The City Attorney (Legal Officer) is mandated by City Charter Section 4.06. The City Attorney is appointed by the City Manager subject to confirmation by City Council. The City Attorney serves as chief legal adviser to the City Council, the Manager and all City Departments, officers and agencies. The City Attorney represents the City in all legal proceedings and performs all other legal work as required by law.
The City Attorney serves as a member of the Election Commission and acts a City Prosecutor for the prosecution of all City misdemeanor and civil infraction cases. City Council has designed the City Attorney as Freedom of Information Act Coordinator.
John M. Barr is the Ypsilanti City Attorney. His firm, Barr, Anhut & Associates, P.C. provides the City Attorney service on a contract basis. In addition to John M. Barr, City Attorney, attorney services are provided by Assistant City Attorneys Karl A. Barr and Jesse O’Jack, of counsel. The firm is supported by office staff including Jane A. Slider, PLS, office manager who also serves a Deputy Freedom of Information Act Coordinator.
Barr, Anhut & Associates
105 Pearl Street
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Office (734) 483-9642
Fax (734) 483-3871
www.barrlawfirm.com
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 noon
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
City Attorney
John Barr
Assistant City Attorneys
Karl Barr
Attorney of Counsel
Jesse O'Jack
Legal Assistant
Jane Slider
Professional legal services for the City of Ypsilanti are provided by the law firm of Barr, Anhut and Associates located one block north of City Hall at the corner of Huron and Pearl Streets.
