also known as Rachel Kelley
Rachel Gruetzner Kelley is the owner and managing attorney of Your Path Family Law. Rachel dedicates 100% of her practice to family law matters. Family law is not only her job, it is her passion. She is on a mission to provide parents and other individuals facing family court issues the opportunity to choose what they want their court case, and their life post-court, to look like. Her firm offers full representation, limited scope, and options for joint petitions for divorce, utilizing technology to ensure a smooth client experience. Your Path Family Law provides assistance to families across Michigan - with offices in Kalamazoo, Lansing and Oakland Counties.
Rachel is a Western Michigan University Alumnus who took a very nontraditional path toward law. Rachel studied theatre at WMU. In her senior year, she took a conflict management course. The ideas of alternative ways to resolve problems intrigued her. After a brief career as a stage manager, Rachel made the decision to go to law school, so that she could help families resolve their own difficult conversations.
Once at law school, Rachel was fortunate to secure employment as a law clerk for Speaker Law Firm, where she worked almost exclusively on family law appeals. This experience gave her a solid foundation in legal research, writing, and the legal concepts that underpin family law matters. At the same time, Rachel participated in the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute where she learned that she had the heart of a litigator. Rachel’s unique background permits her to see every case first and foremost through the lens of conflict resolution, with an eye to litigation strategy firmly rooted in legal theory.
Rachel also had a unique upbringing and understands complex family dynamics. She is the daughter of a Deaf person, and sister to two Deaf siblings (aka, she is a CODA and a SODA). Although not a certified interpreter, she can communicate proficiently in sign language. Several Deaf parents seek Rachel’s representation, as she is intimately familiar with Deaf culture. Rachel has had success assisting courts to see beyond the outdated thinking that deafness is a disability and has achieved favorable outcomes for Deaf clients.
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5144 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048
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Posted by Heather | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Rachel was nothing more then extraordinary. Absolutely amazing at what she does. She takes her career very seriously. She works hard with her clients. She is dedicated and understanding. She listened to everything I had to say. She is completely honest and straight forward. I would have not want anyo...
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired Attorney Gruetzner to help us with a very complicated divorce and custody battle. She was thorough in educating me about a world I was not familiar with, paid attention to every detail of my history, genuinely cared and assured me she would do whatever it took to help us. Rachel fought for 2 ...
Posted by Kim | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Rachel had my back when i didnt know up from down. She listened to my heart and my concerns. She spoke to my adult son while being careful not to bad mouth either parent. She went to bat for me when i needed her most. She was very thorough in making sure i understood what i needed to know. She walked...
Posted by Sydney | June 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Rachel and her assistant Cathy helped me navigate an extremely challenging and emotional case that would have had serious implications for my life, career, future, and liberties. They demonstrated a genuine empathy for my situation and were timely, responsive, and professional even during the 2020 SA...
Posted by Christine | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We hired Rachel, along with Sarissa, via Levine & Levine. Rachel did a wonderful job always keeping my sons and his children's best interest at heart. Working at times side by side with Sarissa, I feel Rachel's knowledge, experience, and dedication allowed my son's divorce and custody case to be res...
"Hire Rachel Kelley and her law firm if you want a successful outcome on your family law case. They are referral partners of my law firm and I trust them with my clients who have cases in Michigan. They will do a fantastic job!"
"Rachel is an exceptional attorney with an unwavering commitment to detail and client satisfaction. Her dedication to ensuring her clients receive unparalleled service sets her apart in the legal profession. Rachel goes above and beyond to understand her clients' needs and works tirelessly to exceed their expectations. I wholeheartedly endorse Rachel and her firm, as I am confident anyone seeking legal assistance will have a superior experience under her guidance."
"I have know Rachel since she began working in the Kalamazoo area. She is extremely knowledgeable and a vigorous advocate for her clients. In addition, she works to find resolutions for her clients that reduce the difficulties experienced through litigation. It is without hesitation that I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rachel is an excellent attorney and is well equipped to handle any kind of family law matter -- divorce, custody, support and so on. I first knew Rachel because she worked at my law firm many years ago when she was in law school. Since then, Rachel and I have worked together on cases and also have been opposing counsel. She does an excellent job for her clients."
"Rachel is a tenacious and hard-hitting lawyer who helps her clients set and achieve realistic goals. She is a compassionate advocate for her clients."
"Attorney Gruetzner is very approachable and professional. She has a great reputation in the community as a positive, pragmatic, driven attorney, who truly cares about the needs of her clients."
"More than just an interest, Attorney Gruetzner has a true passion our family court system. She stays on top of changes to this body of law, is steadfast in her commitment to her clients, and is not afraid to let others know when they are standing in the way of progress."
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2013
Carolyn Stell Scholarship, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Mid-Michigan Chapter
2012
Jurisdprudence Award, Constitutional Law I, Michigan State University College of Law
2011
Jurisprudence Award, Contracts, Michigan State University College of Law
2015 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Levine & Levine
2014 - 2015
Research Attorney, Michigan Court Of Appeals
2013 - 2013
Special Litigation Division Intern, National Labor Relations Board
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Michigan Supreme Court, Chief Justice Young's Office
2012 - 2014
Law Clerk, Speaker Law Firm
2018 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, Amicus Curiae CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar Association
2015 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar Association
2014 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
2014 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Appellate Practice Section
Sole legal and sole physical custody to father
Sole legal and sole physical custody to mother
Secured substantial Attorney Fee Award in Divorce Case
Secured Personal Protection Order (PPO)
2017
Certificate of Completion
2017
Family Law Certificate Program
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Intro to Child Custody & Parenting Time
2020
2017
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American Sign Language
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