Angela L. Whitaker

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Angela L. Whitaker

also known as Angela Whitaker-Payton, The Whitaker-Payton Justice Center

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning ... +6 more

(313) 341-9146 • Cell, 24001 Southfield Road, Suite 210, Southfield, MI

About Angela

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce, Separation, Child Custody/Support/visitation

30 years

50%
Criminal Defense 15%

15%
Estate Planning 15%

15%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

10%
Child Custody 2%

2%
Child Support 2%

2%
Divorce and Separation 2%

2%
Employment and Labor 2%

2%
Wills and Living Wills 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2020

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Whitaker Payton Justice Center

(313) 341-9146 • Cell, 24001 Southfield Road, Suite 210, Southfield, MI, 48075

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Angela L. Whitaker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anthony | September 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful Lawyer

I had the pleasure of hiring Angela Whitaker , and she help me settle my case. She was very nice but stern. I contacted her for a consultation, her phone went to voicemail, but she text me letting me know she was in a meeting and would get back to me. Well she call me right back, very fast.Sh...e's very good at her work and I would refer her to anyone needing a good attorney.

Posted by Latya | February 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best lawyer

I had the best experience with Angela! I had an affordable payment arrangement during a hard transition. My divorce was very difficult and thanks to Angela and her team, I was able to afford a lawyer for my case. My divorce was handled efficiently. I 100% recommend her as a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer

I witnessed atty Whitetaker help my mother with a case. So it was only right that I called her for my divorce. Very knowledgable get what you want done without a question. I recommend her to anyone in need.

Posted by Denise | December 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

Attny Angela Whitaker is a great lawyer. She took my case after another lawyer had to dropout. She is very knowledgeable and jumped right in the middle to get this done as quickly as possible. The payment plan helped a lot and I she was truly an angel from God. You couldn’t go wrong with using this a...ll female team who doesn’t judge.

Posted by Andre | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review

Angela and her team helped me through a divorce that was stressful. I had a good experience and hopefully won’t need it anymore. I recommend this Law Firn to anyone who needs help with a difficult divorce.

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Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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