PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

The Prosecuting Attorney, chief law enforcement official in Emmet County, is responsible for a wide array of legal functions for the county with over 250 duties created by the state legislature. Click here to read more about the responsibilities and duties of the PA’s Office.

 

Mailing Address: 200 Division Street, Suite G42 ~ Petoskey, MI ~ 49770
Phone:   (231) 348-1725
Fax:   (231) 348-0686
Email:  [email protected]
Location: The Prosecuting Attorney’s office is located in the Emmet County Building on the ground floor in suite G42. All visitors must enter at the Lake Street entrance and go through security procedures currently in place. Except for specific holidays, the PA’s office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including through the lunch hour.

Mike

Emmet County Prosecuting Attorney

MIKE SCHUITEMA

Emmet County is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Schuitema as Prosecuting Attorney, succeeding the esteemed James R. Linderman, who has retired after years of dedicated service to the county.

Mike Schuitema, a distinguished graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, has been an integral part of the County since 2016, contributing his extensive legal expertise and steadfast dedication to justice. With a demonstrated history of integrity, diligence, and professionalism, Schuitema is poised to uphold and advance the values of fairness and accountability within the legal system.

Having served in various capacities within the legal arena, Schuitema’s appointment signifies a continuation of Emmet County’s tradition of excellence in legal leadership. His profound understanding of the complexities of the law, coupled with his dedication to serving the community, positions him as an exemplary choice to lead the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

In assuming the responsibilities of Prosecuting Attorney, Schuitema acknowledges the profound trust bestowed upon him by the residents of Emmet County. He pledges to carry out his duties with the utmost integrity, ensuring that justice is administered fairly and impartially to all individuals within the community.

Please join us in extending warm congratulations to Mike Schuitema as he embarks on this new chapter of service to the people of Emmet County.


ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS

STUART FENTON
Chief Assistant Prosecutor
Wayne State University Law School
CHRISTINE B. BURKE
Assistant Prosecutor
University of Oregon School of Law
   
ELISE G. PLANCON
Assistant Prosecutor
Michigan State University College of Law
GABRIEL R. MATTICE
Assistant Prosecutor
William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Mano
   

 


ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

To speak with someone in the Prosecutor’s Office, please call (231) 348-1725 or send an email to [email protected].

ASHLEY WILLIAMS
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Manager
KRISTI HOUGHTON
Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator
CORINNE KOURY
Child Support Specialist
     
LIZ PETTENGILL
Legal Secretary
DANIELLE MERRILL
Legal Secretary
AMY SEWELL
Receptionist & Part-time Advocate
     

 


 

Emmet County, Michigan
200 Division Street, Petoskey MI 49770
(231) 348-1700 | Contact Us