City Attorney - Staff Support
The City Attorney's office provides a variety of support services
to various City departments, committees and commissions. These
services include representing the City in Municipal Court,
providing legal counsel for the Common Council and Kaukauna
Utilities, drafting and/or reviewing land sale and purchase
contracts, ordinances and resolutions, loan documents and
construction contracts, and participating in arbitration of labor
contract grievances.
Am I entitled to a court appointed lawyer for a City
citation if I can't afford one?
Not for a municipal court case. They are not "criminal"
proceedings but rather are ordiance violations, which are
considered "civil" offenses.
Can I make someone be a witness for me in a City
case?
Yes, however you must contact the Clerk of Municipal Courts at
(920) 766-6333 well in advance of your Court date to obtain a
subpeona form. You must prepare the form, get it signed by the
Municipal Judge and have it served upon the witness. Also, you must
pay the necessary $5.00 witness fee and travel reimbursement of
$.20 per mile round trip to the witness at the time the subpeona is
served.
Do you represent individuals who live in Kaukauna if
they have legal needs?
Not at City expense. You are responsible to pay for any legal
representation you require for your personal needs.
May I talk to you about a City of Kaukauna ticket that I
received?
Yes. After you have followed the instructions on your ticket by
either appearing as ordered before the Municipal Judge and pleading
"not guilty" or by doing so by letter, if permitted on your
citation. A few days after that, you may contact my office at (920)
766-6318 to schedule a time to meet.