Overview
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Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
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I am an attorney in Northville focusing in family law, probate and estate planning. I help families with their issues in areas of divorce, custody, parenting... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Business client,
2009-05-18
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
From start to finish, we felt comfortable with the professionalism in handling our case and the legal advice and options delivered. We were well...
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a Child Custody client,
2008-12-03
about 3 years ago.
Client Review:
Wendy is very knowledgeable and will go the extra mile for you!
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Peer Endorsements
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I trust Wendy's professional judgment in the areas of family and divorce law and have provided her as a reference to clients in need of such...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Jason Shinn
, West Bloomfield (MI), 6 months ago
Wendy practices law with the utmost integrity and dedication to her clients. I am a better attorney and better person for having worked under her...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Katie Bologna
, Livonia (MI), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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9 years since Wendy S. Alton was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Michigan |
Active And In Good Standing
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2003 |
02/01/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor at
City of Westland, MI
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2010–present
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Associate Attorney at
Fausone Bohn, LLP
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2010–present
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Owner/Attorney at
Alton Law Firm PLC
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2007–2009
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Associate Attorney at
Foster, Meadows & Ballard, P.C.
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2002–2007
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Law Clerk at
Fildew Hinks P.L.L.C.
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1999–2002
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Education
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan |
Collaborative Practice Advanced Mediation Training |
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2012 |
| Mediation Training and Consultation Institute |
Divorce & Custody Mediation |
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2009 |
| Wayne State University Law School |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2002 |
| University of Michigan, Dearborn |
English, History & Physics |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1998 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Livonia Bar Association |
2011-present
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| Member |
Wayne County Family Law Bar Association |
2011-present
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| Member |
Family Law Section, Michigan State Bar |
2003-present
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| Member |
Probate & Estate Planning Section, Michigan State Bar |
2003-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Michigan |
2003-present
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| Chair, Literature, Arts & Philosophy |
Board of Governors, College of Arts, Sciences & Letters Alumni Affiliate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn Alumni Society |
2008-2011
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 13
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Publications
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| Prenups Aren't Just for Jessica Simpson |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2011 |
| Reading Your Spouses's Email: Snooping or Hacking? |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2011 |
| The Wedding's Off. Who Keeps the Ring |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2011 |
| Common-Law Marriage Not Recognized in Michigan |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2011 |
| In Michigan, Fault Does Matter in Divorce |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2011 |
| Divorcing? Marriage Counseling Can Help |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2011 |
| Want to Stay Married? Treat Your Spouse Like a Valentine Every Day |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2011 |
| In Michigan, What's the Difference Between Legal Separation, Divorce |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2011 |
| Divorce judge orders exchange of facebook passwords |
The Northville Record |
2011 |
| Cheating Spouses on Facebook are not unique to Hollywood |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2010 |
| Planning Ahead Makes Holidays Easier on Children of Divorce |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2010 |
| Court of Appeals: Judges cannot impose their own morality |
"For the Record," Northville Record, Column |
2010 |
| Giving Thanks: There is Life After Divorce |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2010 |
| It's a Wonderful LIfe, Even After Divorce |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2010 |
| Divorcing and Dreading the Holidays? |
"Ask Alton: Family Law Q&A," Northville Patch, Weekly Column |
2010 |
| What the Dodgers can teach us about Divorce |
For the Record," Northville Record, Column |
2010 |
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