CONTACT INFORMATION
City Legal Department
- CLD
- 7th Floor, High Rise Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City
- 8988-4242 local 8700
- citylegal@quezoncity.gov.ph
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ABOUT US
Description
CLD is the chief legal counsel of the Quezon City Government. As such, it is tasked to represent the local government unit and to advise the City Mayor and other City Officials in any litigation or matter under Section 481 of the Local Government Code of 1991.
Mission
To provide excellent, professional, ethical, and efficient legal services to the City Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and other City Officials in relation to their official duties and functions.
Vision
To be the epitome of quality legal service, pursuer of justice, and champion of the rule of law.
Legal Bases
- Commonwealth Act of 502 otherwise known as the “Quezon City Charter”
- Republic Act 5185 otherwise known as “An Act Granting Further Autonomous Powers to Local Governments”
- Ordinance No. SP-9983, S-73 creating the Office of the City Legal Officer pursuant to Section 19 of Republic Act 5185
- Article XI (Section 481) of the Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 providing for the qualifications, term, powers, and duties of the City Legal Officer
- Ordinance No. SP-244, S-94 providing for the additional duties and functions of the Office of the City Attorney (City Legal Officer)
- Quezon City Council Resolution No. SP-1717, S-2002 authorizing the Office of the City Legal Officer to act as Legal Counsel for the City Council, the City Vice Mayor, and any member of the City Council sued in their official capacity in all civil and administrative cases and special proceedings
Service Pledge
We pledge to serve the Quezon City Government with Candor, Loyalty, and Dignity.
- Committed in providing quality legal services to the Quezon City Government
- Loyal to the mandate of the Quezon City Government and in upholding the rule of law
- Defend the rights of the Quezon City Government
Services
PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION
The City Legal Department shall represent the Quezon City Government in all civil actions and special proceedings wherein the local government unit or any official or department head thereof, in his official capacity, is a party.
ISSUANCE OF LEGAL OPINION
The City Legal Department shall render opinion in writing on any question of law when requested to do so by the City Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other City Officials.
INVESTIGATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINTS
The City Legal Department shall investigate or cause to investigate any Quezon City Government official or employee for administrative offense and recommend appropriate action to the City Mayor.
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATION OF NO PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE CASE
For requests by the Quezon City Government officials or employees seeking Certifications of No Pending Administrative Case for clearance or loan purposes.
PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL ADVICE
The City Legal Department shall give free legal advice to Quezon City constituents (QCitizens). The client will register and be interviewed by the receiving clerk. A PALAO Assessment Form will be given to be properly accomplished by the client and thereafter, be assigned to the appropriate lawyer.
Department Directory
Atty. Carlo Lopez Austria
City Attorney
8988-4242 local 8700
carlo.austria@quezoncity.gov.ph
Atty. Darling Sapphire O. Hefti
Assistant City Attorney
darling.hefti@quezoncity.gov.ph
Atty. Zandy A. Zacate
Assistant Department Head II
8988-4242 local 8700
| Divisions | Officer Name | Office Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial and Investigation Division | Atty. Lyle Ariane M. Regencia Acting Division Chief / Attorney IV | 7/F Main Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City | 8988-4242 local 8703 lyle.regencia@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Opinion and Research Division | Atty. Lucy Kristi F. Banta Chief / Attorney V | 7/F Main Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City | 8988-4242 local 8703 lucykristi.banta@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Administrative Division | Atty. Jocel Grace T. Garcia Chief / Attorney V | 7/F Main Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City | 8988-4242 local 8704 jocelgrace.garcia@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Records and Information Management Division | Mr. Adonis L. Atienza Acting Division Chief / Supervising Administrative Officer | 7/F Main Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City | 8988-4242 local 8700 adonis.atienza@quezoncity.gov.ph |
| Legal Aide and Enforcement Division | Atty. John Goodlucky V. Nicolas Acting Division Chief / Attorney IV | 7th Floor, High Rise Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City | 8988-4242 local 8704 goodlucky.nicolas@quezoncity.gov.ph |
Resources
CLD GABAY NG MAMAMAYAN 2025 (Filipino Version)
CLD CITIZEN CHARTER 2025 (English Version)
CLD CITIZEN CHARTER 2025 (Filipino Version)
CLD CITIZEN CHARTER 2023
CLD CITIZEN CHARTER 2022
CLD SERVICES 2020
CLD CITIZEN CHARTER 2019
