Brandon William Gardner

Brandon William Gardner

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

600 Monroe Ave NW Suite 104, Grand Rapids, MI

About Brandon

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Marijuana defense, felony and misdemeanor defense, life offenses, federal offenses, probation violations, license restoration and appeals, sex crimes, drug crimes, OWI's.

16 years

60%
Family 40%

Divorce, custody, child support, adoption, CPS, parenting time/custody disputes, PPOs, moves outside of 100 miles.

16 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 75-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 15 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2010

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC

600 Monroe Ave NW Suite 104, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Brandon William Gardner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Posted by Stan | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wasn't as Lucky as Most Reviewers.

Had a slip and fall injury while in town back in 2022. Brandon took the case knowing I was on Medicaid meaning I wouldn't be able to bill my treatment to the state. Months later I 'm told I didn't have enough medical and they couldn't find Staybridge Suites: Grand Rapids - Airport 3000 Lake East ...Brook Blvd, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49512. He did return my funds. Just wasted my time.

Posted by Isadora | August 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fabulous

Brandon was wonderful. He was timely with his responses and very professional to work with. He helped make a difficult situation decidedly easier to deal with. Thanks Brandon

Posted by Sharon | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert Criminal Attorney

That is what comes to me should someone ask me about Mr. Brandon W. Gardner. Brandon gave to me instantly a sense of comfort when he responded to my question on AVVO. I received a return call within an hour of posting. Scared, feeling helpless and having someone you love sitting in jail. I neede...d answers, reassurance, honesty even if it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. Brandon was all that and more. He worked hard for my daughter. He brought her home. Nailed it!! I would recommend Mr. Gardner to anyone needing an amazing criminal defense lawyer. He is your guy. His staff is so wonderful. Katie was a great help. And the cost well, better than most. Thank you, Mr. Gardner, for everything.

Posted by Dylan | June 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dedicated and diligent lawyer

Brandon was a great lawyer made sure I stayed in the loop of knowing what was going on, and was always straight forward. Did a wonderful job in my case as he got all charges dismissed! As helpful as he could be in not letting anything slip by or as you some would say, no stone unturned. 10/10

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Informed

He broke apart my case in no time and gave it to me straight. He put my Rights and best interest in front of everything.

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Brandon William Gardner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan Cashen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dirk McClanahan

Business lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon is a great man and great attorney. I have known him for many years and would not hesitate to seek his advisement. I fully endorse and recommend this lawyer."

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Robert Powers

Business lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brandon and I attended law school together, served together as officers in a law related organization, and worked together in a small business clinic in Michigan. Brandon is an articulate attorney and caring individual. Any client would be well served by his counsel."

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Ashlee Rudnick

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brandon is an extremely dedicated and driven attorney. He works diligently on matters and, as a result, achieves great outcomes for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brandon. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Wesley Todd

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Gardner for quite a while and found that he not only is a competent and sharp attorney, but also an honest and compelling individual. I highly recommend him to anyone."

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Diana Shkreli

Business lawyer

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Robert Powers

Business lawyer

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Megan Cashen

Unknown lawyer

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Reid Felsing

Unknown lawyer

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Liisa Speaker

Appeals lawyer

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Wesley Todd

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thompson Reuters

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thompon Reuters

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Dean's List, Michigan State University College of Law

2006

Dean's List, California State University, Fullerton

2000

Bonze Medal Congressional Award, United States Congress

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC

2014 - 2015

Senior Associate, Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan

2011 - 2014

Attorney, The Gardner Law Firm, PLC

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Oade, Stroud & Kleiman, PC

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk - Honorable Paula JM Manderfield, 30th Judicial Circuit Court

Associations

2015 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2016 - 2017

State Bar of Michigan Marijuana Law Section

Member, Chairperson

2014 - 2018

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Member

2014 - 2016

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2010 - 2015

Ingham County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2013

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2011

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Wells

Dismissed

People v. Holt

Deferred sentence and case dismissed.

People v. Grams

Charges dropped.

People v. Paul

Charges dropped.

People v. Long

Dismissed.

People v. Eichenger

Deferred sentence and dismissal.

People v. Pena

Dismissed.

People v. Aguirre

Charges dropped

People v. Thorburn

Dismissed.

People v. Sebring

Charges dropped

DeForest v. TAC Manufacturing

Settled out of court.

Mistalski v. L&L Associates

Case dismissed on summary disposition, affirmed by the Court of Appeals

The Voice Hearers, Inc.

501(c)(3) status granted by the IRS

Peckens v. St. Joseph Mercy

Denial overturned on appeal.

Lamb v. AT&T

Settled out of court.

Satterlee v. Behr Industries

Settled out of court.

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Education

2010

Michigan State University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

2007

California State University, Fullerton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Medical Marihuana Seminar

The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act

Publications

2016

Grand Rapids Lawyer (Grand Rapids Bar Association) Medical Marihuana in the Workplace

Languages

English

Activity

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