Can the City Attorney advise citizens in legal matters?
No. The City Attorney cannot provide legal services to private citizens. However, the Arizona State Bar provides information on lawyer referral, low income, and self-help legal services.

How do I file a claim against the city?
A Notice of Claim must be served in accordance with Arizona law.

Whom should I contact for a tenant/landlord dispute such as eviction, tenants rights, housing discrimination, trouble getting repairs completed?
Review the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provided by the Arizona Department of Housing:. You may want to contact the 211 Arizona Information and Referral Services line for referral to other agencies, organizations and programs that may be able to assist you. You may also find assistance at Arizona Tenants Advocates. Landlord/tenant issues are not handled through the Sedona Municipal Court; these matters are handled in the County Justice Courts.

Whom do I contact concerning a business complaint such as a problem with a business transaction, complaint about unsatisfactory service or repair?
You may contact the Arizona Attorney General and/or the Better Business Bureau regarding these types of complaints.

Where do I file a Small Claims Court action?

• If the claim is in Yavapai County contact the Verde Valley Justice Court
• If the claim is in Coconino County contact the Flagstaff Justice Court

How can I receive a copy of a particular Sedona City Code section?
City Code sections are available on the City Code search page.  For help with the search contact the City Clerk's Office.

Whom should I contact if I believe I am the victim of fraud or violation of my civil rights?
The Arizona Attorney General's Office in Phoenix is committed to protecting consumers from fraud (including cybercrime), children's rights, seniors' rights, civil rights, victims' rights, Americans with disabilities, etc.

Whom should I contact with a complaint about construction or repair work done by a contractor?
Please contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors regarding construction or repairs done by a contractor.

Whom should I contact if I believe I have been the victim of misrepresentation by a real estate agent?
The Arizona Department of Real Estate fields complaints regarding misrepresentation or ethical performance of real estate agents.

Whom should I contact to obtain a marriage license or passport?

• In Yavapai County contact the Yavapai County Superior Court
• In Coconino County contact the Coconino County Superior Court

If criminal misdemeanors are prosecuted at the city level, who prosecutes felonies?

• For felonies committed in Yavapai County contact the Yavapai County Attorney
• For felonies committed in Coconino County contact the Coconino County Attorney

How do I obtain an order of protection or an injunction against harassment?
These may be obtained from the Sedona Magistrate Court.

Whom should I contact with questions about wage disputes with my employer?
Labor and wage disputes are handled by the Labor Department of the Industrial Commission of Arizona