About the City Attorney's Office
Mission Statement
The mission of the City Attorney is to represent the City of Jacksonville by providing professional, effective and ethical legal counsel in all matters by assisting the City Council, Mayor and City Departments.
Legal Department Functions
• Duty to prosecute or defend city cases
• Duty to prosecute or defend city cases
• Duty to advise council and city officers
• Authority to take appeals
• Executions; audit bills of costs
• Prosecution of violations of ordinances
Contact Us:
City Attorney
dbeard@bellattilaw.com
Sarah Bergschneider
Administrative Secretary
sbergschneider@jacksonvilleil.gov
Law Office:
Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP
816 West State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-7111 (ph)
217-245-2832 (fax)
City of Jacksonville Office:
200 West Douglas Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-479-3510 (ph)
The City Attorney's Office does not provide legal advice or representation to citizens.
