Callista A. Gloss

Callista A. Gloss

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

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

29 Pearl St NW, Ste 421, Grand Rapids, MI

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Callista

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

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Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Grand Rapids Legal Advocates, PLC

29 Pearl St NW, Ste 421, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Callista A. Gloss's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kyle | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Results!

I hired Attorney Gloss to contest a parking ticket, and I couldn't be happier with the results! Not only did Callista use her legal expertise to get the ticket dismissed, but she's continuing to help me win compensation for the egregious harms I was forced to endure for the government's constituti...onal violations. I highly recommend Callista Gloss and her firm—Grand Rapids Legal Advocates—to anyone seeking an amazing attorney and advocate!

Posted by Andrew | February 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Well-rounded communicator

Callista has helped me with a family court case that branched in to criminal law. She was able to keep tabs on how an aspect from one court could affect another. I have been especially impressed by her knowledge, communication skills, and friendliness.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional legal services!

Callista was an exceptional attorney. I have never gone through any sort of legal matters, and having her to guide me through the entire process made it easy and much less stressful and daunting. She was always in communication with me regarding what the next steps were and keeping me prepared. Her l...evel of communication was absolutely perfect! I was expecting an attorney to cost me an arm and a leg but the fees I paid were extremely affordable for the help I received from her! Having Callista Gloss represent me was the best choice I could have made. I would recommend anyone in need of legal services, to ask Callista first!

Posted by Robert | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

License Restored

After my second DUI and four years of no license, she helped me get my license back with restrictions followed by a full restoration a few months later.

Posted by Jay | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Callista was great for license restoration and super affordable!

80% or more of applicants in my area are denied on their first attempt at license restoration after 2 drunk driving offenses - Callista helped prepare me enough to get my restricted license back on my first attempt! BUT, since many don't get their license back on their first try, one of the best thin...gs about her service is the fact that (at the time of this review) she only charges a FLAT RATE of $1000 that covers representation for as many times as it takes to get your license back. Many lawyers charge hourly, so if you don't get your license back on the first try, multiple attempts will be very costly. Since I was only approved for my restricted license this year, the fee that I paid will cover my attempt to get an unrestricted license next year. She also worked with me on the fee and didn't require it all up front. I gave her a couple of hundred dollars each time we met until I had the whole fee paid off. *WHAT SHE DOES*: She really helped out a lot - she gave me a practice session where she asked real questions from a previous hearing and gave me feedback on my answers - these questions were exactly what I was asked in the actual hearing and she let me record the audio from the practice session on my phone so I could listen at home and further prepare. She gave great advice and was always available for questions. Before I found Callista I honestly didn't know how I was going to afford to hire an attorney for this process, especially since I was expecting it to take multiple hearings. She really went the extra mile - After my hearing, my initial letter gave mixed signals. Part of the letter said that I would be an acceptable risk and part of it said that I was denied. I was crushed, but Callista called me and said she thought this was an error. She contacted the hearing officer and found out that it was an error and now I'm eligible! I really couldn't be happier with the results, and would recommend Callista to anyone attempting to get their license back.

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Callista A. Gloss's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Van Den Heuvel

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Callista works hard for her clients and goes the distance for them."

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Matthew Berry

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Callista. She was my mentor for a short time after I passed the bar, and she took the time to speak with me and give me sound advice on starting my practice. She is a true professional with a great personality that helps put her client's at ease and helps make the legal process less terrifying for them. And the fact that my boss trusted her to handle his own divorce speaks volumes about her abilities as an attorney."

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Jonathan Buma

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Callista is a well-versed attorney and has a personality that allows her to understand a client's needs."

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Matthew Delange

Licensing lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to her to assist with driver's license restorations and she has done an excellent job for them"

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Christine Cameron

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Callista is the real deal! She is great at getting the job done, keeping it real, and having fun. Callista will advocate for you!"

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Victoria Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gloss strives to provide each of her clients with the best representation possible. She is respected within her field and brings a great deal to the legal profession. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Osorio

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Casey Majestic

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Friend

"Callista Gloss is both professional and competent, and zealously defends her clients."

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Erik Overlid

Unknown lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Friend

"There are two types of attorneys in this world: those who make our profession better, and those who drag it down. Ms. Gloss is solidly within the first category."

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Justin Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have no reservations about endorsing Ms. Gloss. She is a passionate and hard-working advocate for her clients."

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Herbert Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Palmer

Unknown lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

General practice lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregg Stark

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Blecher

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gloss is an experienced and very competent defense attorney whom I recommend without reservation"

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gloss is a very thoughtful and respectful attorney. I would highly recommend her to my clients and I do recommend her to anyone in the MI area. She is a credit to the legal profession."

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Michael Bartish

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Calista for approximately two years and had worked with her for approximately one year. Her legal knowledge and trail skills are excellent and far exceed what one would expect from a young attorney. I would recommend her to anybody looking for an excellent attorney."

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Justin Wilson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Berry

Family lawyer

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Jonathan Buma

Business lawyer

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Matthew Delange

Family lawyer

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Philip Hamilton

Unknown lawyer

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Christine Cameron

Unknown lawyer

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Jason VanElderen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Casey Majestic

General practice lawyer

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Stephanie Judd

Family lawyer

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Erik Overlid

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Edward Sternisha

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew VanRyn

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Charles Chamberlain

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bartish

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Peter Kulas

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 40 Criminal Defense Attorney Under 40 Award, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

10 Best Female Attorney Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Female Attorney Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 Award, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Grand Rapids Legal Advocates, PLC

2014 - Present

Attorney, West Michigan Legal Group, PC

2013 - 2014

Attorney/Owner, Grand Rapids Legal Advocates, PLC

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Tanis & Herman, PLLC

2012 - 2012

Attorney - Partner, Wolven & Murray, PLLC

2011 - 2011

Intern, Willey & Chamberlain, LLP

Associations

2015 - 2015

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Chair

2014 - 2014

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Vice Chair

2013 - 2013

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Social Chair

2011 - 2016

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Juris Doctor

2008

Ferris State University

Bachelor of Science

2008

Ferris State University

Associate of Applied Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

New Attorneys Admissions Ceremony

Welcome to Newly Admitted Attorneys

2014

New Attorney Admissions Ceremony

Welcome to Newly Admitted Attorneys

Languages

English

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