Welcome to the City of Ames Legal Department
Here is a list of our services:
legal advice and services for City officials and employees in connection with City business
bill collection services for the City and Medical Center
answers to questions regarding parking matters for citizens and employees
processing of unpaid parking tickets for filing with the court
service of summons
defense and settlement of tort and contract claims
drafting of ordinances and resolutions as directed by the City Council
legal research in response to the needs of staff and City agencies
review and preparation of contract documents and financial instruments
prosecution of criminal offenses and municipal infractions