Raymond A. Purdy

Raymond A. Purdy

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Spring Lake, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

821 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI

About Raymond

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

I have been practicing criminal law my entire carreer. I have conducted thousands of court room hearings, motions and trials. I have represented everything from murder to misdemeanor alcohol cases. While I defend persons charged with crimes involving felonys and misdemeanors I focus on alchol related misdemeanors such as Operating While Intoxicated and Minors in Possession of Alcohol and have kept college students conviction free, insuring their future. Season, Experienced, Successful!

39 years | 5,000 cases

25%
Expungement 25%

Expunging a prior criminal conviction can dramatically increase your future employment and earning potential. I provide that future by eliminating qualifying convictions.

39 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 38 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1987

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Raymond A. Purdy PLLC

821 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI, 49456-1624

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Raymond A. Purdy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Haley | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DUI lawyer

Raymond Purdy was a God send in a very traumatic time for me. This was my first offense of any kind and I had no idea what to expect and Ray was a calming, secure presence to have by my side. He truly showed care for me as an individual and reassured me consistently that things were going to be ok. H...e was such a blessing to me. He knew exactly what he was doing to make sure I was represented to the best of his ability and I was able to place complete trust in him. I would recommend Ray to anyone in my position. He is excellent at his job.

Posted by Danielle | January 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Mr Purdy

My Dad found him online while looking for someone to represent me going to court. I needed someone who was very experienced and had a great deal of knowledge regarding misdemeanors. Without his expertise there would have been a very high probability I would have had 6 months probation. He negotiated ...it to be reduced to a civil infraction. I am very grateful for his dedication and guidance throughout this process. He was very driven to make sure I was granted the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Mr Purdy to anyone.

Posted by Brynn | November 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend!

Mr. Purdy did an amazing job on my case. I am from Illinois and was charged with my second MIP in Michigan resulting in a misdemeanor charge. Mr. Purdy worked with the prosecutor to change the misdemeanor charge to a non-reporting civil infraction with no probation. If it was not for Mr. Purdy, I ...would have had a misdemeanor charge on my record and my license would have been revoked by Illinois. I am very grateful for his hard work and would recommend him to anyone! A fantastic lawyer and very knowledgeable!

Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Purdy did an excellent job on my case. He went over everything with me during every step of the process and kept me informed. He is knowledgeable and familiar with individuals in the local court system. This knowledge helped in achieving the best result possible.

Posted by Jennifer | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Purdy

Mr. Purdy went above and beyond to take care of our case during the pandemic. It was not easy as many federal buildings and courts were shut down. Mr. Purdy worked hard for us, was a great communicator and is very professional. I would highly recommend Mr. Purdy!

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top Lawyers, Global Who's Who

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top Lawyers, Who's Who Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Raymond A Purdy PLLC

2000 - 2005

Prosecuting Attorney, United States Attorney's Office Western District Of Michigan

1995 - 1996

Professor, Michigan State Law School

1987 - 2007

Assistant Prosecutor, Ingham County Prosecutor's Office

1986 - 1992

Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1984 - 2007

Criminal Law Instructor, Mid Michigan Police Academy

1980 - 1990

Criminal Law Professor, Lansing Community College

Associations

2007 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2007 - Present

Ottawa County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Michigan Criminal Law Section

Member

1987 - Present

Ingham County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2000 - 2007

Ingham County Concealed Weapons Board

Chairman

1988 - 2007

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan

Member

1987 - 1988

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

Education

1987

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Michigan State University

MA - Masters of Arts

1976

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Adjunct Professor

Law Office Practice

Languages

English

Activity

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