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Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney.
The first female City Attorney in L.A. history, and the first Latina elected citywide, Hydee leads a team of more than 1,000 legal professionals, including 550+ attorneys. She is the City’s general counsel and serves as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and to the City’s boards and departments. Hydee also oversees the prosecution of misdemeanors and the administration of criminal justice. She has called Los Angeles home for more than 40 years. Meet Hydee.