Atty. Rachel Ratton
Rachel received her undergraduate degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. While attending university, she completed a variety of non-profit internships, including one in Washington, DC, and spent a year studying abroad in the United Kingdom.
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Rachel Ratton is an Attorney & Counselor based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Ratton Law Group PC. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2019). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 2019) and Grand Valley State University B.S. (—). Active member of Federal Bar Association Detroit Bar Association Oakland County Bar Association. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Rachel received her undergraduate degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI
- While attending university, she completed a variety of non-profit internships, including one in Washington, DC, and spent a year studying abroad in the United Kingdom
- After graduation, she returned to the metro Detroit area and began working at a local criminal defense firm before attending law school
- Rachel received her JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2019, where she graduated cum laude and was the recipient of the Voice for Justice Public Interest Fellowship
- She was also one of the first students to earn a concentration in family law
- During law school, Rachel worked as an intern and later as a student staff attorney for the Salvation Army’s William Booth Legal Aid Clinic in Detroit
- Professional Associations • Federal Bar Association • Detroit Bar Association • Oakland County Bar Association
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Detroit 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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