Criminal Defense

Our defense NEVER RESTS

The stress of being charged with a criminal matter can be magnified while searching for a qualified and capable defense attorney. The Criminal Law attorneys at Smith Haughey have the experience and expertise to provide a vigorous defense in criminal justice cases throughout Michigan. Perhaps just as important, we provide clients with a level of comfort and sense of control in even the most difficult of circumstances.

Our attorneys possess the skills necessary to meet any client’s needs – whether the circumstances demand an accomplished trial attorney, a savvy negotiator, or an astute legal counselor to advise on legal rights.

We represent clients in all manner of misdemeanor and felony proceedings, including:

  • Armed robbery
  • Criminal sexual conduct
  • Drinking and driving (DWI, DUI)
  • Embezzlement
  • Juvenile offenses
  • Reckless driving
  • Traffic offenses
  • Vehicular manslaughter
  • Assault and battery
  • Domestic assault
  • Drug offenses
  • Homicide
  • Larceny
  • Stalking
  • White-collar crime

 

 

Our attorneys have earned the respect of judges, prosecutors, and police officers as aggressive attorneys who easily meet the challenge of tough cases.

 
Name Title Office Phone VCard Email
Karl W. Butterer, Jr. Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.9294
Mark A. Gilchrist Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.1477
Joanna C. Kloet Attorney Traverse City 231.486.4515
Michael D. Lewis Of Counsel Traverse City 231.486.4553
E. Thomas McCarthy, Jr. Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.9224
Kristen E. Ray Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.9481
Ronald A. Schuknecht Attorney Traverse City 231.486.4552
Robert M. Suarez Attorney Grand Rapids 616.458.3620

News

12/16/2011
Smith Haughey Lawyers Names “Super Lawyers”

9/24/2010
Attorney Robert Suarez Joins Smith Haughey's Grand Rapids Office

12/2/2009
Attorney Kloet Joins Smith Haughey

4/7/2009
Smith Haughey Expands & Strengthens Client Offerings in 10 Practice Areas

12/20/2007
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Names New Shareholders