Atty. William Amadeo
Working to Right Injustice Mr. Amadeo felt driven to become an attorney after seeing the injustices during his youth in Atlantic City.
Criminal Law Attorney · Serving Lansing, MI · 14+ Years Experience
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About William Amadeo at a Glance
William Amadeo is an Associate based in Lansing, Michigan, practicing at Glaza Law. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2012). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley (J.D., 2008) and Richard Stockton College of New Jersey B.A. Communications (—). Serves clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Amadeo
- Working to Right Injustice Mr. Amadeo felt driven to become an attorney after seeing the injustices during his youth in Atlantic City
- His legal knowledge paired with his time spent in journalism drives him to thoroughly investigate all angles of a case
- Mr. Amadeo understands the importance of creative thinking when it comes to defense strategies and works closely with his clients to ensure that every detail of the case is fully explored
- He is extremely dedicated to his clients, and always puts their needs first
- He strives to be available to his clients whenever they need him and gives 110% to every case
- Mr. Amadeo enjoys research and writing and often spends his personal time reviewing the law and things pertaining to his caseload
- He enjoys practicing criminal defense, especially assaultive and theft crimes, and has a background in civil litigation
- And Educator and Activist Mr. Amadeo was born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey
- He attended the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with a major in Communications where he participated on the Debate Team as the Captain
- Mr. Amadeo moved to Michigan to attend law school at Thomas M. Cooley, where he graduated in 2008
- While attaining his legal education, Mr. Amadeo served as a Teacher’s Assistant for the Innocence Project and as a full time journalist
- He has worked for several law firms, including his own before joining Grabel & Associates in 2017
- His passion for learning lead him to start BAT Tutoring, a bar prep and tutoring business
- Mr. Amadeo is licensed to practice law in Michigan as well as New Jersey and he frequently writes for the Grabel & Associates blogs as well as other publications
- He is a dedicated supporter of the Animal Legal Defense Fund and The American Cancer Society
- In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his fiancée and pets
- He also regularly attends Cross Fit and plays softball
- Professional Associations and Memberships • State Bar of Michigan • Animal Legal Defense Fund
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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 William Amadeo
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 William Amadeo's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Amadeo brings 14+ 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 William Amadeo'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 William Amadeo 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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