City of Mobile Legal Department

The City of Mobile Legal Department serves as the City’s in-house legal counsel, providing expert legal guidance to the Mayor, City departments, and municipal operations. Our mission is to protect the City’s legal interests, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and support efficient, transparent, and responsible government.

The department is led by Deputy City Attorney Suntrease Williams-Maynard, who oversees the Civil, Claims, and Criminal Divisions. The Department Head works in close coordination and reports to the City Attorney Ricardo Woods to ensure all legal services align with the City’s strategic goals and operational priorities.

Please note: The Legal Department provides legal advice only to the City and its departments. We cannot provide legal counsel to members of the public or private entities.

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Our Team

Ricardo Woods, City Attorney
Suntrease Williams-Maynard, Deputy City Attorney

Civil Division

Cherlina Monteiro, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Geoff Alexander, Assistant City Attorney
Victoria Shoots, Assistant City Attorney
Bryan Horsley, Assistant City Attorney

Criminal Division

Grant Gibson, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Nicole McDonough, Assistant City Attorney
Doug Wilson, Assistant City Attorney
Cleve Patterson, Assistant City Attorney
Chelsea Kendrick, Assistant City Attorney

Mobile Police Department/Mobile Fire Department

James Harred, Assistant City Attorney

City Legal Main Contact: 251-208-7416