Chris Easthope Email & Phone Number

Greater Detroit Area

-Settles pending legal, contract, property, criminal and licensing disputes for individual, corporate and non profit clients-Counsel and advise clients on best practices to avoid financial and criminal exposure-Interface with clients, corporate officers, prosecutors, police officers and expert witnesses to determine acceptable outcomes and proper course of action -Encourage course re-direction for clients in peril to minimize exposure and damages-Advise corporate clients on interpretation of local housing and building laws-Serve as mediator to settle civil and divorce cases

-Created Washtenaw County's first Veteran's Recovery Court and Mental Health Treatment Court-Formed three teams and led each to accomplish their mission of serving all participants in the court to meet established outcomes-Secured and maximized grant funds for each specialty court to comply with state funding rules and best practices -Presided over criminal dockets that included arraignments, pre-trials, motions, jury and non-jury trials, felony preliminary exams, sentencings and probation violation hearings-Participated in annual community outreach program to educate taxpayers on the role of the judiciary in municipal government

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

Taught Criminal Law and State and Federal Courts classes to Criminal Justice undergrad students

-City Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem serving the 5th Ward of Ann Arbor-Governed city of approximately 140K including setting tax rates, appropriation of funds, public health, utilities, safety services, drafting ordinances and resolutions -Partnered with The University of Michigan Administration for shared services, resources and optimal outcomes for residents and students, which contributed to the richness, diversity and quality of life on campus-Facilitated discussion with council members in public meetings live and virtual

Doctor Of Law (Jd), American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication, General