CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The City of Charlottesville has retained the services of Richmond-based law firm, Sands Anderson, to temporarily serve as acting city attorney. That while current city attorney, Jacob Stroman, is on leave.

The engagement of Sands Anderson, which held the same role when former City Attorney Lisa Robertson abruptly resigned in 2022, will begin on April 15, 2024.

Because it’s a personnel matter, the city can give no further information.