City of Grand Rapids
Attorney's Office
City of Grand Rapids
Attorney's Office
The City Attorney's Office performs legal services for the City and provides legal counsel to every aspect of City government.
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Preparation and review of contracts and other legal documents
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Provides advice and opinions to the Mayor, City Commission, and all City agencies
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Requests by the Mayor or City Commissioners, the office drafts ordinances, and resolutions to present to the Commission
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Prosecution of persons accused of violating City ordinances (parking and traffic tickets, housing violations, criminal enforcement misdemeanors)
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Representation of the City and City officials in lawsuits
Mission
The mission of the Department of Law is to provide excellent, ethical legal advice and zealous legal representation to the City of Grand Rapids, its Commission, Officers, and Departments so that they may lawfully attain the City’s goals and outcomes without undue risk.
Values
What we believe, what is important to us, and how we treat our clients and ourselves.
- Client Services
- Collaboration
- Equity and Inclusion
- Expertise
- Healthy Workplace
- Innovation
- Proactivity
Office Divisions
Municipal Affairs Division - provides legal advice and counsel to the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager and all departments, Boards and Commissions of the City. 616-456-3181
Civil Litigation Division - defends the City, its officers and employees in State and Federal lawsuits and administrative proceedings. 616-456-3181
Enforcement Division - prosecutes City Ordinance violations in Grand Rapids District and Kent County Juvenile Courts and provide training and consultation to City Departments which enforce ordinances. 616-456-3388
Freedom of Information Act Coordinator - manages receipt and response to all Freedom of Information Act requests. 616-456-3181
