About
About Us
Our Firm
is devoted to criminal defense in state courts throughout Michigan and federal courts nationwide. We serve as a fierce and empathetic barrier between our clients and the criminal justice system—expertly navigating, communicating, and defending. With discretion and an unusually high success rate, we partner with our clients to face the overwhelming power of the government.
Our Partners
We are led by former federal prosecutors and seasoned trial attorneys. In past positions, our partners spent years building cases for the federal government and, as a result, understand how to defend our clients effectively. Having worked on the other side and knowing the system from the inside out allows us to explain the process to our clients along the way. We pride ourselves on strategizing each case’s swift and successful resolution by uncovering every possible defense–whether by dissuading the prosecution from charging in the first place, winning motions, negotiating a favorable plea agreement, challenging illegal searches and seizures, or taking the case to trial.
Our Values
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Commitment
- Integrity
- Discretion
- Empathy
- Reliability
- Transparency
- Loyalty
Our History
The firm was founded in May 2011 to bring new energy and a fresh perspective to state and federal criminal defense in the Midwest. The firm began with one clear mission: defend the underdog against the overwhelming power of the government in both state and federal court.
Today, the firm is led by former federal prosecutors and seasoned trial attorneys with experience representing the government in investigations and prosecutions. Collectively, the partners previously led thousands of cases for the federal government in all areas of criminal law, from white-collar crime and IRS investigations to drug conspiracies and RICO cases. They worked closely with federal agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS, and Homeland Security—to investigate and prosecute cases.
Now, the firm’s leadership team uses that shared background of building cases for the government to find and exploit weaknesses in any and all criminal cases. The partners bring an unrivaled collective level of expertise to their work defending clients.
In 2020, the firm expanded its headquarters into beautifully renovated executive office space in a landmark historic building in downtown Grand Rapids. Our team serves individuals and corporations around the country, blending national-caliber qualifications and expertise with Midwestern values rooted in service and integrity.
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Where We Practice
Our criminal lawyers represent clients in nationwide federal criminal cases and Title IX investigations, and we regularly appear in courts throughout Michigan:
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan (federal court in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette)
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (federal court in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Bay City, Flint, Port Huron)
- Kent County (Greater Grand Rapids, Walker, Wyoming, Kentwood, Grandville)
- Newaygo County (White Cloud)
- Ottawa County (Hudsonville, Holland, Grand Haven)
- Allegan County
- Barry County (Hastings)
- Muskegon County
- Oceana County (Hart)
- Mecosta County (Big Rapids)
- Ionia County
- Montcalm County (Stanton)
- Clinton County (St. Johns)
- Gratiot County (Ithaca)
- Eaton County (Charlotte)
- Ingham County (Lansing, East Lansing, Mason)
- Jackson County
- Calhoun County (Battle Creek)
- Kalamazoo County
- Van Buren County (Paw Paw, South Haven)
- Mason County (Ludington)
- Lake County (Baldwin)
- Osceola County
- Berrien County (St. Joseph)
- Washtenaw County (Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor)
- and elsewhere throughout Michigan.
If you or someone you know is looking for a criminal defense attorney, call now for a free consultation (616) 458-5500 or connect with us online.
Kalamazoo
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Allegan
TYPES OF CASES
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Felonies
- Firearms Offenses
- Major Cases
- Murder-for-Hire
Barry
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Lona
TYPES OF CASES
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Felonies
- Firearms Offenses
- Major Cases
- Murder-for-Hire
Kent
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Ottawa
TYPES OF CASES
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Felonies
- Firearms Offenses
- Major Cases
- Murder-for-Hire
Muskegon
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Mecosta
TYPES OF CASES
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Felonies
- Firearms Offenses
- Major Cases
- Murder-for-Hire
Montcalm
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Newaygo
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Lake
TYPES OF CASES
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Felonies
- Firearms Offenses
- Major Cases
- Murder-for-Hire
Mason
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Leelanau
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Benzie
Grand Traverse
Manistee
Kalkaska
Crawford
Oscoda
Alcona
Oceana
TYPES OF CASES
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
Wexford
Missaukee
Roscommon
Ogemaw
Iosco
Osceola
Clare
Isabella
Ionia
Clinton
Eaton
Ingham
Van Buren
Calhoun
Jackson
Berrien
Cass
St. Joseph
Branch
Gladwin
Arenac
Midland
Bay
Huron
Gratiot
Saginaw
Tuscola
Sanilac
Shiawassee
Genesee
Lapeer
St. Clair
Livingston
Oakland
Macomb
Hillsdale
Washtenaw
Wayne
Lenawee
Monroe
Antrim
Otsego
Montmorency
Alpena
Presque Isle
Charlevoix
Emmet
Cheboygan
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