Joshua Blanchard
Grand Rapids Criminal Defense AttorneyJoshua Blanchard is a trial lawyer who holds a BBA in Accounting from Northwood University and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He operated a solo law practice representing clients in criminal trial matters throughout the state of Michigan. He has tried a number of jury trials to verdict and has obtained “not guilty” verdicts for his clients in both bench and jury trials. Mr. Blanchard is admitted to practice in Michigan state courts as well as in Federal Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan. Mr. Blanchard represents people in need of a strong trial advocate throughout Michigan. He is student of advanced trial and communication techniques. He is a graduate of the CDAM Trial Lawyers College. Mr. Blanchard is also a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. As part of his training, Mr. Blanchard spent three weeks secluded at Thunderhead Ranch in the mountains of Wyoming where he studied advanced trial techniques under the direction of Gerry Spence and some of this country’s best trial lawyers. To schedule a consultation with Mr. Blanchard, please call our office at (616) 773-2945.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Legal Malpractice
- Military Law
- Veteran's Benefits
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Juvenile Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Sexual Assault
- Grand Rapids Criminal Defense
- Homicide Defense
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- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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- Honors: Cum Laude, Certificate of Merit - Bankruptcy, Certificate of Merit - Mortgages & Land Contracts
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- Mr. Blanchard spent nearly a month at the Trial Lawyers College honing his trial practice skills with some of the nation's best trial advocates.
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- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
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- Federal District Court - Western District of Michigan
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- Federal District Court - Eastern District of Michigan
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- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
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- State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section
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- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
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