Prosecuting Attorney

Contact the Prosecuting Attorney
  • Julie A. Nakfoor Pratt, Prosecuting Attorney
  • David G. Banister, Chief Assistant Prosecutor
  • Christopher J. Elsworth, Assistant Prosecutor
  • Josh Carter, Assistant Prosecutor
  • Jessica R. Payne, Assistant Prosecutor
  • Nicole T. Mitchell, Office Manager
  • Sunny Anderson, Victim’s Rights Advocate
  • Suzi Zeeryp, Legal Secretary
  • Crystal Tobin, Legal Secretary
Location Phone Hours of Operation
Barry County Courts and Law Building
206 W. Court St., Ste. 201
Hastings, MI 49058
Main: (269) 945-1297
Fax: (269) 948-3316
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday
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The Prosecutor represents the People of the State of Michigan in criminal prosecution of violations of State law and County ordinances; represents petitioners in neglect and delinquency proceedings in Juvenile Court, appears in Probate Court on mental health petitions; represents the interests of the public and minor children in domestic relations cases including establishing paternity, child support orders; and assisting the Friend of the Court to obtain modification of domestic relations orders and acts as civil counsel for the County and County agencies.