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Leslie Van Alstine
Manistee County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
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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Patrick Dougherty
Manistee County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Patrick Dougherty has been helping individuals and their families through legal challenges and the complexities of the legal system for over 24 years. Patrick is licensed to practice all issues of law in the State of Michigan. He is authorized to practice law in all State Courts in Michigan, including all State Circuit Courts; all State District Courts; the Federal Eastern District and Western District Courts; the Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan; the Michigan Court of Appeals; and the Michigan Supreme Court. Patrick Dougherty is also authorized to practice law in the 6th Circuit Court...
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Patrick S. Fragel
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
As a former Prosecutor and seasoned Criminal Defense Lawyer, Patrick Fragel has in-depth knowledge of Michigan law and courtroom procedure. Patrick Fragel has achieved a "distinguished" rating for ethical practices and legal knowledge from the Martindale-Hubbell independent lawyer rating service.
He has recently obtained a "not guilty" verdict in a life offense case, and succeeded in having incriminating statements suppressed due to a lack of Miranda warnings. He has successfully defended 100's of criminal cases.
His firm has helped thousands of clients over the past 20 years. Choosing a lawyer is an important decision since it involves...
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Kelly M. Neumann
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
New England Law | Boston
Attorney Kelly M. Neumann who is originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan received a dual major in Criminal Justice and Political Science at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan and received her Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.
Neumann has worked with Boston City Counsel's Legislation Department, the Trial Division of the Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts and at an Insurance Defense Law firm. She also ran the Tort and Workers Compensation Department at one of the biggest personal injury law firms on the East Coast.
Neumann has successfully settled a personal injury matter for over $9 million,...
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Joshua Traeger
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business and Military
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Josh Traeger is the Founding Attorney of both True North Legal Group and The Military Defense firm. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University (B.A. 2006) and Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D. 2009). After law school, Josh joined the United States Air Force and served on active duty for ten years. His primary role was as a Senior Trial Counsel, prosecuting criminal matters and handling the military's most difficult cases worldwide. After separating from active duty, Josh moved home to Northern Michigan and established two businesses.
True North Legal Group is a community-centered law...
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David M. Glancy
Mason County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
David M. Glancy is an experienced civil and criminal trial attorney. He has substantial experience in evaluating and litigating automobile accidents, premise liability claims and first-party/No-Fault claims. He has handled serious felony, misdemeanor, drunk/drugged driving, and juvenile criminal matters; including multiple high-profile homicide cases.
In addition, Mr. Glancy also practices in the Circuit Court – Family Division, where he has handled numerous cases involving divorce, custody, parenting time issues, juvenile offense and neglect abuse cases.
Mr. Glancy was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2004. He is a member of the Grand Traverse County Bar Association and the...
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Michael Horowitz
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals and DUI & DWI
University of Michigan Law School
Michael Horowitz is a trial and appellate lawyer in Northern Michigan. He is licensed in Michigan, Alaska, and New York. He primarily practices criminal defense.
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Matthew Benedict
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Jonathan Christopher Tomaso
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(877) 221-7628
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive
Suite 209
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jon Tomaso has years of experience as an attorney, practicing in the areas of family law and criminal law. Along with his associates at Sterling Law and ADAM (American Divorce Association for Men), the attorneys seek for their clients dignity and fairness and for all they seek social justice in a biased system. Sterling Law attorneys care for their clients by totally dedicating themselves to their cases, by giving guidance and answering questions in a timely effective way, and by being well-prepared in court. They take their clients' cases to heart and pursue their goals with the talent and...
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Warren L. Wahl
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Steven A. Lee
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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William Burdette
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Collections, Construction and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I specifically practice in the fields of criminal law, property law, civil litigation, personal injury, collections and construction law, including construction liens and foreclosures. In my practice I believe that an attorney has to be overly prepared and be ready to go to trial in order to adequately represent their clients. This includes extensive legal research and investigation into all legal theories and defenses. In addition to being admitted to practice law in Michigan, I am also admitted to practice law in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the US District Court for the Western...
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Steven C. Benson
Osceola County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Tennessee - Knoxville and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Gerald Chefalo
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Family
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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Frederik Stig-Nielsen
Benzie County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer
(231) 714-4128
427 Main Street Suite 201
P.O. Box 508
Frankfort, MI 49635
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Lewis & Clark Law School
Mas/Stig-Nielsen was founded because there is a need for high-quality, smart criminal defense in northern Michigan. We are committed to serving the needs of people accused of crimes by the government. Our firm is guided by the words of author and activist Bryan Stevenson,
each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done. Regardless of what you stand accused of doing, we will help you.
Defense attorneys often sell themselves as being aggressive advocates in the courtroom, however, in our experience, that is not enough. Mas/Stig-Nielsen vehemently fights for our clients but more importantly we are prepared,...
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John R. Scheuerle
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
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Lauren K. Pfeil
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
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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Paul T. Jarboe
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 43 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family 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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Mary E. (Betsy) Mas
Benzie County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense
Lewis & Clark Law School
Mas/Stig-Nielsen was founded because there is a need for high-quality, smart criminal defense in northern Michigan. We are committed to serving the needs of people accused of crimes by the government. Our firm is guided by the words of author and activist Bryan Stevenson,
each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done. Regardless of what you stand accused of doing, we will help you.
Defense attorneys often sell themselves as being aggressive advocates in the courtroom, however, in our experience, that is not enough. Mas/Stig-Nielsen vehemently fights for our clients but more importantly we are...
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Janet M Mistele
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, 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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John Daugherty
Benzie County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Business Organization
Real Estate
Criminal Defense
Former Prosecutor
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Patrick Allen Cherry
Wexford County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Probate and Traffic Tickets
A native Michigander and veteran of the United States Air Force, Patrick Cherry received his B.A. degree with high honors from University of Michigan in 2012. He then worked as a judicial intern and law clerk while attending Wayne State University Law School, graduating in 2015. After graduation, Patrick moved with his family to Interlochen to enable his oldest son to attend the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy. Patrick joined McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous in April 2016 as the newest Associate Attorney in the firm. As a trial lawyer, Patrick represents our clients in all types of litigation including...
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Mark R. Mitchell
Wexford County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Collections and DUI & DWI
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Cameron S. Harwell
Wexford County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Jason J. Elmore
Wexford County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
120 West Harris Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Michael B. Brown
Mason County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Paul A. Hubbell
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 39 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
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James Aprea
Grand Traverse County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney
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Lisa Kirsch Satawa
Mecosta County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
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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Scott Grabel
Kent County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Scott Grabel is an experienced trial attorney with a strong history of positive results in drug, murder, criminal sexual conduct, and DUI/OWI cases. He has successfully argued cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals and has appeared as a commentator on Court TV's Best Defense for analysis of a murder case. Recently he was a guest on the Morning Blaze with Doc Thompson. He has served as an adjunct professor at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and as a mentor for the Ingham County Bar Association's Mentoring Program. He is proud to be rated as one of the 10...
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Roger Rathi
Kent County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Michigan State University
Affordable Immigration attorney with 23 years of experience; 7000 family and employment cases won with Client Ratings at Google 4.9***** (536 reviews); AVVO 5-star (199 reviews) and Yahoo (88 5-star)
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Handled numerous federal immigration litigations, trials and appeals relating to adjudication, inadmissibility, removability, security checks, naturalization, deportation and more. See www.rathilaw.com
Admitted to practice at the Supreme Court of the United States (2007) and at 3rd, 6th and 8th federal circuit courts, and Eastern and Western Federal District Courts of Michigan; Member in good standing...
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Keeley D Heath
Montcalm County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Keeley Blanchard is a top criminal defense attorney in Michigan. She focuses her practice in the areas of defending those wrongfully accused of criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, domestic violence, assault, child pornography, and drug crimes. Her trial experience is significant, she has an excellent reputation for being aggressive, and will out-prepare any of the prosecutors she faces in court.
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Michael Villar
Kalamazoo County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Divorce
University of Michigan Law School
Mr. Villar graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and went on to hold clerkships for the Honorable George R. Corsiglia in the Allegan Circuit Court and for the Michigan Court of Appeals. Since entering private practice in 1993, Mr. Villar has participated in numerous high visibility cases throughout Southwest Michigan.
Mr. Villar has also worked for one of the largest law firms in America, Dorsey & Whitney. Dorsey & Whitney employed over 330 attorneys and had offices in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Brussels (Belgium), London (England), and Paris (France). While demanding, Dorsey & Whitney prepared Mr. Villar for...
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Aaron S. Coltrane
Roscommon County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Mr. Christian G. Krupp
Kent County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Christian G Krupp II was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1988. Chris then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he was a member of law review and one of the few students that had his law review article published. He graduated from law school with honors in the top ten percent of his class.
Christian Krupp's legal career started at Dykema Gossett, Michigan’s largest law firm. While at Dykema, he was involved in a diverse practice groups including the Corporate, Finance, and Legislative areas. After leaving Dykema, Chris joined...
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Joseph Brugnoli
Kent County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Joseph Brugnoli has always been driven to defend and protect; first by serving in the in the Army in the 75th Ranger Regiment then as a police officer. Becoming an attorney felt like the natural progression for his future and he found that his law enforcement background served as an invaluable asset to his clients. His time in the Army paired with almost 11 years as a police officer has put him through just about every type of intense situation and taught him how to come out ahead. Battle tested and razor sharp, Joseph Brugnoli’s unique background allows him to...
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Shawn J. Haff
Kent County, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I understand that hard working and good people may have made a bad choice. I understand that all people make mistakes. I won’t judge you. I am here to help you! I am a felony and misdemeanor defense lawyer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I take pride in helping the good and hard working people of West Michigan find their way through the complicated and intimidating maze that is known as the criminal justice system.
You have nothing to lose by calling me at The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan. The initial consultation is free! I have represented those accused...
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Brent T. Geers
Kent County, MI Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Brent Geers specializes in helping people empower those they trust and provide for those they love. Brent has been an attorney since 2012, working with individuals and families to marshal their time, talent, and treasurer for the benefit of their children, family, and community. He is a Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” honoree, and currently operates his own practice, Geers Law. Brent is married to an educator, who employs his services as a chaperon for various school functions. He is also his daughter’s father – a girl who will become a president, not a princess.