The duties of General Counsel for the Tribe are similar to that of the Attorney General of the federal or state government.  The Legal Department is responsible for advising the Chief Executives and departmental heads regarding questions of law touching upon their official duties.  In the discharge of this function, the Legal Department acts in an advisory and ministerial, rather than in a judicial capacity.

Pursuant to contractual obligations to the Tribe, the Tribal Attorney, at the direction of the Chairman or by Tribal Council Resolution, has the responsibility to institute, conduct and maintain all suits and legal proceedings, as are deemed necessary for the enforcement of tribal laws and the preservation of order, and the protection of tribal rights and resources. It is the duty of the Legal Department to give advice and opinion upon questions of law.

In summary, the Legal Department has the primary function to protect the interests of the tribe and its departments and subdivisions, and to defend these rights and interests as well as uphold legal process.

Phone:  (928) 338-4346

Anthony J. Lee, Tribal Attorney
Fred Soto, Deputy Tribal Attorney
Jim Palmer, Assistant Tribal Attorney
Janet Wells, Lead Legal Secretary
Michelle Gushoney, File Clerk
Judy Massey, Receptionist
Cheryl Minjarez , Realty Specialist

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