Law

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the City of Livonia Law Department is to provide excellent legal services to the City of Livonia, which includes the Mayor, City Council, City Commissions, and all City departments.

Leo Neville, Michael E. Fisher, Paul Bernier, Eric S. Goldstein of the Law department

Responsibilities

The Law Department:

  • Acquires private property for public use
  • Advises the Mayor, City Council, and all City departments
  • Drafts City Council resolutions, contracts, and ordinances
  • Prosecutes misdemeanors and civil infractions in 16th District Court
  • Represents the City in civil lawsuits; provides legal opinions
  • Responds to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
  1. How do I know if I need a lawyer and how do I pick one?
  2. Where can I find standard court forms such as a criminal discovery order or a civil or criminal adjournment form?
  3. Where is the 16th District Court?
  4. How do I report a crime?
  5. Where is the Law Department?
  6. What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
  7. How do I obtain a Personal Protection Order (PPO)?
  8. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act request?
  9. What does the Law Department do?
  10. Where can I find a copy of the City Ordinances?
  11. Who do I call to report a barking dog?
  12. How do I report an ordinance violation?
  13. How do I challenge a traffic ticket?
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