Great Falls City Attorney James W. Santoro

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What do I do when I get a traffic ticket?

2) How do I get an attorney to defend me on my serious violations if I cannot afford an attorney?

3) I am a victim of an assault, or PFMA, what if I want to drop charges against my spouse/family member what do I do?

4) I am a victim of an assault or PFMA, and I want this person to stay away from me, and I want full support in prosecution of this person. Whom would I contact to keep me informed of what I need to do?

5) Where do I go to testify in a case that I was subpoenaed for?

6) Does the City Attorney’s Office offer free legal advice?

7) How do I get a copy of a police report?

8) What is a pre-trial/omnibus hearing?

9) If I have been charged with creating or maintaining a Public Criminal Nuisance, who do I call?

10) If I have received an Abandoned Vehicle charge, who do I call?

City Attorney’s Office

Room 101
Civic Center
2 Park Drive South
P.O. Box 5021
Great Falls, MT 59403

Hours of Operation

Monday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.