Atty. Joel H Townsend
Joel H Townsend is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Joel H Townsend is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Joel H. Townsend. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1992). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1991) and Kalamazoo College (B.A. University, 1984). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Muskegon County Bar Association. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel H Townsend is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Joel received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Joel practices at Joel H. Townsend in Grand Rapids, MI
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Joel H Townsend's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel H Townsend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Joel H Townsend is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joel H Townsend is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Joel H Townsend is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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