CONTACT INFORMATION
City Legal Department
- CLD
- 7/F Main Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City
- 8988-4242 local 8700
- citylegal@quezoncity.gov.ph
- Official Facebook Page of City Legal Department
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
SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS FOR LEGAL OPINIONS AND REPRESENTATION
The City Legal Department (Office of the City Attorney) 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; and render an opinion in writing on any question of law when requested to do so by the City Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other City Officials.
FILING OF ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINTS
The City Legal Department (Office of the City Attorney) shall investigate or cause to investigate any Quezon City Government official or employee for administrative offense and recommend appropriate action to the City Mayor.
REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION OF NO PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE CASE
For requests by Quezon City Government employees or officials seeking Certifications of No Pending Administrative Case for clearance or loan purposes.
REQUEST FOR FREE LEGAL ADVICE
The City Legal Department (Office of the City Attorney) shall give free legal advice to Quezon City constituents. 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.
REQUEST FOR AFFIDAVIT OF CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH
In this process, 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. The affidavit will be prepared and thereafter, notarized by the assigned notary public.
Department Directory
Atty. Carlo Lopez Austria
City Attorney
8988-4242 local 8700
carlo.austria@quezoncity.gov.ph
| Divisions | Officer Name | Office Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial and Investigation Division | Atty. Felipe A. Arevalo III Chief / Attorney V | 7/F Main Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City | 8988-4242 local 8703 felipe3.arevalo@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 | Ms. Jobeets R. Calub Acting Chief / Administrative Officer IV | 7/F Main Building, City Hall Compound, Quezon City | 8988-4242 local 8700 citylegal@quezoncity.gov.ph |
Resources
CLD CITIZEN CHARTER 2023
CLD CITIZEN CHARTER 2022
CLD SERVICES 2020
CLD CITIZEN CHARTER 2019
