$ 225-225 per hour
Joel David Kershaw
About Joel
Biography
I am a co-founder and partner of Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC, which was founded in 2015. As a life-long resident of Southeast Michigan, I am familiar with the unique needs of clients in Monroe County. As a resident of Carleton, I have been active in the community since moving here in 2006.
I graduated cum laude from Ave Maria School of Law. As a student at Ave Maria, I served as a senior editor of the Ave Maria Law Review and as President of the Ave Maria Criminal Justice Society. I also worked as a research assistant to an associate dean and a professor at Ave Maria. I have provided volunteer services to the Washtenaw County Office of Public Defender in Ann Arbor and Christian Legal Aid in Detroit. I also volunteer as a teacher for Prison Fellowship, teaching a job skills class to men who are in prison, and I am actively involved in the ministries of NorthBrook Church in Carleton.
I am committed practicing law in a manner that is compassionate and respectful, yet powerful and effective. My unique approach to law allows my clients to consider multiple options to achieve their immediate and long term legal goals. I make it a priority to listen carefully to each of my clients to ensure that I completely understand their needs and goals.
In order to better serve my clients, I limit my practice to criminal defense, primarily appeals. If you have any legal questions regarding any of these areas, please call me directly at. I would be happy to answer your questions.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 18 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC
2 East First St., Suite 207, Monroe, MI, 48161
Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC
120 North Washington Sq.,, Suite 300, Lansing, MI, 48933
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Posted by Milo | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great choice!
Out of great appreciation and respect for Joel I would like to share with everyone what a great job he has done and I'm sure would do for anyone else. Joel Kershaw is a very respectable person and lawyer. He always went the extra mile for me and remained attentive and concerned with my case, situatio...
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Joel Kershaw work on several criminal cases. I have been present when he has consulted clients and when he has conducted preliminary examinations and trials. Joel Kershaw is an excellent lawyer with excellent written and oral communications skills, and a great knowledge of the law. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Joel Kerhsaw. He cares about his clients; he listens to them and looks at the law and the facts from multiple angles to see how he can represent their interests. Whether Joes is at the negotiating table or in the courtroom, he remains a fearless advocate and counselor."
"Joel is an exceptional lawyer who is thoughtful, intelligent, and honest. As a fellow attorney, I have consulted Joel on several occasions to discuss legal matters that I have handled as well as to seek advice for my own personal issues. Joel is an extremely competent attorney who can be trusted to give careful consideration to all angles of a problem."
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Experience
Honors
2014
A Rating, Better Business Bureau
2006
Senior Editor, Ave Maria Law Review
Work Experience
2007 - Present
President, Kershaw Legal Services, PLLC
2015 - 2015
Member, Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC
Associations
2009 - Present
Monroe County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Monroe County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs. Agner
Dismissed
Westphal v. Dombrowski
Substantial Cash Settlement
People v. Penn
2 counts dismissed. HYTA and short jail sentence imposed.
People v. Messler
Case dismissed.
Leitch v. Hardesty
Established consistent parenting time and reunited father and son.
People vs. Green
Acquittal
Education
2007
Ave Maria School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Western Michigan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal for my ex to block communication with my children? He has custody.
07 Aug 2013
Q&A
Can I be charged with possession of marijuana if it was in my friends purse, who was in my car with me?
09 Jun 2013
Q&A
I am being sued by my former daughter in law over items awarded to her in a divorce with my son ,he did not contest the divorce
11 Jun 2013