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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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Jennifer P. Zeleznik
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily
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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John R. Scheuerle
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
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Shelley A. Kester
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TRAVERSE CITY, MI Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shelley Kester is an award-winning attorney, a community leader, a dynamic communicator and a caring individual. She is Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Her practice includes nearly all aspects of family law, including divorce law and child custody. She was among the first in Northern Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate Program through the Institute of Continuing Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. She is President of wilson Kester, the Empowered Divorce Source. A frequent contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Ms. Kester is...
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Elena Lentz
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Elena A. Lentz is a proud Michigan native, a fierce advocate for her clients, and dedicated family law attorney. Elena is the oldest of five siblings, which gives her a unique perspective on family law issues.
She graduated from Michigan State University in 2017, where she participated in the Honors College, Political Science Scholars, and Political Science Advisory Committee. During her tenure at MSU, she completed internships at the Senate Majority Policy Office, Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and the 6th District Congressional Office. Elena went on to attend Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, where...
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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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Wendy K. Bailey
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(888) 529-2259
13300 S. West Bay Shore Drive, Suite A5
Traverse City, MI 49684
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
Wayne State University Law School
Practice Areas: Immigration Law, Social Security Disability, Family Law, Estate Planning Admissions: Michigan, 2004 U.S. District Court, Eastern District, 2005 U.S. District Court, Western District, 2005 Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 2004 Utrecht University, The Netherlands, exchange student, 2003 College: Eastern Michigan University, B.A., cum laude, 1998 La Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, México, exchange student, 1998
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Paul T. Jarboe
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Estate Planning 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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Lauren K. Pfeil
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Criminal and Divorce
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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Melissa Baumgartner Umulis
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Matthew Motley
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney
Matt S. Motley practices all aspects of family law, advocating for the best possible outcome for clients. Matt is a proud Michigan native, Spartan, family man, and family law attorney.
Matt is a distinguished Senior Attorney, whose unwavering dedication has secured successful outcomes for hundreds of family law clients. Matt holds a B.A. in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University’s James Madison College, with a Minor in Spanish and Business. He further solidified his legal acumen, graduating Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, and holds a Certificate in Domestic Relations Mediation.
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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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Vivian A. Howell
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Vivian is a seasoned attorney with a career that began in 1999. Her background spans diverse legal and claims areas, and she has established herself as a steadfast family law attorney, known for her tenacity both inside and outside the courtroom.
As a zealous advocate, she brings a wealth of experience to each case, ensuring that her clients receive dedicated and comprehensive legal representation. She is not easily intimidated and is approachable by clients, colleagues, and confidants alike. She has been a crucial member of defense trial teams and have a proven track record of achieving no-cause verdicts, summary dispositions/judgments, securing...
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Carri M Briseno
Lake City, MI Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
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Cameron S. Harwell
Newberry, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Robert Guyot
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer
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Stephen Michael Raslich
East Tawas, MI Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Family and Native American
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Kaitlin Rose Koshiba
CADILLAC, MI Family Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Christopher K. Cooke
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Employment
Michigan State University College of Law and Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Chris Cooke has been a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan for 33 years. He began his career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he tried over 100 misdemeanor jury trials and more than 60 felony jury trials. He later entered the private practice of law where he worked in the insurance defense field conducting numerous arson and fraud investigations. He also developed a strong subrogation practice and expanded his defense knowledge into the liability field.
In 1995, Mr. Cooke assisted in establishing the first Michigan litigation office for Citizens Insurance. He organized the property defense and subrogation...
Michael A. Richey
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Linda Marsh Raetz
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Family and Arbitration & Mediation
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Tara S. Hovey
Harrison, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Wendy A. Divozzo
Cadillac, MI Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Hon. Edward Dennis Van Alst
Cadillac, MI Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Steven J. Cannello
Sault Sainte Marie, MI Family Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
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
Deborah L. Rysso
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Health Care
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Karyn Elizabeth Tomczyk
Gladwin, MI Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Maura N. Brennan
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Family and Appeals
Wayne State University Law School
Corinne R. Galusky
Suttons Bay, MI Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
4478 S W Bay Shore Dr
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Wayne State University Law School
Robert W. Tubbs
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
ReAnn Rose Gorton
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University College of Law
Cynthia A. Conlon
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
James William Saffell
Suttons Bay, MI Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Marcelo Nazario Betti
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family and Immigration
Vermont Law School
Kerry A. Rastigue
Greenbush, MI Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
PO Box 187
Greenbush, MI 48738
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Health Care
Wayne State University Law School
David Cvengros
Traverse City, MI Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family, Business, Criminal and Energy
Jennifer L Taylor
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer
(231) 922-6800
Ext. 315
627 W Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Family and Divorce
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