The City Attorney is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. The Assistant City Attorney is a merit system employee. The city legal department acts as legal advisor to the City Council, the City Departments, Commissions, Committees, and Boards. The legal department prepares and/or approves for legality, all ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents. The Legal Department also represents the city in most litigation in which the City is involved and prosecutes violations of City laws. Through an interlocal agreement, Spanish Fork City and Salem City share the services of the legal department. The current city attorney is S. Junior Baker. The current Assistant City Attorney is Christine Johnson. Among other duties, Ms. Johnson acts as the city prosecutor. The legal department has two secretaries, Angela Jackson and Sara Randle.

Office Hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ms. Jackson works Mondays and Tuesdays. Ms. Randle works Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Mr. Baker may be reached at 801-798-5000 ext, 32. Ms. Johnson may be reached at 801-798-5000 ext, 52. Ms. Jackson and Ms. Randle may be reached at 801-798-5000 ext. 33. The facsimile number for Spanish Fork City is 801-798-5005.

Spanish Fork City is served by the Fourth Judicial District Court, Spanish Fork Municipal Division. Criminal calendars are Mondays and Thursdays commencing at 8:00 a.m. Generally, a calendar concludes by 12:00 or 12:30 p.m. Occasionally, afternoons are used for longer trial settings. Ms. Johnson is not available during court hours. The city attorney is a member of the Development Review Committee, which meets Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Spanish Fork and Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in Salem. Mr Baker is unavailable during these times.