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Lyonel E. Woolley
Lansing , MI Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Immigration and International
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Patrick Crowley
Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Ms. Jessie Scott Wood
Bay City, MI Family Law Attorney
Family
Michigan State University College of Law
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Debra F. Donlan
Flint, MI Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
Over 30 years experience in Family Law.
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Joshua Pease
LANSING, MI Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
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Michael C. Hyde
Mt Pleasant, MI Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Alphonso Nickson
Lansing, MI Family Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Collections and Divorce
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Heather Brooks
Lapeer, MI Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
Heather Brooks-Szachta earned her Juris Doctorate in 1997 from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan. This came after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1992. She was licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan in 1997 and was admitted to Federal Court in 2005. Before coming to work at the Law Offices of Barry Shoults & Associates in 1999, and becoming partner in Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC in 2010, she gained experience at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Clinic, and a...
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Jason D. Kolkema
Lansing, MI Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
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R. Vincent Green
Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
420 S Waverly Rd Ste A100
Lansing, MI 48917
Family, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
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Robin Nottingham
Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
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Linda L. Pylypiw
Flint, MI Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
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I'Lanta Robbins
Flint, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Collections, Criminal Defense and Divorce
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Suellen J. Parker
Flint, MI Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
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Kristen Fisher
Caro, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kristen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills. During her undergraduate studies, Kristen completed an internship with the Family Research Council, studied in Washington D.C., and also studied-abroad in Israel. While in law school and before coming to work at Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC, she gained experience through moot court and internships at the 71-B District Court with the Honorable Kim David Glaspie and an internship with the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office. Kristen is licensed to practice in the...
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Rebecca Kerr
Okemos, MI Family Law Attorney
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Stephen Houseal
Midland, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
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Terrance P Sheehan
Grand Blanc, MI Family Law Lawyer with 60 years of experience
Family, Animal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Charles D. Riley
Grand Blanc, MI Family Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Family
Wayne State University Law School
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Robert Dunn
Bay City, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Derrick E. George
Royal Oak, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Denver
For over a decade, George Law has successfully represented people facing legal obstacles. As a client of George Law, you will work with experienced attorneys and staff who understand the impact a legal issue can have on your future. Our number one priority is standing up for clients’ rights and giving them a voice through our confident and competent representation. We have successfully helped our clients manage complex legal challenges in a broad variety of cases including DUI/OWI, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes, Sexual Assault, Family Law and other legal matters that otherwise could damage a person’s business efforts personal...
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John Schaefer
Birmingham, MI Family Law Attorney with 55 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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Brendan Noel Guilford
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Nova Southeastern University
BRENDAN N. GUILFORD was born and raised in Kalamazoo County, attending Vicksburg High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in Political Science from Alma College in 2005. After moving to Florida with his wife, Brendan received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. While attending law school, he clerked for the community association firm Kahan Shir, PL in Boca Raton, FL. After graduating from law school, he relocated to the Tampa Bay region with his family in mid-2009. While working in and around Tampa, Brendan worked...
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Mara Elena Kent
Ann Arbor, MI Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
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,...
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Eric Pernie
Birmingham, MI Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(248) 480-0398
1000 S. Old Woodward Avenue
Suite 103
Birmingham, MI 48009
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney, Eric L. Pernie is a true state native, born and raised in MI. He attended Ferris State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. While he was there, he worked hard for his criminal justice degree while simultaneously being an active member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Upon graduating, Eric received his police certification from Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Shortly afterward, he started working at the Bloomfield Township Police Dept. as a road patrol officer.
Eric worked diligently as a police officer for well over a decade and gained numerous skills during his...
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Akiva Goldman
Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Wayne State University
Goldman & Associates Law Firm is owned and led by Akiva Goldman, a highly acclaimed family law attorney in Michigan. With a wealth of experience in handling thousands of family law cases, he has garnered numerous awards and recognition for his legal expertise. He also serves as a mediator for hundreds of cases and has been featured in various media outlets, including Fox 2 News, WDIV, and MLive.
Goldman's approach is to save marriages whenever possible. He offers resources, such as videos on Reasons Not To Get Divorced, to help clients consider factors before filing for divorce. Alternatives to divorce are...
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Philip G. Vera
Utica, MI Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Our legal practice is focused on one thing, delivering results for our clients.
Philip Vera is a lifelong resident of Macomb County, MI. He is a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, MI. It was around that time he decided that the practice of law was his calling. “I was completely fascinated by the court system and the role attorneys have in it,” says Mr. Vera.
Upon graduating, Mr. Vera attended Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in psychology. From there, he enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley Law School...
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Eileen Warshaw
Mount Clemens, MI Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Michigan State University
I have been practicing divorce and family law in Macomb County for more than 30 years. I am familiar with all of the judges, referees and attorneys. I have a very good reputation within the legal community. I understand the people and the process, and I can help you navigate your way through the divorce process. I offer a free consultation and am located one block from the Macomb County Circuit Court Building.
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Lana Panagoulia
Ann Arbor, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 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...
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Brent T. Geers
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
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.
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Michael A. Robbins
Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
(248) 646-7980
3910 Telegraph Rd, Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Family and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
Michael A. Robbins is past president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, past chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and past president of the Michigan Interprofessional Association. Mr. Robbins has not only been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in family law, but was also showcased in Newsweek as one of the Eight Leaders in Family Law in the United States. He has also been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by the New York Times and Super Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer...
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Matthew S. DeLange
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Matthew S. DeLange is currently a partner with the MI Family Law Center (mifamlaw.com) and has been practicing almost exclusively in the area of family law since becoming licensed. He was a Senior Associate attorney with an American Divorce Attorneys for Men (ADAM) affiliate from 2008 until 2015 where he was one of the primary litigators for the firm. Mr. DeLange's practice is primarily concentrated in the areas of Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Personal Protection Order Defense, and Interstate family law matters. In addition to his trial court experience, Mr. DeLange has also successfully obtained reversals from...
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B. Andrew Rifkin
Birmingham, MI Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(248) 480-8333
401 South Old Woodward Avenue
Suite 410
Birmingham, MI 48009
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Michigan Law School
As a family law attorney with more than 24 years of experience, I have helped many clients make life-altering decisions and have guided them through the most challenging periods of their lives. My goal always is to serve as a problem-solver for my clients, who routinely come to me with difficult issues surrounding divorce, property valuation and division, child custody, financial support, and many other family law concerns. I offer all of my clients a place where they can be heard, receive practical advice based on their goals and objectives, and develop a sound plan for moving through their divorces...
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Lisa D. Stern
Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
1760 South Telegraph Road
Suite 300
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Family, Divorce and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
Lisa D. Stern is a dedicated family law attorney, providing comprehensive representation for couples involved in various aspects of domestic relations, including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, custody cases, and post-judgment proceedings. Her expertise extends to managing the equitable division of assets, with a particular focus on closely held businesses and substantial marital estates.
Recognized for her assertive advocacy, Lisa collaborates closely with local psychologists, mediators, drug and alcohol assessors, private investigators, and other reputable professionals to ensure her clients receive optimal representation. Understanding the intricate financial and business complexities that accompany marital dissolution, Lisa offers valuable guidance on decisions related to the...
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John Ceci
Brighton, MI Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Eastern Michigan University
I help people solve problems.
I help them kick debt collectors to the curb. I also help them untie the knot. And I help them move from the world to the next.
More specifically:
I help them end a marriage when they feel that's their only option.
And I help people put together a Will or a Trust (or both) so when their time on this earth ends, those left behind can have some semblance of order in a trying situation.
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...
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Robert Champion
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Denver
With years of experience as an assistant prosecuting attorney assigned to major felony prosecution of homicides, home invasion, armed robbery, and criminal sexual conduct cases, I have successfully litigated thousands of criminal and civil cases covering a broad range of complex legal issues. With over 30 years combined experience in all aspects of the criminal justice system, I have a unique understanding of the criminal justice process. This includes experience as a former police officer, assistant prosecutor, a private practice attorney and as an instructor and presenter with both the Michigan State Bar - Criminal Law Section and the...
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Brandon Michael Biggs
Ann Arbor, MI Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
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...
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James W. Kraayeveld
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Valparaiso University School of Law
I have been practicing family law for 28 years. It is my goal to provide each client with individual attention because each client and each case is different, and I enjoy the personal interaction with a client and working towards successful completion of each case to the benefit of each family.
I have seen a need to specialize in parental alienation cases which has led to an overall greater experience in child custody cases.
Secondly, I have specialized in complex divorce matters involving significant assets, business assets, determining complex income issues of executives, self employed, or...
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Leonid Garbuzov
Farmington Hills, MI Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Immigration
Boston University School of Law
He has represented a variety of clients ranging from private persons to international corporations. He is especially proud of working extensively with the Hispanic, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and Asian communities within the State of Michigan.