City Government

The City Attorney's Office



  • Timothy J. Henry, City Attorney
  • William E. Vinsko, Jr., Assistant City Attorney
  • Margaret Sharksnas - Paralegal



Address:      40 East Market Street
                    3rd Floor
                    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

Phone:         (570) 208-4155
Fax:             (570) 208-4153



              The City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney serve as the chief legal advisors to the Mayor, the City Council, and all City departments and agencies. They represent the City in all legal proceedings and are responsible for the effective operation of the Bureau of Law.

              The City Attorney is a full-time employee of the City and is responsible for staffing the City's legal office.