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Frederik Stig-Nielsen
Frankfort, MI Criminal Law Lawyer
(231) 714-4128
427 Main Street Suite 201
P.O. Box 508
Frankfort, MI 49635
Free ConsultationCriminal
Lewis & Clark Law School
Mas/Stig-Nielsen was founded because there is a need for high-quality, smart criminal defense in northern Michigan. We are committed to serving the needs of people accused of crimes by the government. Our firm is guided by the words of author and activist Bryan Stevenson,
each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done. Regardless of what you stand accused of doing, we will help you.
Defense attorneys often sell themselves as being aggressive advocates in the courtroom, however, in our experience, that is not enough. Mas/Stig-Nielsen vehemently fights for our clients but more importantly we are prepared,...
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John Daugherty
Beulah, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Business Organization
Real Estate
Criminal Defense
Former Prosecutor
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Mary E. (Betsy) Mas
Frankfort, MI Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal
Lewis & Clark Law School
Mas/Stig-Nielsen was founded because there is a need for high-quality, smart criminal defense in northern Michigan. We are committed to serving the needs of people accused of crimes by the government. Our firm is guided by the words of author and activist Bryan Stevenson,
each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done. Regardless of what you stand accused of doing, we will help you.
Defense attorneys often sell themselves as being aggressive advocates in the courtroom, however, in our experience, that is not enough. Mas/Stig-Nielsen vehemently fights for our clients but more importantly we are...
Dennis M. Swain
Beulah, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Patrick S. Fragel
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
As a former Prosecutor and seasoned Criminal Defense Lawyer, Patrick Fragel has in-depth knowledge of Michigan law and courtroom procedure. Patrick Fragel has achieved a "distinguished" rating for ethical practices and legal knowledge from the Martindale-Hubbell independent lawyer rating service.
He has recently obtained a "not guilty" verdict in a life offense case, and succeeded in having incriminating statements suppressed due to a lack of Miranda warnings. He has successfully defended 100's of criminal cases.
His firm has helped thousands of clients over the past 20 years. Choosing a lawyer is an important decision since it involves...
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Kelly M. Neumann
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTraverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
New England Law | Boston
Attorney Kelly M. Neumann who is originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan received a dual major in Criminal Justice and Political Science at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan and received her Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.
Neumann has worked with Boston City Counsel's Legislation Department, the Trial Division of the Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts and at an Insurance Defense Law firm. She also ran the Tort and Workers Compensation Department at one of the biggest personal injury law firms on the East Coast.
Neumann has successfully settled a personal injury matter for over $9 million,...
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Joshua Traeger
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Business and Military
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Josh Traeger is the Founding Attorney of both True North Legal Group and The Military Defense firm. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University (B.A. 2006) and Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D. 2009). After law school, Josh joined the United States Air Force and served on active duty for ten years. His primary role was as a Senior Trial Counsel, prosecuting criminal matters and handling the military's most difficult cases worldwide. After separating from active duty, Josh moved home to Northern Michigan and established two businesses.
True North Legal Group is a community-centered law...
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David M. Glancy
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
David M. Glancy is an experienced civil and criminal trial attorney. He has substantial experience in evaluating and litigating automobile accidents, premise liability claims and first-party/No-Fault claims. He has handled serious felony, misdemeanor, drunk/drugged driving, and juvenile criminal matters; including multiple high-profile homicide cases.
In addition, Mr. Glancy also practices in the Circuit Court – Family Division, where he has handled numerous cases involving divorce, custody, parenting time issues, juvenile offense and neglect abuse cases.
Mr. Glancy was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2004. He is a member of the Grand Traverse County Bar Association and the...
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Matthew Benedict
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family
Matthew Benedict is a Traverse City native. He worked for nine years with his father, Hon. Richard L. Benedict, serving clients from all of northern Michigan. Matthew Benedict is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Thomas Cooley Law School.
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Michael Horowitz
Kingsley, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals and DUI
University of Michigan Law School
Michael Horowitz is a trial and appellate lawyer in Northern Michigan. He is licensed in Michigan, Alaska, and New York. He primarily practices criminal defense.
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Leslie Van Alstine
Manistee, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Thomas Cooley Law School
We opened our office in Manistee, Michigan in 1995 and have been providing excellent, affordable legal services ever since. We have experienced a variety of challenges that have assisted us in developing a law practice that is particularly suited for the needs and desires of Manistee residents and visitors. We offer free initial consultations for criminal matters and personal injury cases, we only charge $100 for initial consultations for all other matters. Admitted to Practice in the State of Michigan in 1995 and Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Court in 2004. If you...
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Steven A. Lee
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Warren L. Wahl
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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William Burdette
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal, Collections, Construction and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I specifically practice in the fields of criminal law, property law, civil litigation, personal injury, collections and construction law, including construction liens and foreclosures. In my practice I believe that an attorney has to be overly prepared and be ready to go to trial in order to adequately represent their clients. This includes extensive legal research and investigation into all legal theories and defenses. In addition to being admitted to practice law in Michigan, I am also admitted to practice law in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the US District Court for the Western...
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Jonathan Christopher Tomaso
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
(877) 221-7628
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive
Suite 209
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationTraverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jon Tomaso has years of experience as an attorney, practicing in the areas of family law and criminal law. Along with his associates at Sterling Law and ADAM (American Divorce Association for Men), the attorneys seek for their clients dignity and fairness and for all they seek social justice in a biased system. Sterling Law attorneys care for their clients by totally dedicating themselves to their cases, by giving guidance and answering questions in a timely effective way, and by being well-prepared in court. They take their clients' cases to heart and pursue their goals with the talent and...
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Gerald Chefalo
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Upon Graduation from Law School in 1997, Attorney Chefalo worked in Lansing Michigan for the 30 th Judicial Circuit Court as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas L. Brown. While there, he researched complicated legal issues and drafted proposed opinions on all civil and criminal matter that came before the court. In 1999, Attorney Chefalo moved to Traverse City Michigan to work in private practice. When asked why he picked Traverse City, Attorney Chefalo stated: “if you are going to start a law office from scratch, you might as well do it in a beautiful place.” His goal...
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John R. Scheuerle
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
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Patrick Dougherty
Manistee, MI Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Patrick Dougherty has been helping individuals and their families through legal challenges and the complexities of the legal system for over 24 years. Patrick is licensed to practice all issues of law in the State of Michigan. He is authorized to practice law in all State Courts in Michigan, including all State Circuit Courts; all State District Courts; the Federal Eastern District and Western District Courts; the Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan; the Michigan Court of Appeals; and the Michigan Supreme Court. Patrick Dougherty is also authorized to practice law in the 6th Circuit Court...
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Janet M Mistele
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal, Animal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Janet M. Mistele, J.D. is a member of the State Bar of Michigan
(1989), the United States District Court for the Western District of
Michigan (1991), and the North Carolina State Bar (2003). Ms.
Mistele earned her Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was a member of the
National Trial Team, and earned American Jurisprudence Awards for
top honors in seven of her law school courses.
Upon graduation from law school in 1989, Ms. Mistele accepted a
position with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Lansing, Michigan as a
Prehearing Attorney,...
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Lauren K. Pfeil
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce and Family
LAUREN K. PFEIL graduated with a Bachelors of Arts with highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin and received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she specialized in family law. While in law school, Lauren received family and child law fellowships from both Loyola University Chicago School of Law and The University of Michigan School of Law. Her article “Recognizing Race as a Reality, Not a Barrier: The Problems within Colorblind Adoption Policy within a Race Conscious America” was published in the spring edition of The Children’s Legal Rights Journal. Upon graduation from...
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Paul T. Jarboe
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Criminal, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Paul Jarboe is an experienced and dedicated trial attorney with over 30 years of legal experience. Mr. Jarboe graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1982. Mr. Jarboe is a former prosecuting attorney, and has an extensive background in the areas of divorce, child custody, criminal defense and civil litigation, which includes State and Federal Criminal cases. Mr. Jarboe’s practice includes: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury & Estate Planning.
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Paul A. Hubbell
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Estate Planning
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James Aprea
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Attorney
Edward Carl Lauermann
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Albert T. Quick
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
542 Fifth St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Criminal, DUI and Education
Cynthia A. Conlon
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Steven A. Lee
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Insurance Defense and Traffic Tickets
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
ReAnn Rose Gorton
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
David Cvengros
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Energy and Family
Daniel A. Hubbell
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Laura Elizabeth Garneau
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Robert William Mendham Jr.
East Jordan, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Cannabis Law and Traffic Tickets
Clarence Gomery
Traverse City, MI Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal and Personal Injury
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Lisa Kirsch Satawa
Big Rapids, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Detroit College of Law
I'm Lisa B. Kirsch Satawa, and together with Christina Daskas (deceased), I founded Kirsch Daskas Law Group in 2015 with a mission close to our hearts: preventing wrongful convictions by defending against false allegations, one client at a time. Our vision wasn't just about legal representation; it was about nurturing young lawyers into compassionate advocates who see beyond the accusations to the person behind them.
Born in Detroit, MI in the 1960s, I was raised with invaluable lessons by my parents—lessons in the importance of a strong work ethic, humility, gratitude, and family. Married to criminal defense attorney Mark Satawa...
