Department of Law
Catherine M. Mish
Catherine M. Mish
City Attorney
456-3181

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Department of Law is to provide the City of Grand Rapids, the Mayor and City Commissioners, the City Manager and the Departments of the City and the City's elected and appointed Boards and Commissions with exceptional legal service and service delivery at a reasonable cost.

DIVISIONSSTAFF
Municipal Affairs Division - provides legal advice and counsel to the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager and all departments, Boards and Commissions of the City. 
456-3181 

Elizabeth White, Deputy City Attorney
Stanley Bakita
Preston Hopson, Jr.
Nadine Klein

Civil Litigation Division - defends the City, its officers and employees in State and Federal lawsuits and administrative proceedings. 
456-4026

Margaret Bloemers, Director
Bernard Schaefer
Patrick Lannen
Ta-Tanisha Manson
Kristen Rewa

Enforcement Division - prosecutes City Ordinance violations. 
632-5720		Michael Tomich, Director
Anita Hitchcock
Jason Baker
Police Legal Advisor - provides specialized legal advice counsel to the Police Department. 
456-4026 		Margaret Bloemers
Freedom of Information Act Coordinator -manages receipt and response to all Freedom of Information Act requests. 
456-4023		FOIA Coordinator
City Attorney's Office
300 Monroe Ave., NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2206
foiareq@grcity.us