Jenelle Velarde

Jenelle Velarde

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at South Lyon, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +6 more

125 N. Lafayette, South Lyon, MI

About Jenelle

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

18 years | 200 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

18 years | 200 cases

20%
Alimony 10%

18 years | 200 cases

10%
Child Custody 10%

18 years | 200 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

18 years | 200 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

18 years | 200 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

18 years | 200 cases

10%
Probate 5%

18 years | 100 cases

5%
Trusts 5%

18 years | 200 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jenelle M. Velarde

125 N. Lafayette, South Lyon, MI, 48178

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Jenelle Velarde's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kara Mizokami-Stout | July 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Physician

I worked with Jenelle Velarde for my estate planning and had a really great experience. She explained the whole process, asked the pertinent questions and was very efficient. I feel a huge sense of relief having it done now! And importantly, I feel confident it was done well!

Posted by Lisa | February 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The right attorney who will listen and cares about you!

I can't say enough good stuff about Jenelle. She was the attorney that I needed. I had met with so many other attorneys on a very difficult case and they always were intimidating or just didn't care. Jenelle was referred to me by my daughters best friend. Her reviews of Jenelle's work were glowing so... I decided to give her a shot. From the first call I felt my stress diminish because I knew I was in the right place. She treated my case as a priority. She kept in contact with me constantly and i never felt like I didn't matter. Even when I got stressed toward the end, Jenelle was there to encourage and let me know "we got this". We did "get" this and it wouldn't have been possible without Jenelle. I can not recommend her enough to anyone who needs legal help. THANK YOU JENELLE!!!

Posted by Alison | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Works hard and works fast

I hired Jenelle for a probate matter. I've heard so many horror stories about probate that I was really nervous. But what might've been a nightmare in settling my late husband's estate turned out to be a mere hiccough, thanks to Jenelle's thoroughness. Highly recommend her.

Posted by Peggy | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She Should Be Your Only Call

Jenelle is warm, kind and friendly and a straight shooter. She helped our daughter with her will, and her child custody. She had all of the facts, all of the proper information and dealt in an unemotional way that the Judges appreciate. However, she was warm and empathetic to our daughter. She a...lso did our Trust and explained it with great detail in a way that we could easily understand. Her prices are absolutely spot on.

Posted by Adam | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience

I hired Jenelle Velarde to create estate planning documents for my family. She was very fast and efficient. Most importantly, she is very welcoming and forthcoming which made me feel comfortable. She also explained the entire process in a way that made it very easy to understand. I would highly r...ecommend Jenelle and Velarde Law Firm to anyone without hesitation.

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Lyle Dickson

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. she asks the right questions. works well with other lawyers. good attorney for estate issues."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Jenelle M. Velarde

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Paskel, Tashman, and Walker

Associations

2007 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

2008 - 2010

State appellate defenders office

Education

2007

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2010

South Lyon Herald Dispelling the myths about alimony awards

2010

South Lyon Herald Michigan's New Drunk Driving Law Targets First-Time Offenders

2010

South Lyon Herald A Trust has Advantages of a Will
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