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Christopher Kroll
Okemos, MI Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice is focused on family law and estate planning. I assist clients with various matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, prenuptial agreements, civil litigation, preparing trusts, and wills. I have worked on hundreds of family law cases with excellent results for my clients.
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Jacob A. Perrone
East Lansing, MI Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jacob A. Perrone has represented hundreds of clients throughout the State of Michigan. He has represented clients in cases including, but not limited to: class action litigation, high profile criminal trials, complex civil litigation, international business transactions, and contentious divorce and child custody proceedings. His reputation for being an aggressive attorney is supported by the results he has achieved for his clients. He was an associate of the Ambrose Law Group in the Detroit area before forming Perrone Law, P.C. in December 2009. Ambrose focused on Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, and Family Law. He uses the principles of psychodrama...
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Jonathan Christopher Tomaso
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(877) 221-7628
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive
Suite 209
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, 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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James K. Sherbin
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Catherine M. Sullivan
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(616) 459-7100
Calder Plaza Building, Suite 100
250 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free ConsultationDivorce
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Kathryn L. Bolinger
Ithaca, MI Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kathryn attended Central Michigan University and graduated with a B.S., majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Legal Studies. After graduating from CMU, Kathryn attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated cum laude with a concentration in Litigation. While at Cooley, Kathryn was awarded multiple certificates of merit for her academic performance. Kathryn focuses her practice on Criminal Defense and Family Law and Estate Planning. Ms. Bolinger is knowledgeable in all areas of divorce, property settlement, and alimony. Ms. Bolinger also handles all issues relating to child custody, parenting time, child support, adoptions, and grandparent's...
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Christopher James Acklin
Wyoming, MI Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Christopher has lived in Grand Rapids since 1st grade, He graduated from City High School, and then moved on to Grand Valley State University, where he met his wife, Devon. After receiving his Bachelor's in English and Political Science, Christopher moved on to complete his legal education at Thomas M. cooley Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 2011.
His practice at The Grand Rapids Law Group handles criminal defense, divorce & child custody, business law, drunk driving defense, social security & disability, and other legal matters.
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Allen Telgenhof
Charlevoix, MI Divorce Attorney with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Family and Stockbroker Fraud
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Kimberly Savage
Haslett, MI Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Torree Breen
East Lansing, MI Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Michigan State University
Ms. Breen specializes in family law which includes divorce, child custody disputes, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She also prepares estate plans which includes the preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorneys for finance and medical care, and setting up guardianships/conservatorships. Ms. Breen has litigated hundreds of cases and has the experience to represent her clients in court.
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Stephen Michael Cornish
Lansing, MI Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice focuses on criminal defense including misdemeanors and felonies in both the trial and appellant courts. He has a strong interest in complex constitutional law issues and their applicability in the criminal justice system. I am an active member of the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System commonly known as the MAACS; an organization responsibly for nearly 84% of all assigned criminal appeals cases in Michigan. My practice also includes a strong emphasis in family and estate law including: parent’s rights, divorce litigation, custody, parenting time, child support, guardianships, estate planning, probate litigation and juvenile matters. I...
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Raymond Pater
Holland, MI Divorce Attorney with 41 years of experience
Divorce, Collections and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ray's practice is mainly involved with divorce, custody, alimony and collections. Raymond Pater was born in the Netherlands and is one of eight children. After his family immigrated to the United States, and although of modest means, six of his siblings attended college and two went on to obtain PhDs, later becoming college professors. An older sister never attended high school, but was admitted to college because of a nearly illegible transcript and ironically went on to become a high school teacher. While attending grade school and high school, Ray worked in the family business selling eggs and chickens...
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Ivan E. Shaw
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 23 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ivan is a dedicated Divorce and Family Law attorney that works diligently to fight for fairness for Men and Fathers. He is proud of his affiliation with the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM).
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Eric W. Phelps
Traverse City, MI Divorce Attorney with 26 years of experience
(231) 421-6577
13919 SW Bayshore Dr.
Suite G02
Traverse City, MI 49684
Divorce, Business, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Aaron P. Bainbridge
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney
(616) 285-0808
Ext. 1004
300 State St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
Practicing law has been a long-term goal for me ever since participating in a mock trial exercise in middle school. With that goal in mind, I pursued a degree in political science at Grand Valley State University with the intent of going to law school immediately following my undergraduate studies. I graduated cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and joined the team at Kraayeveld Law.
I have always had a passion for working with kids. Throughout my time in college and law school, I worked as a high school marching band instructor and as a recreational gymnastics coach....
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Jordan W. Swears
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Appeals and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Joseph Grzybowski
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Wayne State University Law School
Joe has been practicing law for over 20 years. He serves the greater Grand Rapids area and has worked with the majority of the courts in Kent and the surrounding counties. He is well known to other attorneys in the area and has a positive working relationship with court officers and law enforcement agencies.
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Gerald Chefalo
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence 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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Courtney L Thom
Midland, MI Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
Michigan State University
Courtney grew up in Mid-Michigan and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Central Michigan University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then attended Michigan State University College of Law, earning her Juris Doctor, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Following her education, Courtney was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in October 2007 and began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Midland County Circuit Court. There, she assisted the judiciary by researching issues in many different areas of the law. After passing the Florida Bar Exam,...
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Daniel J Goeman
Zeeland, MI Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Fredrick W. Jensen
Allegan, MI Divorce Attorney with 23 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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James Edokpolo
Lansing, MI Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy and Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jedo Law Firm was established by James Edokpolo who received Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing. He holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, New York.
James has been admitted to practice by the Michigan Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. James is a member of the Debtors Bar of West Michigan, the State Bar of Michigan and American Immigration Lawyers Association.
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Rhonda R. Kunkel
Lansing, MI Divorce Attorney with 22 years of experience
(517) 622-0590
Knaggs, Harter, Brake & Schneider, P.C.
7521 Westshire Drive, Suite 100
Lansing, MI 48917
Divorce, Consumer, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Thomas C Kates
Holland, MI Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Wayne State University Law School
I have been practicing law for 25 years. My practice focuses on family law including divorce, custody, parenting time, asset division and support.
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Patrick Dougherty
Manistee, MI Divorce Lawyer
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family 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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Brian H. Jean
Bay City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Ave Maria School of Law
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John R. Scheuerle
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
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Melissa Kelleigh
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Lewis & Clark Law School
I am passionate about helping people with their family law problems. I help my clients with issues of divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and family abuse protection orders. As a parent myself, I understand how important these issues are to my clients. I view my job as a compassionate guide through a complex legal system that can be difficult for non-lawyers to navigate on their own. I try to resolve these issues as amicably as possible, although I have taken many cases to trial when it is necessary and appropriate to do so. I...
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Brandon Gardner
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
Brandon Gardner founded Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC on the principle that every client deserves zealous, high-quality legal representation, especially those facing the most serious crimes and complex family disputes. Brandon has over twenty years' experience in multiple aspects of the court system from small claims dispute resolution to appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court and utilizes this breadth of knowledge to develop custom solutions to every case at the firm, no matter the complexity.
Mr. Gardner’s practice areas include serious felonies and federal crimes, complex domestic litigation, and personal injury litigation. Additionally, he is an approved domestic relations mediator on...
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Shelley A. Kester
TRAVERSE CITY, MI Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Shelley Kester is an award-winning attorney, a community leader, a dynamic communicator and a caring individual. She is Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Her practice includes nearly all aspects of family law, including divorce law and child custody. She was among the first in Northern Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate Program through the Institute of Continuing Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. She is President of wilson Kester, the Empowered Divorce Source. A frequent contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Ms. Kester is...
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Wendy K. Bailey
Traverse City, MI Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
(888) 529-2259
13300 S. West Bay Shore Drive, Suite A5
Traverse City, MI 49684
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Immigration
Wayne State University Law School
Practice Areas: Immigration Law, Social Security Disability, Family Law, Estate Planning Admissions: Michigan, 2004 U.S. District Court, Eastern District, 2005 U.S. District Court, Western District, 2005 Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 2004 Utrecht University, The Netherlands, exchange student, 2003 College: Eastern Michigan University, B.A., cum laude, 1998 La Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, México, exchange student, 1998
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Mr. Philip Alexander Sturtz
Saginaw, MI Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Michigan State University
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Martin Blank
Saginaw, MI Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
I am a late starter in law. I graduated from law school in 2020 when I was 59 years old. I have had several professions in my life, but I enjoy law the most, maybe second to law enforcement.
I am a physician, a police officer, and a new attorney. I spent 23 years in the Army Reserve. What all that should tell you is that I like to help people. I want to help you.
I do not have tremendous experience as an attorney. I am just now starting in practice. But my dedication, enthusiasm, and zeal for the law...
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Erik S.H. Wallen
Bay City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Divorce, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Erik S.H. Wallen graduated from Michigan State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1989 from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1989 and was hired as an Associate with the Law firm of Patterson Gruber Kennedy Gill and Milster located in Bay City, Michigan concentrating in criminal defense and general civil litigation. In 1997 Erik was promoted to Partner, concentrating in Civil Litigation. In 2000, Erik joined the law firm of Kennedy Gill Wallen Rieman and Reyes as...
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Lauren K. Pfeil
Traverse City, MI Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense 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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Melissa Baumgartner Umulis
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Janet M Mistele
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Divorce, Animal, Family and Juvenile
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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Mr. Chris Allen Houghtaling
Muskegon, MI Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Robert Relph
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 54 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Almost anyone who has been through it will tell you that divorce is one of the most painful and stressful experiences a family will ever go through, fraught with uncertainty and negative emotions that can (and usually do) spill over into other areas of life. As a Family Law attorney, I dedicate myself to guiding clients through this difficult process and help them move forward in a positive, healthy and supportive manner. When it seems difficult to make decisions in this time of crisis, my job is to present creative solutions and help clients make the right decisions. During...
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Raymond Gregory
Gaylord, MI Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Employment and Family
Over the past 29 years, Ray Gregory has represented thousands of clients in family, employment, business, contract, criminal, and probate litigation in state and federal courts.