Attorney Biography

Springstead & Bartish Law is led by a former active-duty Judge Advocate General and two former F.B.I. Special Agents.

Grand Rapids criminal defense attorney Gary K. Springstead’s criminal practice is split nearly evenly between federal criminal cases in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and state criminal cases in Mason, Oceana, and Newaygo counties.

Education

• Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1998
• University of Michigan, B.A., 1995 (with distinction)

Judicial Internships/Fellowships

• Presidential Management Fellowship, Washington, D.C., 1998—2000
• Hon. Gerald E. Rosen, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1996—1997

Bar and Court Admissions

• State Bar of Michigan
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Professional Affiliations

• Constitutional Warrior, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
• F.B.I. Agents Association
• Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Newaygo County Bar Association, Interim President (2008), President (2009)
• Oceana County Bar Association, President (2007)
• State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law and Litigation Sections

The skilled St. Johns family law attorneys at Jackson, Jackson & Associates, PC have more than six decades of combined experience.

Edward William Jackson handles all elements of family law and provides criminal defense representation to clients in Clinton County, Gratiot County and the surrounding areas.

Education

Bar admissions

Memberships

• Clinton County Bar Association
  • President, 2011 to present
• Hazel Findlay Nursing Home
  • Member, Board of Directors
  • President, Board of Trustees
• Rotary Club
• Kiwanis Club, Past Member

Doug McPhail has over 20 years of experience in estate planning and is known for being thorough and paying attention to detail. He has helped many families like yours protect millions of dollars from nursing home expenses, probate costs and estate taxes.

Muskegon Healthcare and Estate Planning Attorney Doug McPhail

Doug McPhail graduated with honors from the University Of Detroit School Of Law in 1988. While there he earned the American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence in the area of professional responsibility. As a Muskegon healthcare attorney also experienced in estate planning and settlement, Doug has handled a variety of legal matters.

Areas of Practice

• Medicaid
• Elder Law
• Estate Settlement
• Estate Planning

Admitted to Practice

• 1989 – Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit School of Law, J.D., Class of 1988, cum laude
• Taylor University, BA, Class of 1984

When you’re dealing with a divorce or custody issue, there’s always a lot of stress involved. Let the Law Offices of Robert B. Relph take some of the weight off your shoulders. As a Grand Rapids divorce lawyer with four decades of experience, Attorney Relph has the skills and knowledge to help you during these difficult times.

Attorney Relph understands the varying factors that can lead to a divorce, and he knows how to work within the legal system to get you the results you want. Family law and divorce can be a very complicated legal process, which is why it’s so important to have experienced representation on your side.

In addition to divorce, Attorney Relph also handles other family law issues, including child custody, parenting time, spousal support, and property settlement. He has been awarded an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is an honor granted only to the top 11 percent of lawyers in America.

To set up an initial consultation, call The Law Office of Robert B. Relph at 616-647-3204, or contact their office online.

The Law Offices of Robert B. Relph
3265 Walker Avenure, NW, Suite C
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

J. Douglas Otlewski is an experienced probate, wills and trusts, and estate planning attorney practicing from the Rochester office of Otlewski & Maloney, P.C.

Dedicated Michigan estate planning attorney offers legal help with estate planning and probate law cases.

Phone: (248) 759-5641

Areas of practice

• Probate Law
• Adoption
• NAELA
• Real Estate
• Juvenile

Admitted to practice

• 1978, Michigan

Bar Association

• Oakland County Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit, Class of 1978, J.D.
• University of Michigan, Class of 1975, B.G.S.

Otlewski & Maloney, P.C.
118 Walnut Boulevard
Rochester MI 48307-6705

Bankruptcy Lawyer in Genesee County | George E. Jacobs

Genesee County bankruptcy attorneys at George E. Jacobs & Associates handle Chapter 7, Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy claims for families and individuals in Flint, Michigan.

For legal help with bankruptcy matters, speak with Genesee County bankruptcy attorney George E. Jacobs.

Phone: (810) 720-4333

Areas of practice

• Bankruptcy Chapter 11
• Loan Workouts
• Commercial Law

Admitted to practice

• Michigan, 1984

Awards & Bar Association

• AV® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
• Bay County Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit, J.D., 1984
• University of Detroit, A.B., magna cum laude, 1981

Bankruptcy Law Office
2425 South Linden Road
Flint, MI 48532

Michigan Employment Lawyer | Deborah L. Gordon

The Law Office of Deborah L. Gordon offers legal services in the areas of employment, civil rights and other personal injuries. The firm is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Dedicated Michigan employment lawyer offers legal help with labor and employment cases.

Phone: (248) 258-2500

Areas of practice

• Employment Discrimination
• Wrongful Termination
• Civil Rights

Admitted to practice

• Admitted in 1977, Michigan

Bar Association

• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Wayne County Case Evaluation Tribunal Plaintiff’s Selection Committee
• Michigan Trial Lawyers Association
• Federal Bar Association’s Board of Directors

Education

• University of Detroit, Class of 1976, J.D.
• University of Michigan, Class of 1968, B.A.

Law Office of Deborah L. Gordon
33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway
Suite 275
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney | Mitchell Ribitwer

Mitchell Ribitwer is a experienced Michigan criminal defense attorney at the prestigious law office of Ribitwer & Sabbota, LLP which assists in the matters of domestic violence, white collar crimes, homicide, murder, sexual assault, rape, and drug crimes.

For legal help with criminal law cases, speak with Michigan criminal defense lawyer Mitchell Ribitwer.

Email Address: ribitwersabbota@hotmail.com  | Phone: 248-543-8000

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• Sex Crimes
• Drugs and Narcotics
• Vehicular Homicide
• White Collar Crime
• Domestic Violence
• Juvenile Criminal Law
• Driving While Intoxicated

Admitted to Practice

• Michigan, 1976
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Awards & Membership

• AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®
• Honored along with Jerome Sabbota by the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan as the 2009 Right to Counsel Award Winners
• State Bar of Michigan
• Oakland County Bar Association
• National District Attorneys Association
• Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan

Education

• Detroit College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1976
• Wayne State University, B.A., 1971

Ribitwer & Sabbota, LLP
26862 Woodward Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067-0959

Detroit Criminal Defense Attorney | Margaret Sind Raben

Reach out to the Detroit criminal defense attorneys of Gurewitz & Raben, PLC for help if you are under investigation, have been arrested, or have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime.

For legal help with criminal defense matters, speak with Detroit criminal attorney Margaret Sind Raben.

Email Address: msraben@aol.com | Phone: 313-628-4708

Areas of Practice

• Criminal law
• DUI/DWI
• Drug crimes
• Internet crimes
• Trials and appeals
• White collar crimes
• Health care fraud
• Expungements

Admitted to Practice

• 1986, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
• 1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
• 1993, U.S. Supreme Court
• 1997, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

Membership

• Detroit, Federal and American Bar Associations
• State Bar of Michiga
• Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (First Vice President)
• Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

• Wayne State University, J.D., 1986
• Monteith College, B.Ph., 1969
• Wayne State University, M.A., 1972

Gurewitz and Raben, PLC
333 West Fort St #1100
Detroit, MI 48226-3150

Macomb County Wrongful Death Lawyer | Jeffrey W. Hartkop

• Personal injury
• Wrongful death
• Automobile accidents
• Truck accidents
• Premises liability
• Slip and fall
• Social Security Disability
• Employment law
• Family law
• Probate
• Estate planning

Admitted to practice:

• Michigan, 1988
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1988
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1988

Professional Membership:

• Michigan Association for Justice
• Macomb County Chapter, past president
• Macomb County Bar Association
• Evaluation Committee Employment Law Committee, former chair

Education:

• J.D., University of Detroit, 1987
• B.A., Wayne State University, 1977

Jeffrey W. Hartkop, P.C.
42490 Garfield Rd # 210
Clinton Twp, MI 48038-4200

Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Robert J. Figa graduated with B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1989 and received his J.D. from the Wayne State University in 1992. He was admitted to practice in the courts of Michigan the same year. He speaks Spanish fluently and is a member with the Oakland County Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan.

Mr. Figa is a member at the law firm Campbell, O’Brien & Mistele, P.C. Being one of the reputed Detroit business lawyers, he has been serving clients in Troy and in the entire southeast Michigan area, since 1993. He provides legal advice to individuals as well as business and corporate clients in areas such as commercial law, bankruptcy, real estate law, family law, civil litigation, employment law and criminal defense.

Areas of Practice:

• Commercial law
• Bankruptcy
• Employment law
• Civil litigation
• Family law
• Criminal Defense
• Real estate law

Admitted:

• 1992, Michigan
• 1993, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
• 1994, Illinois

Law School:

Wayne State University, J.D., 1992

College:

University of Michigan, B.A., 1989

Membership:

• Oakland County Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan

Language:

Spanish

Born:

Pontiac, Michigan, September 20, 1967

If you are facing problems in the business or real estate, for exceptional litigation, contact the Mr. Figa for legal advice at:

Campbell O’Brien & Mistele P.C.
100 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084-5283
(248) 743-9800

Grand Rapids Criminal Lawyer | Charles F. Boekeloo

A native of Michigan, Charles F. Boekeloo is a criminal defense lawyer with over 25 years of extensive experience in representing the clients of Grand Rapids and surrounding areas with their criminal charges and personal injuries. Attorney Charles has most of his representation on criminal defense, juvenile delinquency and school law. He has earned his bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan in 1977 and received his Juris Doctor from University of Detroit in 1982. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan in the same year.

Attorney Charles is an active member of the Michigan legal community and has founded his criminal law firm in Grand Rapids, Charles F. Boekeloo, P.C. in 1982 where he serves the people of Michigan State in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury including sex crimes, business crimes, assaults, automobile accidents and traffic violations. For his excellence in the legal field, the national directory of attorneys Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Boekeloo a Distinguished peer review rating, a respected mark of achievement

Admitted to Bar:

• 1982, Michigan

Education:

• University of Michigan (B.A., 1977)
• University of Detroit (J.D., 1982)

Practice Areas:

• Personal Injury Law
• Automobile Accidents
• Labor and Employment
• Criminal Defense Law
• Business Crimes
• White Collar Fraud
• Sex Crimes
• Sexual Assault
• DUI/DWI
• Domestic Violence/Child Abuse
• Weapons Charges
• Violent Crimes
• Homicide

Professional Memberships:

• Michigan Bar
• Grand Rapids Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

If you are charged in a case related to criminal defense law including white collar fraud, sex crime or an assault, get in touch with the most experienced and skillful criminal defense attorney, Charles F. Boekeloo at:

Charles F. Boekeloo, P.C.
29 Pearl Street NW, Suite 145
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-6464

Darryl J. Chimko is a bankruptcy attorney who has more than 30 years of experience in practicing law in Macomb and Oakland Counties in Michigan.  He earned his B.S. in criminal justice from Michigan State University in 1976. After completing his graduation, Mr. Chimko decided to continue his career in law and enrolled in Detroit College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in law in 1979. He was admitted to practice law in Michigan in 1980.

He is one of the most renowned and experienced bankruptcy attorneys in Macomb County who has represented clients in the areas of Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Areas of Practice:

• Chapter 7 bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Admitted:

• 1980, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
• 1982, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
• 1987, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
• 1988, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
• 1998, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois

Law School:

Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1979

College:

Michigan State University, B.S., Criminal Justice, 1976

Membership:

• American Bar Association
• American Bankruptcy Institute
• Commercial Law League
• National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees

If you are facing any issues related to bankruptcy or involved in debts, it is good to hire an attorney who can defend you before court and provides legal advice on structuring of assets. For exceptional bankruptcy litigation, contact Mr. Chimko at:

Chimko & Associates, P.C.
26212 Woodward Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067-0918
(248) 284-1661

James Dimitriou graduated with a law degree from Wayne State University and was admitted to practice law in Michigan in 1988. He is also licensed to practice law in U.S. District Court for Eastern and Western District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals for Sixth Circuit. In 1999, Mr. Dimitriou founded the law firm, Dimitriou Law Offices PC.

This Michigan native is a Grand Rapids criminal law attorney with expertise in drug defense, DUI, assault, felonies, and misdemeanors matters. He also helps clients deal with family law, and immigration law matters.

Born:

Dearborn, Michigan, June 7, 1963

Practice Areas:

• Criminal law
• Drug Defense
• DUI
• Felonies/Misdemeanors
• Immigration
• Deportation and Removal hearings
• Immigration Court
• Family law

Education:

• Wayne State University, J.D.
• Michigan State University, B.S

Admitted:

• 1988, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
• 1992, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
• 2004, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

If you are charged with a criminal offense, contact Dimitriou Law Office that provides comprehensive representation on your behalf.

Dimitriou Law Office
190 Monroe Avenue Northwest
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2672
(616) 454-7969

Ypsilanti Criminal Defense Lawyer | Joseph A. Simon

Mr. Joseph Simon is a renowned criminal defense lawyer in Michigan who has dedicated 25 years of his life defending clients accused of every sort of crime. Beginning from the year 1986, Mr. Simon has tried hundreds of criminal cases and handled criminal offenses including state and federal crimes, felonies and misdemeanors, DUI, juvenile delinquency, and driver’s license restoration.

A lawyer with exceptional legal ability, Mr. Simon is listed in the Best Lawyers in America under the specialty of criminal defense.  He has also been selected as one of Michigan’s criminal defense Super Lawyers from 2007-2009. He is an AV®-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.

An expert in the field of criminal defense, Mr. Simon frequently teaches criminal law and procedure to other lawyers at the Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He is also the author of “Michigan Automated Sentencing Guidelines”.

Areas of Practice:

Criminal Defense

Admitted:

1986, Michigan; U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan

Law School:

University of Detroit Mercy, J.D.

College:

Michigan State University, B.A.

Honors and Awards:

• Michigan Super Lawyers, 2007 – 2011
• Best Lawyers in America, 1999 – 2011
• Top Lawyers in Michigan Business

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, 1986 – 2011

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Michigan or if your license has been revoked, contact a well-known Ypsilanti DUI law firm for legal help at:

Simon & Geherin, PLLC
1310 S Main St # 11
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3786
(734) 997-0870

Divorce Attorney in Grand Rapids | Robert B. Relph

Mr. Robert Relph, a family law attorney, has 40 years of experience practicing law. He resolves issues of divorce, separate maintenance, annulment, custody, support, parenting time, property settlement, spousal support and appeals. A trained mediator in divorce and child custody cases, Mr. Relph has build a strong reputation among his clients and peers for his legal ability and professional excellence.

Mr. Relph began his career in 1970 after being admitted to the Michigan Bar. He is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association as well. An eminent divorce attorney in Grand Rapids, Mr. Relph is the author of two booklets: “The Facts on Divorce” and “Choosing and Working with an Attorney.”

Mr. Relph is an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.

Areas of Practice:

• Separation
• Divorce
• Child custody
• Parenting time
• Spousal support
• Property settlement
• Appeals
• Mediation

Admitted:

1970, Michigan

Law School:

Indiana University, J.D., 1969

College:

Earlham College, A.B., 1966

Membership:

• State Bar of Michigan
• Grand Rapids Bar Association

Biography:

• Trained Mediator, Divorce and Custody
• Author: 2 Booklets: “The Facts on Divorce;” “Choosing and Working With an Attorney”
• Chair Attorney, Advisory Committee on Custody Evaluations, 1985-1987

Born:

New York, N.Y. November 22, 1944

If you are facing a divorce or custody issue in Michigan, Mr. Relph can assess your situation and inform you about the legal options available. Contact him at:

The Law Offices of Robert B Relph
3265 Walker Ave NW # C
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-9708
(616) 647-3204

Michigan Criminal Law Attorney | Daryl Wood

Daryl Wood, a criminal defense attorney in Michigan, is an expert in handling drunk driving cases. He has thorough knowledge of the Michigan DUI/DWI law and has authored a brochure, “What You Should Do If You Are Arrested for Drunk Driving”, which describes the rights of the civilians if arrested for drunk driving.  He also represents Michigan residents in all types of felonies and misdemeanors such as internet crimes, sex offenses, drug offenses, driver’s license restoration, and internet pornography.

Mr. Wood also has extensive experience with circuit court license restoration hearings and Driver’s License Appeal Division hearings. A proficient Michigan criminal law attorney, Mr. Wood regularly attends legal seminars to keep abreast of changes in Michigan laws.

Areas of Practice:

• Drunk driving
• Internet crimes
• Sex and drug offenses
• Embezzlement
• Assaultive crimes
• Driver’s license restoration
• Internet pornography
• White collar offenses
• Expungement of criminal records

Admitted:

1996, Michigan

Law School:

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1996

College:

Eastern Michigan University, B.S., 1991

Membership:

State Bar of Michigan

Biography:

• Published: “Issue Spotting a Circuit Court License Restoration,” Michigan Bar Journal and Detroit Legal News
• Keego Harbor Michigan City Council

The Law Offices of Raymond A. Cassar PLC is a firm of Michigan criminal attorneys with a collective experience of more than 40 years. Well known for their aggressive representation in the courtrooms of Michigan, the lawyers of this law firm can provide you excellent criminal defense services. Contact them at:

Law Offices of Raymond A. Cassar PLC
30445 Northwestern Highway
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3109
(248) 855-0911

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer | Raymond Cassar

Commended by the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory as outstanding, chosen by the Detroit Business Journal as one of Michigan’s Top Attorneys, Michigan Super Lawyer Raymond A. Cassar has been practicing criminal defense law in Michigan for over 25 years.

Cassar hones his craft by attending legal education courses and monitoring trends in criminal law. He never hesitates to go to trial or to make media appearances. Judges and prosecutors throughout state and federal courts recognize him as a criminal defense attorney with compassion.

Areas of Practice:

• Federal violations
• Sex offenses
• Drug offenses and DUI
• Embezzlement and expungements of criminal records
• Assaultive crimes
• Bank and mortgage fraud
• Internet crimes and internet pornography

Education:

• J.D., University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law, 1984
• B.A., University of Michigan, 1981

Admitted:

• Michigan, 1984
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1989
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

Teaching Positions:

• Oakland Community College
• Michigan State Police Academy

Awards:

• AV® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
• Michigan Super Lawyers
• Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™
• Detroit Business Journal’s Top Attorneys in Metro Detroit

Reach out to Michigan criminal defense law firm, Law Offices of Raymond A. Cassar for a free initial consultation.

Law Offices of Raymond A. Cassar PLC.
30445 Northwestern Highway
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3109
(248) 855-0911

Detroit Business Attorney | Curtis H. Mistele

Curtis H. Mistele received his  bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College in 1989.He earned his Juris Doctorate in law from the University of Detroit in 1993 and started practicing law the same year. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Mr. Mistele has been representing individual and corporate on various aspects of business law. Having extensive experience in practicing law as a Detroit business attorney, Curtis provides comprehensive business law advice and guidance to ensure that the rights and best interests of the business are protected.

Education:

• J.D., University of Detroit, 1993
• B.A., Wheaton College, 1989

Practice Areas:

• Corporate, business, and commercial law
• Labor and employment law
• Probate, estate planning, and trust administration
• Real estate law

Admitted:

• Michigan, 1993
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1993

Memberships:

• Oakland County Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan
• American Bar Association

Contact the law office of Curtis H. Mistele to discuss matter related to business law.

Campbell O’Brien & Mistele P.C.
100 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084-5283
(248) 743-9800

Divorce Attorney in Macomb | Lorrie J. Zahodnic

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Lorrie J. Zahodnic practices in the areas of family law, divorce, child custody, paternity, spousal support, child support, education law, property division, criminal/traffic law, real estate and more. She handles every case with utmost respect and professionalism.

Lorrie J. Zahodnic, an experienced divorce attorney in Macomb is admitted to practice law in Michigan. She has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Michigan Trial Lawyers Association.

Born:

Detroit, Michigan, July 2, 1957

Education:

• J.D., Michigan State University College of Law,
• Michigan State University, 1976
• B.S.N., Wayne State University, 1981

Practice Areas:

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Probate
• Estate Planning
• Trust Law
• Contracts
• Construction Law

Admitted:

• 1988, Michigan

Memberships:

• State Bar of Michigan
• Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (Treasurer, Macomb Chapter; 1992; Secretary, 1993; Vice-President, 1994)

If you need an experienced attorney to handle your divorce case, contact Ms. Zahodnic using the following information:

Zahodnic Lorrie J PC
38550 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038-3406
(586) 412-2000