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

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by James | November 29, 2025 | Divorce & Separation

Helping with a divorce

I like to say that the vibe and the feeling I got from her was all god. I told her about my life and my situation at hand. She listened to me carefully and heard everything I’d said. She had already put me in position to fix my case and get my divorce settled

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 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.

Posted by Keith | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mrs. Whitaker is a good lawyer

She has been a good lawyer throughout my divorce, when I googled divorce lawyers, I left my contact and she called me on a Sunday which says alot to me. We met and she accepted a small down payment to start my case. Throughout the year I made weekly payments, which helped me alot. My case was kinda p...articular due to a bankruptcy as well. She involved other attorneys to see the case through in matters she was not as knowledgeable. After a year my case finally came to close and with the help of Mrs. Whitaker and her team I made out good. She also was there to help me through a situation with her kind and encouraging words. Again thank you, I hope this helps Mrs. Whitaker and the person reviewing.

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Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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