The City contracts with two firms for legal services.

City Prosecutor

  • Thomas Anderson
    PO Box 1123
    1001 1st St S, Suite B
    Willmar, MN 56201
    (320) 905-3974
    anderson.thomasm@gmail.com

  • Criminal prosecution of adults committing petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, and most gross misdemeanors. Prosecution of juvenile traffic offenders.

City Attorney

  • Christopher Hood
    525 Park Street, Suite 470
    St. Paul, MN  55103
    (651) 225-8840
    cmhood@flaherty-hood.com

  • Provide legal advice to Mayor, Council and Department Heads

  • Prepare and/or review City contracts; ordinances; resolutions; bonds; insurance certificates; licenses.

  • Commences and handles civil litigation not handled by the City's insurance carrier.

  • Serves as legal counsel for the City owned Municipal Utilities and Rice Memorial Hospital.