Atty. Patrick A Dykstra
Patrick A Dykstra is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate & estate planning, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Grand Valley State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 23 years.
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About Patrick A Dykstra at a glance
Patrick A Dykstra is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Van Dam & Jesson PLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2003). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Grand Valley State University (B.S. Biology, 1990). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick A Dykstra is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate & estate planning, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.S. degree from Grand Valley State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Patrick practices at Van Dam & Jesson PLC in Grand Rapids, MI
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Patrick A Dykstra's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick A Dykstra 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.
Patrick A Dykstra is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
Patrick A Dykstra is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.
Patrick A Dykstra is one of 190,900 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.
Patrick A Dykstra is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Patrick A Dykstra is one of 19,927 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 venue, 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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