allison Bartlett Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.