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City Attorney
The City Attorney serves as the attorney for the City and legal advisor to the:
- All City departments
- City Council
- City Manager
- Mayor
The City Attorney’s Office conducts civil legal functions related to Whitefish municipal government, represents the City in litigation, and acts as the primary contact when outside counsel is retained to represent the City. The City Attorney prepares or reviews:
- Contracts
- Deeds
- Ordinances also known as codified City Code
- Resolutions
- Other municipal documents
The City Attorney does not provide legal services or legal advice to the citizens of the City but may be called upon by City staff to answer legal questions asked by the public related to City ordinances.
Deputy City Attorney
The Deputy City Attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal misdemeanor and ordinance violations of the Whitefish City Code and State law and traffic offenses committed within the City limits.
All other types of cases are handled by private attorneys.
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Angela Jacobs
City AttorneyPhone: 406-863-2444
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Renn Fairchild
Deputy City AttorneyPhone: 406-863-2446
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Physical Address
418 E 2nd Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
Fax: 406-863-2419