Family lawyers in Michigan Gerald Chefalo to James Oppenhuizen

Firm: Law Office of Gerald F. Chefalo

3250 Racquet Club Drive , Traverse City , Michigan 49684

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Criminal Defense

On the first day of law school, they asked why were there. I replied that "I've always wanted to find out what was behind the wizard's curtain." Since that day, I have continued in my pursuit of knowledge and have been fascinated to learn that the law is an ever changing thing. It is shaped and molded by those that study and apply it. My first passion is being in the court room. I understand that listening to my cleints and being their voice is my main job as an advocate for the rights of my clients. I have worked hard to earn the reputation of being The Proven Fighter. I will continue to tirelessly work to protect the rights of my clients in and out of the courtroom.. I am blessed to live and work in Northern Michigan with my wife and daughter. It is truly a special place and has some of the best people in the world. We take advantage of everything the greater Traverse City area has to offer. When I not at work, I like to spend time with my family, go to the State Theater, hike, fish and go to great restaurants.

Firm: Haddad Law Firm

30600 Telegraph Road , Bingham Farms , Michigan 48025

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Insurance, Family, Personal Injury, Landlord & Tenant

Attorney Issa G. Haddad has successfully handled matters of criminal defense, civil litigation/disputes, personal injury, civil rights, family law, landlord/tenant, and business issues from formation and licensing to business disputes and breach of contract issues. One of his specialties when it comes to criminal defense is cross-examining cops and relevant prosecutors. Attorney Haddad has appeared in many different counties across the State of Michigan, though his practice specifically has a heavy concentration in the Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties. He has also represented clients in Ingham, Kent, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Monroe, Saginaw, and Livingston counties. Attorney Haddad is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, and he is a member of the State Bar of Michigan as well as the Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association.

Firm: The Menna Law Firm

3173 Biddle Ave , Wyandotte , Michigan 48192

Practice Areas: Family

I am fascinated with the history of our Nation and the laws that make it great. I was born and raised in the Southeastern Michigan and grew up in a family entrenched in law enforcement. I James attended Wayne State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.. I serving as a law enforcement officer for a number of years.  I determined that the real way for him to make a difference was to help people understand the intricacies of the law through legal representation. He returned to Wayne State to pursue a degree in law, graduating in 2000.. I started my own law practice in 2003. Through the respect of his peers, gracious referrals from past clients and an extraordinary reputation, my legal practice continues to grow.  I have great respect for the Downriver community where he was born and raised and stay involved as a Riverview resident, where I was involved as multitude of activities, including as baseball and football coach, sports and band booster, active boat club member and volunteer with various charitable organizations.. I am a member of the Detroit Metro Bar Association, Downriver Bar Association, Criminal Defense Association of Michigan and former member of the 33rd District Court Sobriety Program.

Firm: Law Offices of Khami and Neace

39555 Orchard Hill Place   215  4 , Novi , Michigan 48375

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Corporate ,Divorce,Family ,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Curcio Law, PLLC

625 Kenmoor Ave SE Ste 301 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Kreis, Enderle, Callander & Hudgins

One West Michigan Avenue , Battle Creek , Michigan 49017

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Family , Family, Family

Firm: Vandervoort Christ & Fisher

70 Michigan Ave W , Battle Creek , Michigan 49017

Practice Areas: Family

Jacqulene Robinson is an attorney of Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C. She has lived in the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area for most of her life. She graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School, then received an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. After moving to Eugene, Oregon, she attended the University of Oregon and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2008. While in Oregon, she worked with adjudicated youth and adults with severe and persistent mental illness.. In 2010, Jackie returned to Michigan after the birth of her nephew. After working at Denso Manufacturing of Michigan and the State of Michigan as a Foster Care Worker, she pursued her legal degree at Thomas M. Cooley Law School on an honors scholarship.. At Cooley, Jackie was involved in many school activities, including: being an Ambassador to welcome new students to the school; two of the school’s legal publications; the Melissa Mitchell Moot Court competition; a negotiation competition; and working as a teaching assistant for her Taxation professor. She received awards for achieving the highest grade in her class in Taxation, Scholarly Writing, and Bankruptcy. In her final term, she received the John D. Voelker Award (awarded for the greatest contribution to the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review for the term) and the Leadership Achievement Award (an honor that acknowledges those students who have consistently, comprehensively, and effectively provided leadership in a variety of capacities). She graduated magna cum laude in 2015.. While in law school, Jackie volunteered with the Service to Soldiers program contacting attorneys to provide pro bono legal services for servicemembers with legal concerns. She also provided editing support for a bench book on the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act. Jackie also volunteered her time at the Allegan County Legal Assistance Center helping self-representing individuals navigate the legal process, specifically with regard to domestic-relations cases. Jackie’s externship was completed at Veritas Law Group, where she primarily worked with attorneys on civil litigation matters.. After graduating from law school, Jackie returned to Allegan to work for the Honorable Margaret Zuzich Bakker as a law clerk. From there, Jackie went to Kalamazoo to work as a criminal law clerk, primarily serving Judges Gary Giguere, Paul Bridenstine, and Pamela Lightvoet. Through these experiences she observed the inner workings of circuit courts on civil, criminal, and family cases. Her work consisted of reading documents filed with the court, researching the law on the issues presented, and drafted memoranda for the judges prior to hearings, and orders after or in lieu of hearings.. While in Allegan, Jackie served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Allegan County Legal Assistance Center and the Allegan Bar Association.. Jackie currently lives in Hickory Corners with her husband and two dogs: a deaf Husky/Border Collie mix and a red Doberman Pinscher. She enjoys cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, writing, going to concerts, playing games, and spending time with family.. Jackie joined VCF in 2017 and will be working in all areas of the law including family law and civil litigation. She is looking forward to becoming actively involved in the Battle Creek community. She is interested in providing community and legal support to hearing impaired populations, active duty and veteran members of the military, community re-entry programs for recently incarcerated individuals, and substance abuse treatment programs.

Firm: Garris, Garris, Garris & Garris, P.C.

300 East Washington Street , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Family , General Practice, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation

Firm: J. Erich Goetz P.C.

30300 Hoover Road   # 200 , Warren , Michigan 48093

Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Family ,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Traffic Violations,Workers Compensation

Firm: Lyngklip & Associates, Consumer Law Center, PLC

13751 W. 11 Mile Road , Oak Park , Michigan 48237

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Contracts, Estate Planning, Family , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Identity Theft

I have been practicing consumer law for almost 20 years.  My firm focuses its practice on representing consumers in litigation, and we never represent represent business or banks against consumers.

Firm: Gregory L Dodd, Attorney

300 North Huron Street , Ypsilanti , Michigan 48197

Practice Areas: Collections, Criminal Defense , Estate Planning, Family , Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Law Office of I'Lanta M. Robbins, PLC

720 Church St , Flint , Michigan 48502

Practice Areas: Family

I’Lanta Robbins graduated from Michigan State University-James Madison College in 1999 with a B.S. in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy. She obtained her law degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 2002.  She worked in the Rental Housing Clinic and served as an Executive Board member of the Black Law Student Association.. While attending law school, Attorney Robbins worked as a summer associate for Barris, Scott, Denn & Driker, and a summer clerk for entertainment lawyer Gregory L Reed. She also clerked for Judge Karen Fort Hood in the 3rd District Court in Detroit (now sitting on Michigan Court of Appeals) and Genesee County 7th Circuit Court Judge Joseph Farah.. After receiving her law degree, Attorney Robbins became the first Legal Advisory Assistant for Genesee County 7th Circuit Court Judge John A. Gadola.  She went on to serve as an Assistant Attorney for the City of Flint from 2004 until 2012.  As Assistant City Attorney, she practiced civil litigation in police misconduct, employment, auto-negligence, personal injury, and constitutional law.  She also prosecuted misdemeanors and civil infractions in the 68th district court office. In addition, she served as general counsel to the City Flint Retirement System Board of Trustees.. In 2011, Attorney Robbins started Law Office of I'Lanta M Robbins, PLC. In 2016 she began working of counsel with TGQ Law in Probate and Estate Planning.. Attorney Robbins is a member of the Federal Court Eastern District of Michigan, Michigan Court of Appeals, Genesee County Bar Association, Centennial American Inn of Court,  North Carolina State Bar and serves as President of the Mallory, VanDyne, Scott Bar Association.. “My experience in diverse areas of the law allows me to fully serve the unique needs of my clients and assist them in reaching the best resolution."

Firm: Foley & Mansfield PLLP

130 E 9 Mile Rd , Ferndale , Michigan 48220

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Civil , Corporate , Family , General Practice, Family, Family

Howard Wallach is the managing partner of Foley & Mansfield's Detroit office. Howard focuses his practice in the areas of business and corporate law and litigation, with extensive experience in the litigation aspects of commercial and real estate disputes, construction defects, and various disputes surrounding business transactions.. Howard has successfully handled numerous commercial litigation matters for clients involving partnership dissolution, contract and employment disputes, professional liability and other general civil litigation matters. He also has extensive experience in family law, especially in the area of highly-sensitive child custody situations.

Firm: Cronin Law Firm

21 East Long Lake Road, Suite 250 , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48304

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Divorce & Separation

Attorney Henry S. Gornbein is a leading expert in family law. Practicing in Michigan for more than 40 years, he has written extensively on divorce-related topics.. He is the author of the widely acclaimed book, Divorce Demystified, Everything You Need To Know Before You File For Divorce which is available on Amazon as a soft cover or e-book.  He is currently cowriting the book, Child Custody Demystified, with psychologist, Jack Haynes Phd which will be published later this year.. Gornbein wrote the chapter titled, Spousal Support in the book, Michigan Family Law. It s the go-to source for all family law attorneys and judges who deal with divorce and related issues in Michigan. His articles appear regularly in national legal publications and his monthly column, Case of the Issue, runs in the Family Law Section Journal of the State Bar of Michigan and is read by thousands of lawyers and judges.. A contributor and blogger for The Huffington Post Divorce section, he also produces regular podcasts for . In addition, Gornbein has hosted and produced his own Philo Award-winning cable TV show, Practical Law, with more than 700 programs aired to date.. Sought after as an expert on divorce-related topics by media outlets, he is known for being at the forefront of understanding social media and its role in divorces today. Recently, Gornbein has been speaking for a series of webinars discussing the impact of social media on divorce, along with issues including wiretapping, computer hacking, phone tapping, spycams, and others that can arise during divorce and have criminal law violation implications.. Other attorneys and judges consult Gornbein as an expert when unusual family law issues arise. A frequent public speaker for local and national meetings, he has been a featured lecturer at the National Convention of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Gornbein is married to Debra Gornbein, and is a father and grandfather.  Gornbein enjoys travel, reading, theater, and movies, but most of all, spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.. Guiding Philosophy. Henry believes that every case is different and the role of an attorney is to educate, guide the clients through the legal system, look for the best possible solution, and try and handle every case in a manner that leads toward healing and not needless confrontation or unnecessary court battles. He has tried many cases, and believes that trials should be the last resort because of the economic and psychological costs involved, along with the fact that when you get to trial, you lose control of your life because the Judge is deciding what happens to you and your children.. Click to learn more about Detroit area divorce attorney Henry Gornbein

Firm: Dykema Professionals

2723 South State Street Suite 400 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104

Practice Areas: Civil , Family

30100 Telegraph Rd. , Bingham Farms , Michigan 48025

Practice Areas: Family, Tax, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials, Arbitration, Mediation, Life Insurance

Firm: Gowda Legal Services

302 S Main St Ste 200 , Royal Oak , Michigan 48067

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Cheltenham Law, PLLC

1140 Abbot Rd # 4153 , East Lansing , Michigan 48823

Practice Areas: Family

38525 Woodward Avenue   2000  483 , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48304

Practice Areas: Family ,Real Estate

Firm: Oppenhuizen Law Firm, PLC

25 Division Avenue S., Suite 525 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Civil , Family , Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

James R. Oppenhuizen is an experienced business and insolvency attorney in Grand Rapids.  The Oppenhuizen Law Firm, PLC is business focused and results driven.  Mr. Oppenhuizen believes that entrepreneurs and business people are the catalysts for economic growth, build and sustain stable communities, and provide opportunity to huge numbers of people.  Business people who pursue long term profits through providing needed and beneficial services to their communities are the backbone of any community.  Mr. Oppenhuizen is dedicated to helping those business people thrive, through building long lasting relationships directed toward growth and profit.. Mr. Oppenhuizen also has a strong background in insolvency and restructuring matters.  Such experience can provide a springboard to success for a business that has experienced missteps, but has learned and is ready to enter the road to success.  Creativity is the most important skill a bankruptcy attorney must have to be successful.  The same is true in business, and Mr. Oppenhuizen will put his creativity to work for your business in dealing with any issue that arises.