For general information or to be referred to an attorney, contact our office at (650) 723-9611 during regular business hours. Those hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Mailing Address
Office of the General Counsel
Building 170, Third Floor, Main Quad
P.O. Box 20386
Stanford, CA 94305-2038
Mail Code: 2038
Main Telephone Numbers
(650) 723-9611
(650) 723-4323 Fax
Emergency After Hours Help Line
Stanford community members in need of immediate legal assistance outside of regular office hours may call 650-736-7808. Please note that this line is to be reserved for emergency situations only.
Emergency situations could include:
- any major incident at Stanford involving the police or fire department (the police and fire department can be contacted at 9-911)
- a law enforcement officer or government official demands:
- a search of university or hospital space
- to review university or hospital records
- to interview university or hospital employees about a business matter (even if the officer arrives at the employee’s home)
- the need for advice regarding whether to make a citizen’s arrest on behalf of the university
- other similar matters demanding immediate legal attention
To contact an attorney directly, please refer to OGC Attorneys or Outside Counsel Directories.