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David Johnson
Brighton, MI Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
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Ronald Thomas Bruce Jr
Monroe, MI Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Toledo College of Law
Bruce Law Firm is a firm located in downtown, Monroe acros from the county courthouse. We specialize in divorce, bankruptcy and estate planning. We offer free initial consultations.
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Matthew P. Mundrick
Temperance, MI Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Matthew P. Mundrick is a licensed attorney in Ohio and Michigan, and he maintains general practice providing legal services to both Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Specifically, Matt would love to assist you in matters related to: probate court (including guardianship, estate planning, wills, trusts, and special needs trusts), family law (including divorce, dissolution, custody, and child support), property law (including real estate sales/closing, easements, and landlord/tenant), and criminal law (specifically limited to misdemeanors, and moving violations or DWI/DUI). He primarily practices in Toledo, Ohio (including the surrounding suburbs), and Monroe, Michigan. His compassionate approach to the legal system...
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Robert Gardella
Brighton, MI Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Robert Joseph Stelmock
Canton, MI Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
When consider Divorce Lawyers in Michigan make sure to choose a lawyer whose primary practice is divorce and family law and not one that dabbles in each. Robert J. Stelmock is a Divorce Lawyer that does not dabble in family law but whose practice is focused on Divorce and Family Law. Mr. Stelmock is the founder of Stelmock Law Firm, PC, also the managing attorney for the firm and is a certified mediator for divorce, custody and all family law matters. As a Divorce Lawyer, his primary practice is Family Law and Divorce. Since 1998 he...
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Paul Harold Scott
Grand Blanc, MI Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of Michigan Law School
I am a licensed attorney in the state of Michigan, who practices criminal and family law in Genesee County and Metro Detroit. I am an experienced attorney that consistently wins favorable outcomes for clients across southeast and mid-Michigan.
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Ivan E. Shaw
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ivan is a dedicated Divorce and Family Law attorney that works diligently to fight for fairness for Men and Fathers. He is proud of his affiliation with the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM).
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Ashley Petriches
Grand Blanc, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ashley graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2019, and went on to pass the bar as a first-time test taker. Ashley has a strong passion for Family and Criminal law and began her legal career as an intern at the Genesee County Courthouse in the Criminal/Civil Division, before moving on to become a Judicial Law Clerk for the Family Division – after which she entered practice and went on to establish Birka Law PLLC.
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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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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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Jacob D. Lynch
Iron Mountain, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University College of Law
Born: Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised: Norway, Michigan
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Jennifer P. Zeleznik
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
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Thomas M Cooley Law School and Thomas M Cooley Law School
Jennifer Zeleznik is a devoted advocate, empathetic counselor, and experienced family law attorney who is passionate about guiding her clients through challenging transitions. A natural advocate with a strong desire to help others, Jennifer takes pride in helping people navigate the legal system and supporting them as they embark on new chapters in their lives.
Originally from Burr Ridge, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, Jennifer always knew she wanted to become a lawyer, a dream she pursued with unwavering dedication. She moved to Michigan to attend law school and has made it her home ever since.
Jennifer earned her Bachelor’s degree from...
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Gerald Chefalo
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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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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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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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Eric W. Phelps
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(231) 421-6577
13919 SW Bayshore Dr.
Suite G02
Traverse City, MI 49684
Family, Business, Divorce and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Jordan W. Swears
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Appeals and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Rebecca Sanford
St Joseph, MI Family Law Lawyer
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Insurance Claims
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Sanford Law Office Founder and Owner, Rebecca Breitkreuz Sanford, Esq. is a general practice lawyer who specializes in family law, but also has extensive experience in both civil and criminal law as well. Her commitment to confidentiality and providing personalized attention has earned her a reputation of professionalism, expertise and dedication among her clients and peers.
Core Competencies
Family Law – divorce, custody, support, adoption and grand parenting time
Planning Services – estate planning, will drafting, succession planning and living trusts
Mediation – both in person and remotely via Zoom
Litigation – preparation of litigation documents and settlement pleadings
Claim Law – negotiation and drafting...
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Aaron P. Bainbridge
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney
(616) 285-0808
Ext. 1004
300 State St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University College of Law
Practicing law has been a long-term goal for me ever since participating in a mock trial exercise in middle school. With that goal in mind, I pursued a degree in political science at Grand Valley State University with the intent of going to law school immediately following my undergraduate studies. I graduated cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and joined the team at Kraayeveld Law.
I have always had a passion for working with kids. Throughout my time in college and law school, I worked as a high school marching band instructor and as a recreational gymnastics coach....
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Gail Towne
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School and Wayne State University Law School
Gail Towne has worked almost exclusively in the area of family law for over thirteen years throughout the state of Michigan. She is now a partner with the Kalamazoo law firm of Lennon, Miller, O'Connor & Bartosiewicz, PLC where she commits her practice to helping individuals and families traverse through the family courts or facilitate private settlements related to family law issues. Specifically, Gail's practice focuses on domestic relations law including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, and other family law matters. She is an experienced litigator, but also committed to alternative dispute resolution, particularly collaborative law,...
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Shawn James Coppins
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Wake Forest University School of Law
Shawn Coppins is an aggressive litigation attorney and is one of the firm’s founding partners. Mr. Coppins was born and raised in the Metro-Detroit area. Prior to establishing Coppins Law Group, he was a litigation attorney at one of Michigan‘s largest law firms. Mr. Coppins also worked as a litigation attorney with one of Michigan's most well renowned Civil Rights Firms. Since his admission to the State Bar of Michigan, Shawn Coppins has represented clients in both State and Federal Court. Although many seem quick to criticize trial attorneys, their criticism ends when they find themselves...
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Gene Turnwald
Okemos, MI Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DUI
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Torree Breen
East Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
Ms. Breen specializes in family law which includes divorce, child custody disputes, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She also prepares estate plans which includes the preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorneys for finance and medical care, and setting up guardianships/conservatorships. Ms. Breen has litigated hundreds of cases and has the experience to represent her clients in court.
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Stephen Michael Cornish
Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice focuses on criminal defense including misdemeanors and felonies in both the trial and appellant courts. He has a strong interest in complex constitutional law issues and their applicability in the criminal justice system. I am an active member of the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System commonly known as the MAACS; an organization responsibly for nearly 84% of all assigned criminal appeals cases in Michigan. My practice also includes a strong emphasis in family and estate law including: parent’s rights, divorce litigation, custody, parenting time, child support, guardianships, estate planning, probate litigation and juvenile matters. I...
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Raymond Pater
Holland, MI Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Family, Collections and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ray's practice is mainly involved with divorce, custody, alimony and collections. Raymond Pater was born in the Netherlands and is one of eight children. After his family immigrated to the United States, and although of modest means, six of his siblings attended college and two went on to obtain PhDs, later becoming college professors. An older sister never attended high school, but was admitted to college because of a nearly illegible transcript and ironically went on to become a high school teacher. While attending grade school and high school, Ray worked in the family business selling eggs and chickens...
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Christopher James Acklin
Wyoming, MI Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Christopher has lived in Grand Rapids since 1st grade, He graduated from City High School, and then moved on to Grand Valley State University, where he met his wife, Devon. After receiving his Bachelor's in English and Political Science, Christopher moved on to complete his legal education at Thomas M. cooley Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 2011.
His practice at The Grand Rapids Law Group handles criminal defense, divorce & child custody, business law, drunk driving defense, social security & disability, and other legal matters.
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Mohamad I Bazzi
Novi, MI Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Rebecca Fadel King JD, MSW
Bingham Farms, MI Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Family
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Rebecca Fadel King practices exclusively in the area of family law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and change of domicile. Her practice is centered in Oakland and Wayne Counties, but she represents clients throughout Southeastern Michigan.
Rebecca prides herself on offering a full complement of divorce options to her client. Many clients seeking divorce know only of the option of litigating a case through the courts. Rebecca is trained in collaborative divorce and domestic relations mediation. She believes in helping clients to choose the divorce option that is best for them and their families, and in...
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Blake P. Lipman
Farmington, MI Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Blake Lipman has been a practicing attorney in Michigan since 1995. He worked as a real estate lawyer for a number of title companies for approximately 5 years. He is a graduate of Wayne State University Business School and Wayne State University Law School. Mr. Lipman practices in the greater tri-county area, which includes Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties. Mr. Lipman has a reputation as a tough, fair, and experienced litigator.
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Eden J. Allyn
Farmington, MI Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Michigan State University
Eden J. Allyn is an ardent advocate for her clients. Practicing since 1996, Ms. Allyn has dedicated herself to helping her clients by staying abreast of the latest issues and developments in the law. She has furthered her education in the family law arena by earning a Certificate of Completion of the Family Law Certificate program through the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education, by obtaining a collaborative law certificate and by training and working as a domestic family law mediator and attorney.
Ms. Allyn has zealously represented clients in all levels of courts in Michigan, including appellate actions at...
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Leon Michael Walsh Jr.
Northville, MI Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
115 E Dunlap St
Northville, MI 48167
Family, Employment, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
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Viviane Shammas
Ann Arbor, MI Family Law Lawyer
(734) 645-4814
Attorney and Real Estate Broker
3250 Bolgos Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Family, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Michigan Licensed Attorney since 1990. Michigan Licensed in Real Estate since 1992, Licensed Broker since 2002. Member State Bar of Michigan, Washtenaw County Bar Association. Real Estate Law Section Co-Chair, WCBA, 2011-2012. Member National Association of Realtors, Michigan Association of Realtors, Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors, Realtor.com. Member, Real Estate, Probate and Estate Planning, and Family Practice sections of the Washtenaw County Bar Association. Member Women Lawyers of Michigan. Member Washtenaw Estate Planning Council. Member Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Yasmine Poles
Birmingham , MI Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal and Domestic Violence
Wayne State University Law School
As a former prosecutor of twelve years, I know all there is to know about how to defend a case and win! I have litigated thousands of cases and I know what it takes for successful representation.
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John Brennan
Eastpointe, MI Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and IP
Michigan State University
Practicing since 1976 serving businesses, professionals and individuals in all aspects of the law. Decades of experience in all aspects of the law and life generally with the philosophy that the goal is swift and economical dispute resolution, by an agreement if possible and through litigation if necessary.
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Robert Mucha
Birmingham, MI Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney licensed to practice law in Michigan (1987), Ohio (1988), Illinois (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Legal experience includes litigation and transactions in business, real estate, collections, personal injury, insurance, probate, family and criminal law. Former adjunct professor taught graduate and undergraduate level courses in business management and ethics at Wayne State University located in Detroit, Michigan.
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Connor Ferrick
Troy, MI Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Michigan State University
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Peter G. Bissett
Troy, MI Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
I am proud to represent clients in whatever family law issue they may be facing, whether it be a divorce, a paternity case, a custody or parenting time dispute, a child or spousal support issue, or enforcement or modification of a previous court order. I limit my practice exclusively to family law because family law cases are important to the people involved in a way that no other kind of cases are. It is very rewarding to represent clients who are dealing with issues that really matter - not just to them, but to those who depend on...
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Brendon Debolski
Ann Arbor, MI Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
In order to best serve my clients, my standard is to work diligently in order to help individuals whom find themselves in difficult situations. Many individuals find themselves scared and uncertain of what to expect. As such, I stive to put myself in that client's shoes. I realize that the type of law I practice can be difficult, but it is important to provide my clients with nothing short of the best results. I take my job very seriously and am prideful in being honest and hard working.
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Wallace C. Winters Jr.
Taylor, MI Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
