The Corporation Counsel serves the City of Utica as the chief legal advisor and codes prosecutor. Dedicated to a philosophy of pro-active, early intervention lawyering and committed to community outreach, the City Attorney provides legal guidance and support for elected officials, City departments, and boards and commissions.  Additionally, the Corporation Counsel represents the City before judicial and administrative bodies in Civil proceedings and is the attorney of record for the City on all matters either prosecuted by the City of Uitca or which the City is a named Defendant or Respondent.