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Michael J. Cronkright
also known as Mike Cronkright
About Michael
Biography
Michael J. Cronkright is one of Michigan's most accomplished and respected Child Protective Services defense attorneys. For more than 20 years, he has protected the interests and asserted the rights of parents, families, and caretakers as they face CPS allegations. A graduate of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Attorney Cronkright went on to co-found Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC in 1998, where he practiced in the CPS and criminal defense practice areas. This extensive experience has made Attorney Cronkright particularly qualified to handle cases in which CPS investigations and criminal allegations intersect. Now the founder of Cronkright Law, Attorney Cronkright employs his experience over thousands of cases to fight for the rights of parents and help keep families together. If you or your family are facing a serious CPS matter and need to inquire about representation, contact Cronkright Law today.
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Licensed in Florida for 15 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 30 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Cronkright Law
4601 W Saginaw Hwy, Suite J2A, Lansing, MI, 48917
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Posted by Lisa | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
We won!!!
I hired Mr. Cronkright to handle a CPS case. He was very supportive and professional in helping figure out what witnesses and documents were needed in my case and was on top of it the whole time. Very fair price for everything he did to win my case. Would highly recommend!!!!
Posted by Tena | January 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Police brutality
I was charged with drunk and disorderly. My lawyer never went to Wesco to talk to the manager, nor did he ask for copies of surveillance cameras inside or outside of store. I also had my left fist slammed into a counter which broke my wrist. There was no provocation on my part. There have been 3 othe...
Posted by Brian | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
He brought calm to the storm
I hired Michael in a difficult part of my life. He got me through a very difficult time. He works hard and communicates promptly. I appreciate all his hard work and highly recommend him to anyone who is going through the storm.
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent work
Mike Cronkright is an excellent attorney! I was being chared with a felony, but I acted in self defense. I had made mistakes in the past and the prosecution was trying to use those mistakes against me. Mike picked my case up with only about a week to prepare and did an excellent job preparing for tri...
Posted by Rosanna | May 19, 2015
Knowledgeable and thorough...
You will not be disappointed with Attorney Cronkright's extensive knowledge (legal and medical) as well as his thorough research and time spent on the facts involved in every case. I am eternally grateful to Mike, his staff and experts for an outstanding job defending and proving my innocence.
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Experience
Honors
2018
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Blue Book, Thomas M. Cooley
1994
Certificate of Merit, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Member, Cronkright Law, PLLC
1998 - 2016
Partner (member), Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC
Associations
2016 - Present
Ingham County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Association of CPS Defense AttorneysFormer Board Member
2008 - Present
National Child Abuse Defense and Rescource CenterSupporting Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Ingham County, Felony Domestic Violence
Not Guilty, Jury Trial
1st Degree Child Abuse, Berrien County
Not Guilty, Jury Trial
Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st degree
Not Guilty, all counts
Kent County Infant Fracture
After defense medical experts were brought in, a viable medical defense was presented. The case was ultimately dismissed and the child was returned home.
Child Abuse / Neglect Petition
Favorable jury verdict, no jurisdiction
Education
1994
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Spring Arbor College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Student Question and Answer Presentation
Career Day
2015
Chlld Abuse Allegations, the Law, the Science, the Myths and the Reality
Deposing and Exposing Faulty Medical Testimony
2014
Parent Attorney Training
Discovery and Evidence Issues in Child Protection Proceedings
2014
National Association of Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center, Las Vegas, 2014
Ethics and Standard of Care Issues in Child Abuse Defense
2013
Special Meeting of the Lansing Compassion Club
Section 8 Defenses Under the MMMA
Publications
2014
AggressiveCriminalDefense
Death Penalty for Marathon Bomber?
2014
CPS Defense
CPS Supervision Tragedy
2013
AggressiveCriminalDefense
Helping a Teenager in Trouble
2012
AggressiveCriminal Defense
Man Dies After Consuming Cocaine from Brother's Butt
Languages
English
Activity
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Never got deed. Paid n full. Someone went and put it in their name and knows we had paid for it, isnt tha a crime fraud. What ?
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How can i legally obtain my files from a behavioral health program ?
09 Jan 2025
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What is the best way to challenge a void judgement if the case is closed?
09 Jan 2025