Courtney Marie Sierra

Courtney Marie Sierra

4.2
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 8 years

Child custody Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

445 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

About Courtney

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

Because I work hard to be well prepared for my cases to go to trial, I am able to obtain successful settlements or if necessary, my client and I can confidently proceed to trial to obtain a successful result.

50%
Divorce and Separation 40%

My goal is to understand each client's situation and provide personalized representation and attention to each individual case. To be well prepared for each hearing, allows me to negotiate or argue for a favorable result.

40%
Child Support 10%

To obtain a realistic and fair child support order, I investigate the facts to obtain a great child support order. Because I investigate child support in nearly all divorces and child custody cases as well, I deal with this more than 10% of the time

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 8 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Thacker Sleight

445 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Courtney Marie Sierra's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and Fair

Courtney worked with me for over two years as my divorce contained many moving pieces. Throughout this timeframe, she made herself available to me 24/7 and always listened attentively to my wishes as we progressed. Having an attorney who prioritizes not only their client, but also the children involv...ed in the case, made her that much more valuable throughout this journey. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone who found themselves looking for representation.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Courtney Sierra is a Great Lawyer

I hired Courtney for my child custody case, and she has been amazing to work with. She has a big heart that is full of compassion, so it feels more like your best friend or family member is advocating for your child. She fights hard and keeps pushing forward to help you get what is best for your chil...d’s needs. Courtney is easy to talk to and always understands your perspective. When she looks at your evidence, she can quickly connect the dots in the situation, so you never feel like she isn’t getting it. Whenever I feel stressed out about the next step in my case, I always feel better after talking to her as she helps you to understand the process, tells you what to expect, and is always honest with you. It is clear she values integrity, as it reflects in her thought process, her strategies, her writing, and in her court conduct. I fully trust her to help me make the best decisions for the best possible outcome. You hear a lot of horror stories about child custody, so I feel extremely fortunate to have found the perfect lawyer for my case. I strongly recommend her to anyone needing a family law attorney.

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Kendra Ortega

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Courtney is a phenomenal attorney. She is a fierce advocate and her clients love her."

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Matthew Berry

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is a great attorney. She is strong & fierce yet full of integrity and respectful to her clients and opposing counsel. Courtney is the attorney I would most likely refer a client to if I had a conflict or otherwise couldn't take the case. I endorse her without question."

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Jill Brittle

Child custody lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege of working informally with Courtney on a case out of Oregon. Courtney's assistance on this matter was invaluable. Her keen insight, quick mind, persuasive writing skills, and overall gift for strategy supported my client in his case."

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Samantha Meza

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sierra is a hard working and passionate attorney. She works hard to fight for her clients."

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Loryn Blink

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, she showed great character and an ability to work hard during law school, which reflects in her current position."

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James Kraayeveld

Child custody lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Courtney Sierra is a phenomenal attorney. She has a great work ethic that's combined with a passion to counsel her clients and advocate for them zealously. She cares and works very hard for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Dean's List and Honor Roll, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2016

Leadership Achievement Award, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2016

Cooley Law Review Board, Symposium Editor, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2015

Dean's List and Honor Roll, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2014

Dean's List and Honor Roll, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2016 - 2016

Judicial Extern, 17th Judicial Circuit Court

2015 - 2016

Research Assistant, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2012 - 2013

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapist, Portneuf Valley Family Center

2006 - 2008

Legal Intern, Idaho Legal Aid Services

Associations

2018 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Assocation Family Law Section

Member

2018 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2017 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

WESLEY JOSEPH MINK V ASHLEY ELIZABETH MINK

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Education

2017

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Idaho State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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