7/20/2024
Lawyers Support Barker for County Attorney
“We are attorneys who practice and have practiced civil and criminal law for a varied group of clients across Coconino County. It is clear to us that Ammon Barker is the best candidate for Coconino County Attorney.
”Ammon has a sterling reputation in the legal community. He is an accomplished attorney who has been recognized with awards and leadership positions at local and statewide levels. We know him to be trustworthy, reliable, and fair-minded.
”Ammon’s extensive jury trial experience as a prosecutor includes guilty verdicts in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, and murder. He has stood before judges arguing for those charged with violent and repetitive offenses to be held in custody before trial, to protect community safety. He has created a program to send non-violent drug offenders to treatment instead of charging them, to help them rehabilitate and to reduce jail and prison populations. He has done the work to efficiently prosecute a heavy caseload of serious criminal cases. His opponent has never been a prosecutor.
”Ammon’s devotion to justice for victims of crime is beyond question. He has spent countless hours meeting with victims, explaining the legal process to them and preparing them to be questioned about one of the most traumatic experiences of their lives. He won the Victim-Witness Services Heart of Gold award in 2023 for his devotion to treating crime victims and survivors with respect, dignity, and compassion.
”It takes leadership and collaboration to solve complex problems in the legal system. Ammon’s leadership in the community is shown by the many endorsements he has from Democratic leaders. He is endorsed by Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett, all current County Board Supervisors, U.S. Congressional Candidate Jonathan Nez, and two of the preceding Coconino County Attorneys. With them, we support Ammon Barker for Coconino County Attorney.”
Bryan Antol
Erika Arlington
David Bednar
Jason Bliss
Sasha Charls
Ashley DeBoard
Lou Diesel
Paul Garns
Keith Hammond
Mark Huston
Kathryn Mahady
Heather Mosher
Jonathan Mosher
Daniel Noble
Monica Pertea
Lee Phillips
Jefferson Pyper
William Ring
Eric Ruchensky
Bryan Shea
Lindsay Smith
Ryan Stevens
Marianne Sullivan
John Trebon
Michael Tunink
Michael Victor
MJ Vuinovich
Keatan Williams
Rose Winkeler
Michael Wozniak
Ammon sits down with Dave Zorn with KAFF Radio to discuss his prosecution career and his plans for the future of the County Attorney's Office.
1/25/2024
“It's so important to me that we emphasize the connection we have with the courts, with probation and even with the defense bar. We're working on creating stability in an unstable world, so we can have a flourishing community,” Barker said. “It has to start not just with our office, we have to work together to make sure that we're identifying these populations that need our help.”
12/24/2023
“Recovery Court is an alternative to incarceration that improves public safety at a much lower cost to taxpayers,” Barker said. “Many individuals in the criminal justice system are living with serious addictions. In the absence of other crimes, these cases should be addressed through treatment and alternatives to prison programs. Recovery Court provides a way for these individuals to take accountability while helping them find a way back to the community. This program not only saves money; it saves lives.”
6/2/2023
The presiding judge hands a fair amount of credit to Deputy County Attorney Ammon Barker.
“[Barker] has been working closely with the Pathways Program and deferred prosecution and deflection. He’s been very active at working the cases that need to go to restoration and competency,” Slayton said.
1/19/2022
Ammon successfully prosecuted the murderer of Sasha Krause, an innocent young woman living on the outskirts of Farmington, New Mexico. Watch his closing argument for the trial here.
