About Christopher Yates

Yates is a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and federal public defender for the Western District. He was the chief federal public defender prior to becoming a private practice lawyer in 2004. He first served with the firm of Willey, Chamberlain & Yates and later became a partner in the firm of Yates, LaGrand & Denenfeld. He was appointed to the circuit court in 2008. He has also taught at the Michigan State University School of Law and Davenport University