Atty. Peter VanGelderen

Atty. Peter VanGelderen

Peter VanGelderen practices at Willey & Chamberlain LLP Read Full Bio

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Peter VanGelderen is a Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Willey & Chamberlain LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2009). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D. Graduated, 2009) and University of Michigan (B.A. History, 2005). Active member of Young Lawyers Section Criminal Law Section, Michigan Bar Association Federal Bar Association Grand Rapids Bar Association. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Peter VanGelderen practices at Willey & Chamberlain LLP Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Peter VanGelderen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter VanGelderen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter VanGelderen

Where is Peter VanGelderen's law office located?
Peter VanGelderen's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Willey & Chamberlain LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter VanGelderen handle?
Peter VanGelderen focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Peter VanGelderen practiced law?
Peter VanGelderen has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Peter VanGelderen go to law school?
Peter VanGelderen earned their education at (J.D. Graduated, 2009); (B.A. History, 2005).
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Education

J.D. Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2009
B.A. History
University of Michigan
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2009

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