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Van den Heuvel Law Office
- Legal Advice
- Feel
- Sound
“I know its allot but if anyone reads this far down, hire these guys do not waste time/money on anyone else in the WHOLE state, they will 100% fight for you and for what you want!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Grand Rapids, MI
24 firms listed · 23 in Grand Rapids · 5 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Barrix Law Firm
- Questions
- Matter
- Expertise
“Once all of the information was gathered, Jason proceeded with an attack that was not only specific to my situation, he went about the entire case as if it were my own in comparison to itself, and not in comparison to others who had been where I was.”
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Verspoor Waalkes
- Settlement
- Confident
- Best Interest
“Because Nathaniel is very professional and knowledgeable, he was able to successfully negotiate an outcome that was in the best interest of what is most important to me, my children.”
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Allaben & Bandeen Attorneys at Law
- Respect
- Team
- Knowledge
“I never spent a single minute worried about anything and he was awesome about answering even the oddest of questions which seem to pop up when dealing with an injury.”
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Law Offices of Kelly G Lambert III
- Money
- Divorce
- Call
“He let me know all my options and saved me a lot of heartache and pain by getting me out of a tough situation due to my lack of knowledge of what was actually available to me by law.”
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Willey & Chamberlain
- Compassion
- Expertise
- Sentence
“Both Julia and Peter are amazing attorneys, They are great at communicating about your case, if you need someone to help you out get them, they will fight for you!”
The 24 firms listed for Grand Rapids, MI defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Grand Rapids, MI
23 of the 24 firms we list are based in Grand Rapids; the other one serves Grand Rapids from Grand Haven (30 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,760 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 5 are open around the clock and 6 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (7), business law (4), child custody (4), child support (4) and criminal defense (4). 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 5 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside Grand Rapids shown on this page?
23 of the 24 firms are based in Grand Rapids; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
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Van Tubergen, Treutler & Hayes
- Team
- Job
- Knowledge
“They immediately returned the retainer to us and also gifted us with a small token of appreciation for our business and extended their deepest apologies for the mix up.”
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Mark Caldwell, Premier Owi/Dui and Criminal Defense Attorney
- Driving
- Results
- Probation
“Having him represent me was the best decision I've ever made he got straight down to business with me he got everything taken care of just as he said he would !”
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The Wealthy Street Law Firm
- Word
- Hearings
- Feel
“Love the prices on their cases and they also gave me a free consultation recommend them to anybody in Michigan and New York City great team of lawyers and staff.”
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Law Office of James K. Champion
- Skilled
- Advice
- Understanding
“I have known Jim Champion for over 20 years both personally and professionally Jim has excellent credentials and a respected reputation as a criminal defense attorney.”
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Krupp Law Offices
- Court
- Happy
- Father
“We were completely at a loss as to what to do, but we felt like we needed the best to get what we deserved, whatever that would be in this type of case.”
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Gordon & Hess PLC - Divorce and Criminal Lawyers
- Court
- Law Firm
- Best Interest
“Went here for a custody case, the legal assistant was very helpful and nice getting me in and Dan Hess was a great lawyer, I will definitely use him in future.”
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Beurkens Law
- Court
- Matter
- Driving
“I live out of state and they were able to coordinate everything and make accommodations to allow us to have a positive outcome without requiring me to travel back to MI.”
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Sbbl Law
- Fines
- Offense
- Jury
“Tessa is unbelievable, I was getting calls from the FBI wanting to talk to me, I did not know what to do, I tried looking up the best attorneys outside of Indiana which is where I am from, because I don't trust any here.”
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John Engman & Associates
- Questions
- Team
- Results
“From the moment I walk through the door and Cathy says hello to the moment I would leave, they are focused on how best to get the results that I needed and how to get them.”
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Tanis Schultz
- Legal Representation
- Attention
- Estate Planning
“They made filling for SSD easy, I didn't have to worry if my forms were filled in properly ( we all know how the government asks questions) I was able to get SSD in only 5 months!”
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The Nunzio Law Firm
- Respect
- Goal
- Words
“They were both incredible when it came to explaining things in terms I would understand and have a compassionate demeanor when it comes to whatever youre going through.”
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Peterson Paletta Balice
- Questions
“Cara Cortez has been more then helpful throughout the process of my parents Trust, she has been polite and professional and answered any and all questions in a way that even i could understand.”
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Kuiper Kraemer
“Great firn that has helped me with some custody motions and won.”
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Rodenhouse Law Group
- Divorce
- Court
- Job
“Results may vary and the results may not always end up with the desired outcome but Andrew Rodenhouse works aggressively on his cases and I highly recommend him.”
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Sherlund Faber & van Meter
“Very responsive to questions/concerns.”
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Judith A Baxter P.l.c.
- Questions
- Believe
“Judith is truly amazing, I wholeheartedly recommend her services based upon her vast knowledge and experience as a practicing attorney on both sides (Prosecution and Defense).”
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The Keenan Legal Group
- Contracts
“His experience with his other clients gives him insights on how I might proceed with my legal decisions, both personal and professional, and I have absolutely no problems recommending him to colleagues, friends and family.”
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Ryan Maesen Attorney at Law
- Understanding
- Cost
- Negotiating
“If I had opted to go to trial, I know he would've defended me well and may very well have gotten me off if there was any concern of me not complying with probation.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Grand Rapids, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1827
Maximum cost
$21924
National Average
$6699
Avg Per Hour Rates
$427
$4263
$7308
Typical price range is based on 341 cost profiles
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