Alesha Leslie Burnash

Alesha Leslie Burnash

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Kalamazoo, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption

6281 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI

About Alesha

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 85%

Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support & Alimony, Contested Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders

85%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 12 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2009

Surrendered

No misconduct found

Location

Herbert Machnik Law Firm

6281 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

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Alesha Leslie Burnash's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional, Thorough, and Truly Client-Focused

Alesha did an outstanding job representing me during my divorce. She was thorough, professional, and consistently available whenever I had questions or concerns. One of the things I appreciated most was how she kept me updated at every single step of the process — I never felt in the dark, and she al...ways made sure I understood what was happening and why. What could have been an incredibly sad and emotionally heavy experience felt so much more manageable because of her guidance. She has a way of making a difficult, tenuous process feel lighter, clearer, and far less overwhelming. She always prioritized my child’s best interests, and she never sugar‑coated anything — she gave me a realistic, honest picture of what to expect while still offering steady reassurance. I’m deeply grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone needing strong, compassionate representation.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2019

Family Law Certificate Recipient, Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Herbert Machnik Law Firm

2018 - 2020

Attorney, Austin+Koffron

2014 - 2018

Attorney, Willis Law

2010 - 2013

Attorney, The Law Office of Alesha Burnash

Associations

2023 - Present

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

Chair

2017 - 2023

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

Board Member

2016 - 2017

Parent to Parent

Board Member

Education

2009

Florida Coastal School of Law

2006

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Junior Achievement Regional Championship

Bankruptcy

2016

Junior Achievement Regional Championship

Bankruptcy

Languages

English

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