No, we cannot advise private citizens in legal matters. Find further information on who to get advice from on the City Attorney's homepage.

Visit the Orange Municipal Code website to get a copy of any section.

This is a private civil matter that the City has no jurisdiction over. You should try to resolve the matter by talking to your neighbor.

Claims against the City may be made by completing a Claim for Damages form and returning an original signed copy to the City Clerk’s Office. City staff cannot provide legal advice to any person concerning a claim against the City. Any person wishing to submit a claim is encouraged to seek the advice of an attorney of their choosing.

Completed claims must be mailed or delivered within six months of the date of the incident to:

City of Orange, City Clerk Department
300 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866

Alternatively, claims may be filed electronically. On August 10, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 11347 authorizing the City to accept electronically filed California government claims to the City of Orange pursuant to Government Code Section 915. Submit a Claims for Damages form electronically.

For questions or concerns, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500.

The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and is the attorney for the City of Orange. The City Attorney provides legal services for the Mayor, City Council, and the various agencies, boards, commissions, committees and departments of the City of Orange. The City Attorney prosecutes violations of the Orange Municipal Code, but not any state code violations. The District Attorney is an elected official who prosecutes state criminal laws throughout Orange County. Visit the Orange County District Attorney Website to learn more.

Orange County Superior Court
700 W. Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

For instructions on how to file a Small Claims Action, please visit the California Courts website.

The County Recorder of Orange County will have these documents available for you to view or obtain copies. Visit the Orange County Clerk/Recorder Website.