Saginaw & Bay City Criminal Defense Attorney

If you're facing criminal charges or a family law matter in Saginaw or Bay City, you get an attorney with over 30 years of Michigan courtroom experience who covers both counties personally, not a directory listing pointing you toward whoever's available.

No firm has built real depth in the Great Lakes Bay Region the way I have across the rest of Michigan, which means you're not choosing between a thin local presence and driving to Lansing. Every Saginaw and Bay City client works directly with me, by phone, video, or in person, from the first call through resolution.

Covering Saginaw County and Bay County Courts, in Full

This page serves two cities because the region works as one. Criminal cases out of Saginaw move through the 10th Circuit Court for felonies and the 70th District Court for misdemeanors and arraignments. Bay City cases run through the 18th Circuit Court and the 74th District Court. I prepare for both systems the same way, so wherever your case lands, you're not the first Great Lakes Bay Region client I've represented.

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Criminal Defense Across the Great Lakes Bay Region

I handle the criminal matters that carry the most at stake for clients in Saginaw, Bay City, and the surrounding area.

  • DUI and OWI defense, including breath and blood test challenges
  • Drug crime charges, from possession to distribution
  • Weapons and firearms offenses
  • Sex crime allegations
  • CPS defense for parents facing investigation
  • Expungement for Michigan residents with eligible prior convictions

Every criminal defense case starts with a direct conversation with me about the charge, the evidence, and where the case can be challenged, not an intake form that gets passed along to whoever picks it up.

Why Great Lakes Bay Region Clients Choose to Work With Me

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Personal Representation

Direct, one-on-one access to me throughout your case, not an associate or case manager

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30+ Years of Experience

Over 30 years of Michigan courtroom experience, including matters in Saginaw County and Bay County

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Statewide Availability

Phone and video consultations available so you're not driving to Lansing just to talk

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24/7 Legal Help

24/7 availability for arrests and legal emergencies

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Focused Caseload

A documented track record across Michigan, not just cases close to home

Divorce, Custody, and Support Handled With the Same Direct Attention

Family law matters in Saginaw and Bay City deserve more than a rushed consultation squeezed between other cases. I handle divorce filings, from uncontested separations to disputes over property and support, with the same direct involvement I bring to criminal defense. Custody arrangements get built around what actually works for your family's schedule, not a template. If your situation involves both a criminal charge and a divorce, which happens more than people expect, you get one attorney who understands both sides of your case instead of two lawyers working from separate files.

Saginaw and Bay City Legal Questions, Answered

  • Where do I find a criminal defense lawyer near Saginaw, Michigan?

    Look for an attorney who covers Saginaw County's courts directly rather than treating the region as a stop between bigger cities. I represent clients in the 10th Circuit Court and 70th District Court personally, with the same direct access clients get anywhere else in Michigan.

  • Is there a family law attorney in Bay City, MI?

    Yes. I handle divorce, custody, and support matters for Bay City clients through Bay County's 18th Circuit Court, with consultations available by phone or video so you're not required to travel for an initial conversation.

  • Who handles OWI cases in Saginaw County?

    OWI cases in Saginaw County typically start in the 70th District Court, with repeat or aggravated charges moving to the 10th Circuit Court. I defend OWI cases at both levels, including challenges to breath and blood test evidence.

  • Can one attorney really handle both a criminal case and a divorce at the same time?

    Yes, and it's often the better option. Having one attorney who understands how the two cases affect each other avoids the disconnect of two separate lawyers working without full context. I've represented Michigan clients through overlapping criminal defense and family law matters for over 30 years.

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Two Cities, Two Counties, One Attorney

Whether your case is in Saginaw or Bay City, you deserve an attorney who treats it as more than a file. I'm available 24/7 for arrests and legal emergencies, and every client in the Great Lakes Bay Region works with me directly.

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