Courtney M. Sierra

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Summary

Being an attorney has been a long-standing goal for me. Ever since I was twelve years old, I sought ways to help people and this desire to work with people and help people in my community has led me to become a family law attorney.

When I heard that a friend struggled with a debilitating illness, I arranged a fundraiser to cover health care and living expenses. I convinced small business owners to donate goods and funds and organized one of the best fundraisers in our community raising more than $28,000.00 to help the family.

Shortly after college, I contributed to society with hands-on work as a psychiatric rehabilitation therapist. I worked with high-risk children, ages 3 to 13, who struggled with a variety of challenges that mental health difficulties can bring. Many of these children came from blended families and difficult family dynamics. The experience as a psychiatric rehabilitation therapist helps Courtney understand the struggles that our clients sometimes experience with their children during divorce and separation. This experience provides me with an excellent background to create a strategy for my clients during child custody disputes.

My husband and I have an elementary school-aged daughter. I am a Star Wars fan and an Elf volunteer for the Circuit Court’s adoption day. If you have a family law problem, I look forward to hearing from you and working with you.

Practice Areas

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Additional Practice Area

Child Custody Disputes

Fees

Free Consultation
Up to one hour free consultaton
Credit Cards Accepted
VISA, MC, Discover, American Express

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Michigan: State Bar of Michigan; ID Number: 81731
Since 2017

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Judicial Extern: 17th Circuit Court; 2016 - 2016

Research Assistant: Western Michigan University Cooley Law School; 2015 - 2016

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapist: Pertneuf Valley Family Center; 2012 - 2013

Legal Assistant: Merrill and Merrill; 2008 - 2008

Education

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School: J.D. (2017); 2017; Honors: Honors Scholarship Recipient; Leadership Achievement Award; Cooley Law Review Board; Dean's List; Honor Roll.