Responsibilities of the City Attorney

The City Attorney is the legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, City departments and City boards, commissions, committees and agencies.

Robert D. Sweetin is the City Attorney. The City Attorney is appointed by and serves at the will and pleasure of the Mayor and city Council.

The City Attorney’s duties also include:

• Providing legal advice and direction to ensure the City’s policies and actions conform with applicable Federal, state and municipal laws.
• Defending and, when necessary, initiating legal actions on behalf of the City of Mesquite.
• Reviewing and drafting opinions, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, leases and other City-related documents.
• Oversight of the Mesquite Municipal Code
• Prosecuting misdemeanor violations that occur in the City of Mesquite.
• Other Legal Resources

The Victim Advocate Unit is also a part of the City Attorney’s Office.  This Unit has been established to assist all victims of domestic battery, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and any other crimes against person or property.

If you require information regarding a court appearance in a pending misdemeanor criminal case please call (702) 346-8831.  If you are represented by counsel, please direct all communication to your attorney.

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