Heather Valynn Burnash

Heather Valynn Burnash

1.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Flint, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 510, Flint, MI

About Heather

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 17 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2008

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Heather V. Burnash, PLLC

503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 510, Flint, MI, 48502

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Heather Valynn Burnash's Reviews

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Posted by Laura | December 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unresponsive and Not Prepared

Ms. Burnash agreed to assist me in correcting the name of my Italian born grandfather on legal documents archived within the Genesee County Records; my Grandfater’s name was Vincenzo not James, which was how it was written on death records and naturalization records. I provided Ms. Burnash with all t...he necessary records to make this correction and present it to the court. I asked repeatedly to see the document she was preparing for the court, she did not respond accordingly, nor did she allow me, her client any prior review of the document. The morning we had our zoom presentation before the judge, she presented an ill written document and she had mis-spelled my grandfater’s name: VENCENZIO instead of VINCENZO. The judge said the document would need to be resubmitted. At this point I decided to contact the Court and pursue this relatively simple matter myself. I asked Ms. Burnash for a refund, she did not respond. Her service was poor, sloppy and not timely. Subsequently, I submitted all the necessary documents, wrote the petition myself and received a court order correcting the name. Ms Burnash was an extreme disappointment. Would not recommend, would not support her for Judge’s position.

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Heather Valynn Burnash's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

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"Heather is a great criminal defense attorney. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing her legal expertise in action and I would not hesitate to recommend this lawyer to any client in need."

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Scott Bigger

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

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"Heather is a fighter. She works hard to get the best result possible for each of her clients and sets a high standard for the rest of the defense bar to try to live up to."

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Michael Manley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

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"I have watched Attorney Burnash's career flourish through dedication and hard work. She consistently obtains favorable results for her clients."

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Nancy Chinonis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Burnash is a top-notch Flint attorney!"

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Terry Bankert

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 15

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"First rate lawyer."

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Erwin Meiers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is the best up and coming attorney in our community. She knows the law and the procedure for our courts. She is compassionate about her job."

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Jade Edwards

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is an aggressive, competent, and successful attorney. She really goes to bat for criminal and family law clients, and always works very hard on her cases."

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Michael Tesner

Family lawyer | Jan 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Tosto

General practice lawyer | Dec 05

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"Heather is an incredibly zealous advocate for her clients. Always prepared and extremely compassionate."

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Matthew Norwood

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Burnash is always prepared and attentive to her client's needs. I highly recommend her for any legal need."

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Mark Clement

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

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"I emphatically endorse this lawyer. There are many things that make up an excellent lawyer and she possesses them all. You will not be disappointed."

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Damion Frasier

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Heather and even hired her on a case our office was involved where we needed criminal law legal advice. She does a great job. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Ebbott

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Heather and endorse her work. She tirelessly works for her clients and represents them with skill and expertise. A client of hers can rest assured that they are getting excellent legal representation."

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Daniel Andoni

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

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"I endorse this attorney."

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Terry Bankert

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Erwin Meiers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jade Edwards

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Matthew Norwood

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Tosto

Family lawyer

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Mark Clement

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Ebbott

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Daniel Andoni

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Certificate of Merit in Criminal Sentencing, Law & Practice, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Simen, Figura & Parker, PLC

2009 - 2010

Judicial Advisory Assistant, Genesee County Circuit Court

Associations

2009 - Present

Flint Historic District Commission

Commissioner

2008 - Present

Genesee County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Eastern Michigan University

MS - Master of Science

1995

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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