Atty. Sara Macgregor
Taking Back the Power for the Defense Spurred by a passion for the juvenile justice system and inspiration from a long-time mentor, Ms. MacGregor became an attorney to do her part to balance out the inequities between the State and the defense.
Criminal Law Attorney · Serving Lansing, MI · 12+ Years Experience
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About Sara Macgregor at a Glance
Sara Macgregor is an Associate based in Lansing, Michigan, practicing at Glaza Law. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2014). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. (—). Serves clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sara Macgregor
- Taking Back the Power for the Defense Spurred by a passion for the juvenile justice system and inspiration from a long-time mentor, Ms. MacGregor became an attorney to do her part to balance out the inequities between the State and the defense
- Too often Ms. MacGregor has seen the State and prosecution use its power to steamroll defendants or allow them to get lost in the shuffle of the system
- She believes that everyone, regardless of guilt or innocence, is entitled to an aggressive and competent defense
- To that end, she is consistently hard working and holds herself to the highest standards for her legal services and client interaction
- Along with Criminal Defense, Ms. MacGregor also practices Family Law and defends Child Protective Services cases
- as she find oftentimes these areas of law go hand in hand
- Passionate and Aggressive Ms. MacGregor was born in Arizona and has lived in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since childhood
- Raised in Manistique, she attended Manistique High School and graduated summa cum laude from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Pre-Law and a minor in Communications and Chemistry
- She is a graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School where she participated in Mock Trial
- Ms. MacGregor passed the bar in 2014 and joined Grabel & Associates as an Associate Attorney in 2015
- She also is a panel member for the Schoolcraft Drug Court, Mental Health Court and Veteran’s Court
- working to help defendants avoid jail and severe penalties and focus on rehabilitation
- In her free time Ms. MacGregor enjoys spending time with her family, golfing and cooking
- Professional Associations and Memberships • State Bar of Michigan • American Bar Association • Delta County Bar Association • Schoolcraft, Luce, Alger, Mackinac (SLAM) Bar Association
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara Macgregor handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lansing.
Criminal Defense in Lansing
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Lansing
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 Lansing 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.
Lansing Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lansing-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Lansing Choose Sara Macgregor
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Sara Macgregor's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sara Macgregor brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Sara Macgregor's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Lansing
A Lansing-based practice means Sara Macgregor attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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