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Susan F. Widenbaum

also known as Susan F. Widenbaum

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38 reviews
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Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Westland, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Probate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense

33124 Warren Road, Westland, MI

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About Susan

Biography

Aggressive, Experienced & Responsive Representation with Personal Attention

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

36 years

60%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 15%

36 years

15%
Probate 15%

36 years

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

36 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1992

Voluntarily Inactive

Location

Law Offices of Susan F. Widenbaum, P.C.

(734) 427-0395

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33124 Warren Road, Westland, MI, 48185

michiganfamilylawpc.com/
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Susan F. Widenbaum's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt (4) Divorce & Separation (3) Lawsuits & Disputes (3) Speeding & Traffic Ticket (2) Criminal Defense (1) Debt Collection (1) Family (1) Litigation (1) Medical Malpractice (1)
What Clients Mention
Advocacy (9) Professionalism (9) Case Results (8) Recommendation (8) Trustworthiness (6) Communication Style (5) Responsiveness (5) Compassion (4) General Knowledge (4) Character & Conduct (3) Cost of Services (3) Practice Area Knowledge (3) Staff & Support (2)

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Colleen | November 04, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attorney

Ms. Widenbaum recently helped me with a traffic offense and I've consulted with her on many other matters. She was extremely efficient, professional, caring, knowledgeable, trustworthy, understanding and compassionate. She kept me informed about my case and explained things to me in a way that I cou...ld understand what was going on. She is very personable and seemed to know most people we came in contact with at the Courthouse. She is a diligent negotiator and very hard working. I'm glad she represented me and I don't think anyone could have done a better job then Ms. Widenbaum. I thank her for everything and I would highly recommend her to my friends and family.

Posted by Mark W. | January 26, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Happy with results

I came to Ms. Widenbaum regarding traffic tickets. She was very understanding to my kissues, and fought very agressively for my rights. She had a great deal of concern for my situation.

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James Frederick

Probate lawyer | May 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Susan for nearly 20 years and I have referred several clients to her. She is a skilled attorney that provides practical information for clients. I would recommend her services, and have done so for years."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2012

updated on 01/06/2013

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Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Susan F. Widenbaum, P.C.

1990 - 1991

Attorney, Lipson, Neilson, Jacobs & Cole, P.C.

1989 - 1990

Law Clerk, Hertz, Schram & Saretzski, P.C.

1987 - 1988

Law Clerk, Meklir, Schreier, Nolish & Freidman P.C.

Associations

Wayne County Family Law Bar Association

Member

Wayne County Probate Bar Association

Member

Women's Lawyer Bar Association

Member

Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Oakland County Bar Association

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Wayne County Bar Association

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American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

1990

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude

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