Have you been accused of child abuse, child neglect or a serious felony? Stay calm, I can help.
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I have been defending people accused of criminal activity since my first year in practice. My first jury verdict was a "not guilty" and I have not looked back. The key to success is working with a client, and not just for him.
24 years, 500 cases
I focus my practice on medical defenses in child abuse cases involving false allegations of neglect and abuse. I am a parent defense attorney.
24 years, 50 cases
24 years
Languages spoken
English
Cronkright Law
4601 W Saginaw Hwy
Suite J2A
Lansing, MI, 48917
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2010 | 09/12/2019 |
MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1995 | 10/31/2019 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
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 | 2015 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Blue Book | Thomas M. Cooley | 1996 |
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Certificate of Merit | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 1994 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Member | Cronkright Law, PLLC | 2016 - Present |
Partner (member) | Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC | 1998 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Ingham County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
National Association of CPS Defense Attorneys | Interim Board Member, Incorporator | 2013 - Present |
National Child Abuse Defense and Rescource Center | Supporting Member | 2008 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan | Member | N/A |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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AggressiveCriminalDefense | Death Penalty for Marathon Bomber? | 2014 |
CPS Defense | CPS Supervision Tragedy | 2014 |
AggressiveCriminalDefense | Helping a Teenager in Trouble | 2013 |
AggressiveCriminal Defense | Man Dies After Consuming Cocaine from Brother's Butt | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Spring Arbor College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2015 |
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 | 2014 |
Special Meeting of the Lansing Compassion Club | Section 8 Defenses Under the MMMA | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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Thu May 17 2018
Derek Jacques, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 31, 2018
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Mr. Cronkright is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need.
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I endorse this lawyer. Keen attention to detail and exceptional service. One of the best there truly is.
Webb Millsaps, Health care Attorney on Apr 5, 2015
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Mr. Woodward consistently gives analytical answers in this forum. His responses are cogent, concise and practical. I endorse this lawyer.
Evan Callanan, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mike has great analytical abilities and is always prepared. He is skilled in the art of cross-examination and very persuasive with arguments. He has performed miracles in the trial arena.
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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David Carroll, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cronkright is a knowledgeable attorney with great legal insight.
H. White, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 8, 2014
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Charles Kronzek, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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This is the lawyer that I send my relatives and friends to. He's a lawyer's lawyer. Highly recommended.
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