Cassandra Suder
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney
(231) 922-6800
Ext. 315
627 W Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Family and Divorce
Jeffrey R. Wingfield
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Elder, Health Care and Probate
Andrew H. Martin
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
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John Schaefer
Harbor Springs, MI Family Law Attorney with 56 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Detroit College of Law
John F. Schaefer, founder of The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer, is one of the best-known and most highly-respected matrimonial lawyers in the United States. From its inception, Best Lawyers in America has listed John Schaefer as one of the premier matrimonial lawyers in America, and named him Lawyer of the Year, Detroit Area, in 2013. Worth magazine named him one of the top 100 lawyers in America, in any practice area.
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John Ceci
Petoskey, MI Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Eastern Michigan University
When people come to me, they are facing a situation they aren’t sure how to deal with. They have questions and are looking for answers.
I look at the situation and figure out how I can help. And when they hire me, I get to work! In short, I help people solve problems.
Helping someone with too much debt is different than helping someone whose parent just passed away. It is different from helping someone get a divorce.
Sometimes I help by preparing documents in my office. Other times it means a lawsuit. It could mean taking a case to trial. It could...
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Matthew Benedict
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
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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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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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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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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Janet M Mistele
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, 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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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.
Mary Beth Kur
Petoskey, MI Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Wanda S. Losher
East Jordan, MI Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family, Collections, Criminal and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Richard E. Joseph
Charlevoix, MI Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Family, Business, Civil Rights and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Alaina M. Zanke-Jodway
Boyne City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family, Civil Rights, Consumer and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Thomas M. Schraw
Boyne City, MI Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Terri Lynn Winegarden
Petoskey, MI Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Health Care
The University of Toledo College of Law
Matthew Wayne Lesky
Petoskey, MI Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Mark A. Hullman
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Business and Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
Jo Louise Bullis
Mancelona, MI Family Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
9419 Covert Rd NE
Mancelona, MI 49659
Family, Consumer and Divorce
University of North Dakota School of Law
William R. Malow
Petoskey, MI Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Nan Elizabeth Casey
Petoskey, MI Family Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Hon. Valerie K. Snyder
Charlevoix, MI Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
Bryan Langepfeffer
Frankfort, MI Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Agricultural, Business and Construction
Dennis M. Swain
Beulah, MI Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Deborah C. Lynch
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Lori Schmeltzer
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family, Appeals and Probate
Philip Arthur Clancey
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Hon. James N. Erhart
Petoskey, MI Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Lisa Kirsch Satawa
Big Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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...
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Aaron S. Coltrane
Roscommon, MI Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am a dedicated Attorney serving the great state of Michigan from Lansing to Traverse City, and all surrounding areas. I have a strong belief in our rights of life, liberty and freedom, as citizens of this great country, and I will do everything within my power to prevent my client's rights from being abridged. I specialize in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, No Fault, and civil litigation, but I devote myself to helping anyone in need, no matter the legal significance. I pride myself on providing personalized services and obtaining the best...
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Jeff Garfield
Gaylord, MI Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Education
Bachelor of Arts – University of Michigan
Juris Doctor – Thomas M Cooley Law School
Bar Admission
Member of State Bar of Michigan
Member of Federal Bar Association – Eastern District of Michigan Chapter
Why Choose Jeff Garfield?
Our Approach
At The Law Office of Jeff Garfield, PLC, we believe in a client-centered approach. Attorney Garfield understands the challenges individuals face when dealing with legal matters. He prioritizes personalized attention, ensuring that every client feels heard and understood throughout the legal process.
Mission
Our mission is to provide effective legal representation with empathy and integrity. We strive...
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Leslie Van Alstine
Manistee, MI Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Estate Planning
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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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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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.
