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San Francisco has long been at the forefront of legal efforts to protect consumers, defend the integrity of our public institutions and advance civil rights for every American. I'm proud to continue that tradition as City Attorney, and my office remains committed to providing our City with the highest caliber legal representation. It is my pleasure to offer this Web site as a means to make my office more open and accessible to the people it serves. Thanks for visiting.
Sincerely,
DENNIS J. HERRERA
City Attorney of San Francisco
City Attorney Dennis Herrera and the staff of the San Francisco City Attorney's Office have been honored by the National Association of Consumer Advocates at the nationwide organization's 2009 Consumer Attorney of the Year.
A Washington, D.C.-based association boasting some 1,500 attorneys nationwide who represent consumers victimized by fraudulent, abusive and predatory business practices, NACA and its members are committed to actively promoting a fair and open marketplace that forcefully protects the rights of consumers, particularly those of modest means.
Said Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates: "NACA is pleased to be able to recognize those NACA members who have done particularly outstanding work on behalf of consumers. Dennis Herrera and his staff have done that in a big way, day in and day out, providing an example for all of us to follow."
MAJOR CASE
Kellogg has agreed to end a controversial marketing practice, criticized by the City Attorney, claiming that its Cocoa Krispies ceareal "now helps support your child's immunity."
MAJOR CASE
The City Attorney continues to defend key aspects of San Francisco's groundbreaking universal health care program, "Healthy San Francisco," from a possible high court challenge
MAJOR CASE
The City Attorney has reached an agreement with Mirant to permanently shutter the company’s Potrero power plant by the end of 2010, and to pay $1 million toward pediatric asthma and other mitigations.
MAJOR CASE
With his legal challenge on hold pending the outcome of legislative efforts, the City Attorney is working to end the practice of "gender rating" -- which can cost women up to 39% more for health coverage.
KEY INITIATIVE
Working with the ACLU, the City Attorney set up an administrative process to enable former gang members under injunctions to "opt out." It's accessible, it's fair and it recognizes people can and do change for the better.
