Established in 1984, the Milwaukee City Attorney s Office acts as a full-service law firm for the city and represents the city, its officials, departments, boards, commissions, school boards and other agencies in litigation cases. It handles provides legal advice and opinions and prepares and reviews city ordinances, drafts contracts and other legal documents. The office also prosecutes the violations of city ordinances in the municipal court. The Milwaukee City Attorney s Office performs duties related to the litigation of civil right cases, personal injury actions, evictions, labor grievances, contract and constructions cases, as well as condemnation and real estate matters. Located Milwaukee, it additionally collects outstanding claims and judgments and operates a citywide bankruptcy clearing house to increase city revenues.