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Dear Potential Client,. I've built my practice around taking care of peoples legal problems since 1990 as a prosecutor and then as a criminial defense attorney as well as a general civil attorney since 2002.  My clients find me easy to reach and I promptly return phone calls or email messages usually the same day or sometimes the day after.. I believe in keeping clients informed about their cases and believe that it is important that clients understand the process as much as the results so they can make informed decisions.  I return calls promptly and have regular communication with my clients. On student cases, parents usually have more questions than the client which I am happy to answer.  I also help students with collateral issues with the Ohio University's Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility issues (formerly known as OU Judiciaries).. My clients have the benefit of my experience as a former city prosecutor as I have seen well over 20,000 cases over the last 20 years.  I've also been a felony prosecutor handling serious crimes such as murder, robbery, rape, breaking and entering, drug trafficking, domestic violence, and felonious assault.  I've also been  a prosecutor in juvenile court as well.. As a result I  have seen a multitude of cases, defenses and assertions over that time.  So I know what works and what does not in relation to preparing defenses, juries and bench trials over a wide spectrum of cases.  Because of that experience I also represent a  growing number of clients  including OVI/DUI clients as well others for Underage Consumption, Possession of Drugs and speeding cases including truckers with CDLs.. I've attended trainings by the Ohio State Highway Patrol on various topics including speed, accident reconstruction,  and drug interdiction, and been certified by the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy for purposes of presenting instruction. I've presented instruction to officers, deputies and cadets on search and seizure, drug laws, use of force, and updates in the law.. I've given many presentations over the years due to my experience  in the area of criminal law including search and seizure, domestic violence, protection orders, obsenity law, OVI/DUI, Fourth Amendment Law, and recent trends in the law.  I was a co-founder of the city prosecutor's section for the Ohio Municipal Attorney's Association. I've been a lecturer at our local bar association annual winter seminars.  I also have taught a paralegal course since 1998.. I previously had experience reprenting clients on behalf of insurance companies in personal injury suits.  So I have 10+ years experience in personal injury cases in seeing how insurance companies evaluate such cases, assess them, and negotiate.  I now represent Plaintiff victims in such cases and am able to put that experience to use for those who are hurt in accidents to successfully negotiate their cases and protect them in court.   I've also had an extensive amount of experience in reviewing, analyzing and presenting evidence in traffic cases based upon my experience as a city prosecutor, insurance defense attorney and personal injury attorney.. I have over 10+ years experience in Divorces/Dissolutions/Child Custody Matters (Domestic Relations Court).  I only take so many of these types a cases a year so that I'm sure that I  can devote enough time to them as they are among the most time consuming and emotionial cases to have.. I've been practing law since 1990 in common pleas court,  muncipal court, county court, federal district court and various mayor courts.. I've argued cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and Ohio Appellate Court. I also appeared in the United States Supreme Court.  I've testified in state hearings concerning domestic violence and protection orders.  I've sat on the state committee for the Senate Bill 2 Felony Sentencing restucturing bill.. I have volunteered my time as an attorney to the Southeastern Ohio Legal Poverty Clinic for over a decade, as well as to Athens Sandlot Baseball & Softball and the Athens Bulldog Blitz - two youth sports organizations. I also have donated my time as an attorney to the Richland Area Fire Department since 1995.. I have served as President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Athens County Bar Association. I am a Life Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Association.. I'm a founding member of a youth baseball/softball organization (Athens Sandlot-2003). I am a Board Member with our  high school football booster organization which helped install a new football/soccer field and track (2008).   I have been a volunteer rescue/firefighter since 1995.. If I find time I golf. . .poorly  -  and fish.

Having spent over 25 years in law enforcement as a police officer and a prosecutor, my partner and I opened a customer serviced based law practice. We treat every client with respect by propmtly returning all phone calls, explaining every step of the legal process and always being prepared to discuss your case prior to meetings. We believe the key to any successful business is treating people the same way you'd expect to be treated.. With these principles in mind we offer flexible payment options, free consulatiotns and an easy to navigate client portal to keep you up to date on the progress of your case.

Anita takes pride in being a strong advocate for her clients. She brings compassion and understanding to her legal representation and focuses on finding practical resolution to challenging issues whenever possible. Anita considers the trust placed in her by her clients as her highest honor.

Jessica Forgione Speckman is an attorney in the Lee’s Summit area who is knowledgeable and experienced in the area of Family Law. She is dedicated to serving her client’s needs by spending the time to get to know her clients and their concerns. As an attorney, communication and the ability to understand a client’s needs are important tools in assessing legal options and advocating for real life solutions. In addition, Jessica believes being accessible to her clients, giving them the added peace of mind they need.. Jessica is licensed in the State of Missouri and has lived in Jackson County since 2010. In 2012, she graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in political science and a minor in criminal justice after receiving an Associate’s degree from Northwest Florida State College. She later graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree in 2016. Her passion for justice and helping families led her to focus her studies in Family Law and allowed her to work on cases pro bono through the UMKC Family Law Clinic.. While a student, Jessica Interned for the Jackson County Support Division and worked as an intern and as a law clerk for the Jackson County Juvenile Office. She also worked on the Journal for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which published her article: Trafficking and the Child Welfare System Link: An Analysis in the 28th volumeof the Journal in 2016.. After graduating, Jessica worked as a Research Assistant for the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County Family Court Division in Assessment and Development and as a Junior Associate at Stange Law Firm, PC before starting her own practice under the name Speckman Law, LLC.. Jessica decided to pursue Family Law because of her passion for helping people. That is why she believes in giving her clients the same attention she would expect and that they deserve. She is also passionate about finding practical solutions for difficult Family Law matters. If you have a Family Law matter, contact Speckman Law, LLC to find out how an attorney can assist you with your case.. Education:. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri. Juris Doctorate. University of Missouri-Kansas City. Major: Political Science. Minor: Criminal Justice. Northwest Florida State College. Associate Degree. Published Work:. Trafficking and the Child Welfare System Link: An Analysis, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, March 15, 2016

John J. Ready is a graduate of John Carroll University (1984) and The Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law of Case Western Reserve University (1988). The Law Office of John J. Ready was founded in 1991, with an emphasis in Family Law in Cuyahoga and surrounding counties.. Mr. Ready is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio (1988); The United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1989); and, the United States Supreme Court (2001). Mr. Ready is a Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law, and was among the first group of specialists certified in Family Relations Law by the Ohio State Bar Association in 1999. He is also a Board Certified Domestic Relations Mediator and is likewise certified in General Mediation. Mr. Ready has served as a Domestic Relations Arbitrator, and has also served as panelist for the Cuyahoga County Arbitration Project.. Mr. Ready is a charter member of The Center for Principled Family Advocacy and completed training in Collaborative Divorce, Advance Collaborative Divorce and Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce. He has held each position on the executive committee of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy, and served as the president of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy during 2007. He is currently a member of the board of trustees and webmaster for the Center for Principled Family Advocacy.. He is also a member of the Cuyahoga County Guardian Ad Litem project and frequently represents the interests of minors in litigated disputes regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities (custody and visitation).. Mr. Ready is an arbitrator and acts as a Parent Coordinator in high conflict custody and visitation matters.. He was a member of the Ohio Supreme Court advisory committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Options, and a member of the subcommittee developing standards, protocols, court rules and legislation for Parenting Coordinators statewide.. Mr. Ready was selected by his peers in 2009, 2011 and again in 2012 as an Ohio Super Lawyer award recipient in Family Law, published by Northern Ohio Live, Cincinnati Magazine and Law and Politics.. Bar memberships include the American Bar Association (Family Law Section and the Domestic Violence and Custody Committees); the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Family Law Section); Ohio State Bar Association (Litigation Section); Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (Family Law Section); and, a member of the Ohio Bar College. Mr. Ready is a member of, and served as an officer of the Family Law Section of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association concluding as Chairman of the Family Law Section of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association (Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association).. Mr. Ready is a frequent lecturer on continuing legal education topics including domestic violence, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), guardian ad litem representation, parent coordinator practice and the examination of expert witnesses. His community activities include serving on the City of Lakewood Citizens Advisory Counsel and Board of Zoning Appeals. He served on Cleveland Catholic Diocese, Diocesan Pastoral Counsel and the St. Malachi Center Board of Trustees. Mr. Ready serves as a lector and lay minister at St. Malachi Church in Cleveland, and also serves as a lay minister at the hospice known as Malachi House.. Mr. Ready was an Advisory Board Member for the former Templum House Visitation Center (Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence) and is active in youth sports programs coaching football, baseball, basketball and soccer.

Practices predominantly family law in the counties of Cumberland, York, Kennebec, and Southern Oxford.

Eric S. Thistle is a trial lawyer practicing at Irwin & Morris in Portland, Maine. Attorney Thistle focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law. He has successfully represented hundreds of individuals in the District and Superior Courts in York and Cumberland Counties.. Attorney Thistle is a member of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and on the Board of Directors for the York Bar Association.. Attorney Thistle attended the University of Southern Maine and was a member of the men’s varsity basketball team. He later earned his J.D. from New England School of Law, in Boston, Massachusetts. While in law school, Eric focused on criminal law and procedure, and worked for two small law firms defending individuals charged with criminal offenses.. Attorney Thistle’s entire career has been spent defending the rights of his individual clients. Eric has represented clients in some of the most serious criminal offenses, including Manslaughter, Aggravated Drug Trafficking, Gross Sexual Assault, and Aggravated Domestic Violence Assault, just to name a few. He has also represented clients in complex divorce and parental rights matters and serious injury cases.. When not in court or at the office, Eric enjoys playing in men’s basketball leagues with his former teammates, and spending time with his wife and three children.

All Family Matters, All the Time!. Robert Montgomery has been a lawyer for 33 years, specializing as a divorce and family law attorney for the last 28 years in the Family Courts of the State of Maine.. Robert Montgomery attended Middlebury College, graduating with honors  in 1977. He then worked for the New York City public school system, teaching reading to under-privileged high school students.. He attended New York Law School, graduating cum laude (with honors) in 1983.. In 1988, he opened the Law Offices of Robert Montgomery to specialize in family law. He remains committed to family law, now offering over 28 years of accumulated knowledge and experience in this field.. Attorney Robert Montgomery has experienced personally the divorce process in Maine and is proud to have provided many years of equal residential care as a single parent of his now-grown son.

Allegan Law Offices, P.C. - a full service law firm that deals with hometown issues such as DUIs, DWLS, Divorce, Custody, Wills, Probate and Estates. We also handle personal injuries cases involving auto accidents. Don't see your legal issue listed above? No problem, give us a call and we can either help you out or point you to a competent and trustworthy attorney to address your legal issues.. Allegan Law Offices, P.C.. Fax

I am a Grand Rapids attorney providing quality legal services in the family law area, including divorce, custody, support and adoption. I consistently monitor new developments in the law in order to provide my clients with the most effective representation possible. I enthusiastically take the time to get to know my clients on a personal level in order to provide them with an unparalleled level of personalized legal service.Specialties: Family Law; including Divorce, Custody, Support, Adoption.While I practice in a variety of areas, If I am not the best person to help with a legal matter - I am always happy to take the time to refer my clients to the person or business who is.

Corey Volmering is dedicated to providing his clients top-notch legal services in both family law and estate planning matters.. Corey mainly concentrates his practice on divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, and guardianship cases. He also handles matters involving adoption, grandparenting time, and LGBTQ+ law.. Corey earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. He received numerous academic awards during law school and interned at the Access To Justice Clinic. In addition, Corey participated in WMU-Cooley’s nationally recognized Mock Trial program, which crafted his skills as a tenacious litigator.. After law school, Corey interned with then-Chief Judge Robert Jonker of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan. In that role, he conducted legal research in many high-profile federal cases.. Corey is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is active in the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the Ottawa County Bar Association, and the Kalamazoo Bar Association. In addition, he is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.. A native of Hudsonville, Michigan, Corey attended Grand Valley State University. He earned two bachelor’s degrees from GVSU: one in Communication Studies and one in Radiologic and Imaging Studies.. In his spare time, Corey enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with his husband and their two dogs, Cooper and Fish.

My Approach to the Practice of Law. In the simplest terms, an attorney is a problem solver. Specifically, a client comes to the attorney with a problem and seeks the attorney’s assistance in fashioning an outcome that will, from the client’s perspective, solve the problem.. Generally, an attorney’s assistance is required for one of two mains reasons. First, the problem might require a solution that is too complex for a client to solve without the professional and/or legal experience of the attorney.. The second, and far more common reason to seek the assistance of an attorney, is that often times there is an opposing party with the same problems as the client, but with a vastly different idea of what an appropriate outcome should be. When this occurs, I must then persuade the opposing party or a judge that the outcome my client seeks is the most just. This requires a good sense of pragmatism, as well as legal knowledge and ability.. While many people say that they want an attorney that is tough or aggressive, and that will fight for them, they often do not think about what that means. To me, being tough means finding out what my clients wants and not settling for less.. This does not necessarily involve attacking or destroying the opposite party which can have long-term consequences. Often times, such an approach merely results in the parties hating each other, and lawyers making a lot of money. If I can get what my clients want by being nice, then I will be nice. If I must take a case to trial, I will be prepared and put on the best case possible even if it involves presenting facts that the opposite party finds offensive so long as they are relevant and have a bearing on the case.. I never lose sight of the fact that in custody cases, the parties will still be dealing with each other, and their children will still love BOTH of their parents, long after the case has been completed.

I have a passion for helping families through difficult times. Prior to my legal career, I worked with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. I was able to gain the compassion and knowledge to help families navigate through a complex system in times of need. Now, I guide clients through a different, yet still complex system - family court.. While working for MDHHS, I was stationed in an elementary school. The families there became “my families” and I took great pride in the simple task of greeting the students at the door every morning with a big smile and a high-five. I believe it is imperative that every child and family I work with knows their worth.. I am born and raised in the Grand Rapids area. As an only child I developed an ability to keep myself entertained. I’d put on theater, music, and dance shows in my backyard where neighbors came to enjoy the show; at least until the batteries in my beloved “boombox” would lose their charge. My love for theater and public speaking has served me well as an attorney as I advocate for my clients in court.. After completing my undergraduate degree in one of my two loves, music, I went on to attend WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated magna cum laude to practice my second love, law. My first goal was to find a place where I could work with colleagues who would share my love for parents and children in need and where the team would value a superior knowledge of Michigan law.  I found that right away with the Kraayeveld Law team. Here, the attorneys work as a team to passionately represent clients at all stages of divorce and custody litigation.. In my free time, I enjoy spending family time with my husband and our two daughters, and my English Bulldog – Sir Howard the Magnifico – affectionately known as “Howie.”