John Truxaw,  Attorney at Law 1480 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (City Hall) Phone: (707) 967-2792 Department Purpose The City Attorney is responsible for providing legal advice to the City Council and staff in carrying out their duties in the operations of the City government. The Attorney, or special counsel supervised by the Attorney, defends the City in all legal actions and brings about suits on behalf of the City. The City Attorney is not a public defender of citizens.