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Michael J. Cronkright
also known as Mike Cronkright
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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 Paul | March 23, 2015 | Child Abuse
A family reunited
Michael Cronkright represented me in a child abuse and neglect case and performed far beyond expectations. This gifted and talented man is a razor sharp litigator; he was in command of the court room. I have never experienced anything as horrific as this life altering experience. CPS, police, and...
Posted by Lou | August 07, 2014
The right attorney Makes a difference
I found Mike at a time when I wasn't sure where to turn. Mike was friendly, confident & reassuring that all would work out well. Mike kept me informed on everything that was happening. Mike was very knowledgeable, very professional. Mike is a good listener, and is very honest about things. He told m...
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2014 | Child Custody
A shepherd through hell
From day 1, Michael Cronkright's advice and reassurances helped us to be at peace as well as can be expected when you're told to your face by hospital doctors that they believe you are a monster and have called CPS to intervene. He was readily available whenever something eventful would happen durin...
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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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Legal Guides
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Q&A
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 ?
09 Jan 2025
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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