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Jordan W. Swears
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Courtney L Thom
Midland, MI Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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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Joseph Grzybowski
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Wayne State University Law School
Joe has been practicing law for over 20 years. He serves the greater Grand Rapids area and has worked with the majority of the courts in Kent and the surrounding counties. He is well known to other attorneys in the area and has a positive working relationship with court officers and law enforcement agencies.
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Robert James Engel
Petoskey, MI Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Over 35 years of trial experience. Former prosecutor and public defender of criminal cases. Handle divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases in the area of family law. Also, adoption, guardianship and conservatorship cases. Represent parents and/or children in juvenile court cases. Estates and estate planning.
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Allen Telgenhof
Charlevoix, MI Family Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Stockbroker Fraud
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Zachary E. Backlund
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Gaylord, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Zach Backlund works in our Gaylord, Michigan branch office and has handled numerous family law, estate plan, and real estate cases over the past several years in many counties in northern Michigan. He previously practiced law in the Traverse City, Michigan area, working on a variety of cases involving both transactional and litigated matters. Before becoming an attorney, Zach Backlund worked as a landman (2014-2016), taught English as a second language (2006), and also served as an AmeriCorps Corps Member (2005-2007).
Sterling Law practices in the areas of Family Law, Immigration, Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, and Business...
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Melissa Kelleigh
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Lewis & Clark Law School
I am passionate about helping people with their family law problems. I help my clients with issues of divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and family abuse protection orders. As a parent myself, I understand how important these issues are to my clients. I view my job as a compassionate guide through a complex legal system that can be difficult for non-lawyers to navigate on their own. I try to resolve these issues as amicably as possible, although I have taken many cases to trial when it is necessary and appropriate to do so. I...
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Brandon Gardner
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Business, Criminal 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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Erika Salerno Shadowens
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Drake University Law School
I am Erika S. Shadowens, a family law attorney with a strong reputation for my tenacious advocacy and strategic approach to litigation. As a partner at Varnum LLP, I have dedicated over 28 years to representing clients in complex divorce, child custody, and high-asset family law cases. Known for my unwavering dedication, I am a formidable presence in the courtroom, where I advocate relentlessly to protect my clients' rights and interests.
My litigation experience covers all levels of the legal system, including the Michigan Supreme Court, where I have successfully argued challenging cases. Whether it's high-conflict custody disputes or intricate financial...
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Brian H. Jean
Bay City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Ave Maria School of Law
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Amber Michelle Soler
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I know that each family dynamic is unique, so I work side-by- side with clients to navigate challenging family law matters or the confusion of probate or trust settlement following the death of a loved one.
As for my qualifications, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University where I double majored in both Public Law and Journalism. I went on to get a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where I was a Dean's List student with an academic scholarship award, a member of the school's Access to Justice Clinic, and a founding board member...
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Kevin G. Klevorn
Boyne City, MI Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Family, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
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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Beth A. Striegle
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Beth A. Striegle grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she attended Ferris State University where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art. Prior to attending law school, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Calvin College where she graduated with honors. While attending Thomas Cooley Law School she raised two young boys. Beth completed her law school internship at the Sixty-Plus Elder Law Clinic. She considers the experience she gained while working for the clinic to be very valuable because it gave her a better understanding of the various issues...
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Lawrence Wilson
Ada, MI Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
The University of Toledo College of Law
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Erik S.H. Wallen
Bay City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Erik S.H. Wallen graduated from Michigan State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1989 from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1989 and was hired as an Associate with the Law firm of Patterson Gruber Kennedy Gill and Milster located in Bay City, Michigan concentrating in criminal defense and general civil litigation. In 1997 Erik was promoted to Partner, concentrating in Civil Litigation. In 2000, Erik joined the law firm of Kennedy Gill Wallen Rieman and Reyes as...
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Martin Blank
Saginaw, MI Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
I am a late starter in law. I graduated from law school in 2020 when I was 59 years old. I have had several professions in my life, but I enjoy law the most, maybe second to law enforcement.
I am a physician, a police officer, and a new attorney. I spent 23 years in the Army Reserve. What all that should tell you is that I like to help people. I want to help you.
I do not have tremendous experience as an attorney. I am just now starting in practice. But my dedication, enthusiasm, and zeal for the law...
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Mr. Philip Alexander Sturtz
Saginaw, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
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Robert Relph
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 54 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Almost anyone who has been through it will tell you that divorce is one of the most painful and stressful experiences a family will ever go through, fraught with uncertainty and negative emotions that can (and usually do) spill over into other areas of life. As a Family Law attorney, I dedicate myself to guiding clients through this difficult process and help them move forward in a positive, healthy and supportive manner. When it seems difficult to make decisions in this time of crisis, my job is to present creative solutions and help clients make the right decisions. During...
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Mr. Chris Allen Houghtaling
Muskegon, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Raymond Gregory
Gaylord, MI Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Employment
Over the past 29 years, Ray Gregory has represented thousands of clients in family, employment, business, contract, criminal, and probate litigation in state and federal courts.
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Debra F. Donlan
East Tawas, MI Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
557 Pine Ln
East Tawas, MI 48730
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
Over 30 years experience in Family Law.
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Travis J. Groat
Petoskey, MI Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Groat Law is a boutique family law experience serving clients throughout Northern Michigan and beyond. With a nearly 20-year proven winning track record, let Travis be your warrior and fight for you and your family.
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Elizabeth Keller Bransdorfer
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
University of Minnesota Law School
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Sean Patrick Cox
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Elder
Sean Patrick Cox has represented hundreds of clients since 1994 when he was admitted to practice. In addition, he was admitted to the State Bar of Florida in 1995. Sean practices in two main areas, family law and elder law. When Sean was a teen, his parents divorced, giving him personal knowledge of how devastating the divorce process can be to all family members involved. Sean has represented clients in complex divorce cases since 1994, he is considered to be one of the top divorce attorneys in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has taken hundreds of cases to trial and he...
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John A. Engman
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and Divorce
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Kristen Fisher
Caro, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kristen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills. During her undergraduate studies, Kristen completed an internship with the Family Research Council, studied in Washington D.C., and also studied-abroad in Israel. While in law school and before coming to work at Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC, she gained experience through moot court and internships at the 71-B District Court with the Honorable Kim David Glaspie and an internship with the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office. Kristen is licensed to practice in the...
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Fredric Balgooyen
Muskegon, MI Family Law Lawyer with 58 years of experience
(231) 733-2566
McCroskey Law Building
1440 Peck Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
Family, Criminal, Divorce 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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Ms. Jessie Scott Wood
Bay City, MI Family Law Attorney
Family
Michigan State University College of Law
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Thomas B Baynton
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal 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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Erik Holt
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Larry J Brown Jr
Gaylord, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Criminal and Divorce
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Jennifer Duitsman Coy
Gaylord, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Jennifer Duitsman Coy graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science, and received her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She has been practicing law since early 2011. Her practice areas include estate planning, probate, real estate, and family law. Jennifer is also a trained mediator and volunteers with the 46th Circuit’s Legal Aid Divorce Clinic.
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Stephen Houseal
Midland, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, DUI, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
![Stephanie Jo Koorndyk]( "Stephanie Jo Koorndyk")
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Stephanie Jo Koorndyk
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
2029 Celadon Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Family, Animal, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Jennifer L. Barnes
Muskegon, MI Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
![Julie Krzeminski]( "Julie Krzeminski")
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Julie Krzeminski
Portland, MI Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family, Administrative, Elder and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
![Mr. Kevin J Kozma]( "Mr. Kevin J Kozma")
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Mr. Kevin J Kozma
White Cloud, MI Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Probate and Real Estate
![Robert Dunn]( "Robert Dunn")
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Robert Dunn
Bay City, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Appeals, Criminal and DUI
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Stephen Michael Raslich
East Tawas, MI Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Family and Native American
![David B. Kortering]( "David B. Kortering")
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David B. Kortering
Muskegon, MI Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family, Administrative, Criminal and Juvenile
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