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Warren L. Wahl
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Matthew Benedict
Grand Traverse County, 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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Courtney L Thom
Midland County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Michigan State University
Courtney grew up in Mid-Michigan and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Central Michigan University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then attended Michigan State University College of Law, earning her Juris Doctor, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Following her education, Courtney was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in October 2007 and began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Midland County Circuit Court. There, she assisted the judiciary by researching issues in many different areas of the law. After passing the Florida Bar Exam,...
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Clayton E Wittman
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Clay Wittman served 26 years in the Active Duty US Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in 2009. He is now "retired" in Grand Rapids. He has "been around the block" a few times and knows what it means to serve others. As a Lawyer, Clay Wittman takes a very limited number of clients, so that he can serve those few clients with the care and attention they deserve. Clay is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and the Western Michigan Law School. He graduated Law School Magna Cum Laude and...
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Gerald Chefalo
Grand Traverse County, 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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William P. Hackett
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Michigan State University College of Law
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Frederik Stig-Nielsen
Benzie County, 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 R. Scheuerle
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
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Melissa C Freeman
Montcalm County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(616) 773-2945
309 S. Lafayette Street, Suite 208
Greenville, MI 48838
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Brandon Gardner
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Michigan State University College of Law
Brandon Gardner founded Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC on the principle that every client deserves zealous, high-quality legal representation, especially those facing the most serious crimes and complex family disputes. Brandon has over twenty years' experience in multiple aspects of the court system from small claims dispute resolution to appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court and utilizes this breadth of knowledge to develop custom solutions to every case at the firm, no matter the complexity.
Mr. Gardner’s practice areas include serious felonies and federal crimes, complex domestic litigation, and personal injury litigation. Additionally, he is an approved domestic relations mediator on...
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Fredrick W. Jensen
Allegan County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Kevin G. Klevorn
Charlevoix County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Consumer and Traffic Tickets
University of Michigan Law School
I am a graduate of the Michigan Law School, JD '83 and the U of M business school, BBA '80. Best thing I got in Ann Arbor was my bride Rachel. We married in '84 and have raised 4 now adult children together. My father was a lawyer and we moved to Boyne City in 1961 from Detroit. I am a member of the Walloon Lake Community Church and have served there as board chairman since 1998. I coached baseball, softball and basketball for many years mostly so I could hang...
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Brian H. Jean
Bay County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Ave Maria School of Law
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Paul T. Jarboe
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 43 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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Jason Jansma
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Attorney
Having a skilled legal advocate in your corner is crucial when facing criminal charges. That is why Jason L. Jansma is here to help. As a former prosecutor, he has gained invaluable insight and experience on how the other side of the courtroom thinks. Attorney Jansma has been placed among the top criminal lawyers in Michigan, making him a strong ally for any individual to have. He handles all types of criminal matters and provides counsel and assistance for family law issues as well. No matter your situation, be sure to call on him when you need reliable, proven, and...
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Mr. Chris Allen Houghtaling
Muskegon County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Lauren K. Pfeil
Grand Traverse County, 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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Janet M Mistele
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 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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Mary E. (Betsy) Mas
Benzie County, 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...
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John A. Engman
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce and Family
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Troy B. Daniel
Roscommon County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Consumer and Traffic Tickets
Michigan State University College of Law
Coming from a working class family, I worked numerous jobs on my way to become an attorney.
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Evonne Ulmer
Ionia County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Larry J Brown Jr
Otsego County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce and Family
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Michael Lee DeYoung
Ottawa County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Paul A. Ledford
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Estate Planning
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Erik Holt
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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David R Barberi
Isabella County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Fredric Balgooyen
Muskegon County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 58 years of experience
(231) 733-2566
McCroskey Law Building
1440 Peck Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
Criminal, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Balgooyen Law Offices has been a general practice firm in Muskegon County for over 40 years, having represented three municipal governments, several area businesses, and multiple generations of Muskegon families. Fredric F. Balgooyen, sole practitioner, has experience as both a prosecuting and public defense attorney, is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Criminal Law Section, Probate and Estate Planning Section and Master Lawyer Section. Practice areas include estate planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate and decedent estates, real estate, business law, business planning, commercial and civil litigation, Landlord-Tenant, family law, domestic issues, divorce, child support...
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Thomas B Baynton
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
How does someone choose the "right attorney"? I believe that the client must feel comfortable with the attorney, along with having confidence in the attorney's abilities in dealing with the issues at hand.
I specialize in criminal and bankruptcy law. I also handle divorce, license restoration, and debt settlement. I offer personal service and have been very successful in keeping my clients out of jail. In practicing bankruptcy law, in addition to guiding my client through the bankruptcy process, I offer advice to my clients on how to avoid various debt traps and how to live within a budget ,...
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Timothy A. Slais
Ottawa County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Tim Slais graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. In 1995, he became a Michigan State Police Trooper, and he was assigned to the South Haven Post where he investigated both traffic and criminal complaints. After being shot in the line of duty, Tim retired from the State Police in 2005, and he went on to study law at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. In 2009, Tim graduated Magna Cum Laude in the top 3% of his class with a concentration in Litigation. Following law school, Tim was an Assistant Prosecuting...
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Pavol Fabian
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
141 Ionia Ave NW Fl 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and White Collar Crime
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Wayne Patrick Kolehouse
Ottawa County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Criminal
University of Michigan Law School
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Peter A. VanGelderen
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
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Clay Matthew West
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
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Stephanie Jo Koorndyk
Kent County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
2029 Celadon Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Criminal, Animal, Business and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Duane Carr
Montcalm County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
![Jason D. Kolkema]( "Jason D. Kolkema")
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Jason D. Kolkema
Muskegon County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
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David B. Kortering
Muskegon County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Criminal, Administrative, Family and Juvenile
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Paul A. Hubbell
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Estate Planning
