Washtenaw County Family Lawyers

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Sam Bernstein
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Sam Bernstein
(734) 883-9584 2750 Carpenter Rd. #2
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWashtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
Every day I am in court fighting for someone just like you.

I am a real criminal defense attorney. I have tried cases to juries from East Lansing to Downriver and from Pontiac to Jackson.

Based in Ann Arbor, I have represented people on felonies and misdemeanors in 13 circuit courts and 39 district courts.

Many criminal defense attorneys advertise their past as prosecutors. The message from former prosecutors is they know the system well because they were a part of the system.

I advertise in the opposite way – I have never been a prosecutor. From the start I have been on your...
Mara Elena Kent
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Mara Elena Kent
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(734) 662-0222 538 N Division St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Mara Kent (she/her/hers) is a life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan and a licensed attorney since 1996. Mara’s practice areas include estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and long-term care planning, special needs planning, estate planning for surrogacy, same-sex adoptions and step-parent adoptions, and prenuptial agreements. Mara loves working with people and making personal connections with her clients, doing what she generally considers to be “happy law.” Mara counsels her clients on how to plan for major life events by anticipating common (and not-so-common) problems before they arise, so her clients can strategize about how to minimize court involvement,...
Edward M. Shaw
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Edward M. Shaw
(734) 619-8088 2723 S. State St.
Suite 150
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWashtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
An award-winning law firm with offices in Novi, Ann Arbor and Plymouth.

The law practice is led by attorney Edward Shaw, who has 30 years of experience. Mr. Shaw is joined by several professional and long time assistants who help guide our clients through the legal process. He is a member of the State Bar Association, the Washtenaw Bar Association and President of the Plymouth Bar Association.
Lana Panagoulia
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Lana Panagoulia
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
122 S. Main Street
Suite 370
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Ann Arbor divorce attorney Lana Panagoulia serves several counties in Michigan including: Washtenaw, Lenawee, Oakland, Monroe, Livingston, Jackson, Genesee, Ingham and Macomb Counties. Working in the courts and schools, Lana is an experienced divorce and family lawyer and is dedicated to providing top divorce and family law representation. Lana Panagoulia serves individuals, families, and children in all family law matters, including divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, guardianship, same-gender legal matters, and property division. Although she has a full-service law firm, she concentrates her practice in the area of domestic relations matters. Lana has a teaching background with a...
Wendy S. Alton
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Wendy S. Alton
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(734) 673-3567 455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ste 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
Experienced and compassionate attorney empowering clients to creatively resolve family conflict.

Dedicated to empowering clients to make the best decisions they can as they navigate through the emotional, financial, and legal aspects of a divorce. I am a trial attorney, certified collaborative divorce attorney, and certified mediator in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I focus solely in family law, and assist my clients with traditional litigation, negotiated settlements, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce.

I help families with their issues in areas of divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and property division, along with post-judgment issues that arise in those areas. I do...
Brandon Michael Biggs
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Brandon Michael Biggs
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(734) 263-2320 3830 Packard Rd
Suite 240
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Maritime and Personal Injury
Roger Williams University School of Law
Since being admitted to the the Michigan Bar in 2015, Brandon has focused most of his practice on personal injury litigation and is a strong advocate on behalf of his clients injured in automobile accidents. Brandon has collected millions from insurance companies. Since co-founding Biggs & Gunst, P.C., Brandon has expanded his practice to include family law as well as mediation.

Growing up in and around the water and later crewing aboard a 72’ tall ship in college, Brandon has always had a passion for maritime concerns. While in law school he specialized in maritime and admiralty law, with an emphasis...
Beverly M. Griffor
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Beverly M. Griffor
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(734) 827-1337 1851 Washtenaw
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Ave Maria School of Law
Attorney Beverly M. Griffor was first licensed in Michigan and has since become involved in litigation and research nationwide. She diligently represents the interests of each of her clients. Beverly graduated from the University of Michigan with a double majored Bachelors degree in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Philosophy. In each major, Beverly sub-concentrated in both Criminology and Social Inequality. She also graduated as a member of honor societies in all three of her concentrations. Beverly received her Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law, focusing her studies on trial...
Tricia Stewart Terry
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Tricia Stewart Terry
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney
(734) 418-0365 6553 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Ms. Terry is a 1996 graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Criminal Justice. She received her law degree from Thomas M Cooley in 1998. Ms. Terry practices in the areas of bankruptcy, real estate and estate planning/probate matters.
Melanie Klark Szawara
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Melanie Klark Szawara
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(734) 808-1118 8080 Grand Street, Ste 1A
Dexter, MI 48130
Free ConsultationFamily
Michigan State University College of Law and Western Michigan University
Melanie grew up in Dexter, graduating in 1996. She attended Western Michigan University for undergrad (1996-1999), majoring in political science-public law and then Michigan State University for Law School (2000-2003). After graduation and passing the bar exam she began her law practice in Grand Rapids at RizzoBryan. For the first 5 years, she practiced in the areas of both insurance defense and family law. Melanie moved back to South east Michigan and practiced primarily family law with Harris and Literski (Brighton) for over 12 years. She is a certified trained mediator. She opened MKS...
Jacalen Garris
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Jacalen Garris
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(734) 761-7282 300 E Washington St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Nathan G. Frazier
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Nathan G. Frazier
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(734) 619-6980 516 W Washington St
Suite A
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Immigration
Ave Maria School of Law
We practice in multiple states and have taken part in hundreds of cases. We pride ourselves in practicing both the civil and common law systems (the two main Western legal traditions). Working from this Global perspective, we can provide you the benefits of innovative advocacy in a world of increasing complexity and interconnectedness. You are never just a number to us. Unlike other law firms, we carefully limit the cases we take, allowing us to fully invest ourselves in each stage of litigation. And, our work is never farmed out to a secretary or paralegal. We believe that only...
Brendon Debolski
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Brendon Debolski
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(734) 663-2900 2723 S State Street
Suite 150
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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.
Viviane Shammas
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Viviane Shammas
Washtenaw County, 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.
Stuart Collis
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Stuart Collis
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(734) 481-8911 61 North Huron Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Angie Iglesia Martell
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Angie Iglesia Martell
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(734) 369-2331 2723 S. State Street
150
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Harvard Law School
Jeffrey Noe
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Jeffrey Noe
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer
(734) 205-5970 3025 Boardwalk, Suite 175
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Attorney in Ann Arbor and Canton, MI. My practice is devoted to law for every day people. I deliver legal services with value, convenience, and respect.
Debra Keehn
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Debra Keehn
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(734) 213-2775 343 S. Main, Ste. 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Family, DUI, Divorce and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
David Hutchinson
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David Hutchinson
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney
(734) 930-9000 106 N. 4th Ave.
Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Daniel P. Finley
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Daniel P. Finley
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(734) 475-4659 300 N Main St
#6
Chelsea, MI 48118
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Syracuse University College of Law and Michigan State University
Ms.  Lori A. Buiteweg JD
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Ms. Lori A. Buiteweg JD
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer
(734) 994-3000 121 W Washington St
Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Jennifer S. Peterson-Ramsey
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Jennifer S. Peterson-Ramsey
Wayne County, MI Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(248) 449-4091 36500 Ford Road
#213
Westland, MI 48185
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
Expert specializing in divorce, custody, child support, parenting time, spousal support, name changes, relocation, enforcement of judgments, personal protection orders, property division, and shared parenting schedules. Let my firm make this difficult time for you and your family a smoother transition. We distinguish ourselves by giving each client the respect and delicacy they deserve. The family's concerns are a primary focus of the litigation.
Matthew John Literski
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Matthew John Literski
Livingston County, MI Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
(810) 819-3073 123 Brighton Lake Rd
205
Brighton, MI 48116
Family and Criminal
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Matthew’s practice focuses on all aspects of both criminal defense and family law, including divorce, child custody and support issues, paternity, parenting time disputes and spousal support modifications. Specifically, Matthew ‘s talents are best utilized in high conflict family situations for professionals, especially cases involving mental health and substance abuse issues, dealing with narcissistic personality disorders and special needs children. Matthew is a proud Howell High School graduate and is a lifelong resident of Livingston County. Matthew is the recipient of: American Institute of Legal Advocates “Rising Star 2019” award, and the “Top Ranking Attorney” award for both 2020 and 2021 from...
Stacey L. Selleck
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Stacey L. Selleck
(734) 392-8851 496 W Ann Arbor Trail
STE 205
Plymouth, MI 48170
Wayne County, MI Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy and Criminal
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Stacey L. Selleck graduated from Wayne State University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in communications. After graduation, she attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School and received her Juris Doctor in 2008. When you have criminal charges pending against you, you need an aggressive, experienced attorney who will fully represent you, and Ms. Selleck is just that person. Ms. Selleck was admitted to practice law in the state of Michigan in 2008. Since then, she has been admitted to practice by the State Bar of Michigan and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan. She actively...
Robert Joseph Stelmock
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Robert Joseph Stelmock
Wayne County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(734) 927-9782 8556 N. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48187
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...
Carlo Martina
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Carlo Martina
Wayne County, MI Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(734) 254-1140 1158 S Main St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Free ConsultationFamily
Wayne State University Law School
Professional Affiliations: Michigan Bar Association Wayne County Family Law Bar Association Oakland County Bar Association Livingston County Bar Association Washtenaw County Bar Association Michigan Association for Justice (formerly Michigan Trial Lawyers Association) Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan Professional Accreditations: Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV (Highest possible Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards) 2005-2023 Michigan Super Lawyers 2010-2023 Family Law Certificate recipient, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (I also teach the Custody and Parenting Time segment for this program)
Robert Gardella
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Robert Gardella
Livingston County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(810) 220-4200 134 N. First Street
Suite 201
Brighton, MI 48116
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
David Johnson
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David Johnson
Livingston County, MI Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
(810) 227-1700 8163 Grand River Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
John L. Gormley
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John L. Gormley
Livingston County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(810) 341-2399 3317 South Old US 23, Ste E
Brighton, MI 48114
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
I have been practicing law for approximately 25 years in mid-Michigan. Generally, I practice in the areas of family law, estate planing, probate and trust administration, real estate, and commercial litigation. I also represent a number of small municipalities. In my free time, I enjoy sports cars, outdoor activities, motorcycles, and construction projects.
Leon Michael Walsh Jr.
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Leon Michael Walsh Jr.
Wayne County, 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
Matthew Harris
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Matthew Harris
Livingston County, MI Family Law Lawyer
(810) 819-3073 123 Brighton Lake Road, Suite 205
Brighton, MI 48116
Family, Criminal, Estate Planning and Municipal
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Michael Bartnicki
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Michael Bartnicki
Wayne County, MI Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(734) 455-1320 134 N Main St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Family, Construction, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Miller & Bartnicki, P.C., is a small firm that provides individuals throughout southeastern Michigan with the personalized attention they need. We have 60 years combined experience and offer the comforting atmosphere you would expect from an established small firm in a small town.

Areas of practice include construction litigation and liens, divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, drunk driving, traffic tickets, contract disputes and corporate and LLC set ups.
Brad Aldrich
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Brad Aldrich
Wayne County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(734) 404-3000 276 S Union St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Philip J. Weipert
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Philip J. Weipert
Oakland County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(248) 486-1100 400 S Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
Free ConsultationFamily, Elder, Estate Planning and Health Care
Audrey R. Monaghan
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Audrey R. Monaghan
Wayne County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(734) 335-7026 632 N Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Family, Business and Personal Injury
Barbara Rogalle Miller
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Barbara Rogalle Miller
Wayne County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(734) 697-4455 321 Main St
Belleville, MI 48111
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Penny A. Parker
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Penny A. Parker
Wayne County, MI Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(734) 354-8600 621 S Main St
PLymouth, MI 48170
Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Kevin Nagle
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Kevin Nagle
Livingston County, MI Family Law Attorney
(248) 521-1433 8163 Grand River
Brighton, MI 48169
Family
Samuel Robert Bagenstos
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Samuel Robert Bagenstos
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
625 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1215
Family, Employment and Health Care
Harvard Law School
Julianna Lee
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(734) 763-1947 625 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1215
Family
University of Michigan Law School
Timothy D. Sochocki
Washtenaw County, MI Family Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(734) 668-7609 101 N Main St
700
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Employment
University of Michigan Law School

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