No Photo

Frank Stanley

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, White Collar Crime

200 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI

Claim Profile

Is this your profile? Claiming it is free and only takes 2 minutes.

About Frank

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 47 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1978

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana

State: Indiana

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Frank Stanley

200 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2535

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Frank Stanley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (8) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews

Posted by Molly | September 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Has My Full Trust

Five is not enough stars IMO for Mr. Stanley. He was thorough from the second we walked into his offices. Making a scared family feel as though they are being taken care of by someone who cares about their situation is what made this process palatable. Is he busy, Yes. Do you sometimes feel as thou...gh he might not have a lot of time to talk to you, again yes. But he is not rude. He is just to the point and factual. I still trust this gentleman with just about anything because he is steadfast and unwavering. Not to mention an absolutely brilliant attorney. Thank you Frank.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Simple the best

Frank will work hard for you. He is well respected in many court rooms in many different counties. He will tell you from the start that he wont do anything immoral or illegal. Yet, if you were wrongly accused,the law wasn't applied properly or a plea bargain is in the works, Frank will find it and wo...rk his tail off for you. He does frustrate people, at least he did with me, when he doesn't always respond to questions right away, however, I learned that there is nothing new to report during this time, not that he isn't working on your case. His office staff is small but efficient, and a backbone to his practice. They are always willing to talk to you. Frank will quote you a price and doesn't try to overcharge you for every time you want to talk with him. You pay for his knowledge and reputation, but you are getting the best. Yes, I really am a former client, and no, I was not paid to write this. I am free thanks to Frank and the Grace of God.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Would not recommend Frank Stanley to anybody

I hired Frank Stanley to represent my son. Mr Stanley had always returned my phone calls, but he was not helpful, he did not provide me with any legal advice nor gave me a consultation. I had to call other attorneys for help and used AVVO for legal advice. Mr.Stanley could not provide even simplest r...ecommendations, like how to use a NETWORK 180, or how to do mental evaluation. Mr.Stanley had never filed his appearance with the court to represent my son, not he ever met my son, however he was quick to retain $2,500 from my retainer money. He never provided me with itemized bill for this charge. In his agreement he stated that he will return my deposit if my son would chose not to have an attorney, but it never happened. It seems too steep for 45 min of initial consultation, that was supposed to be free. Very unprofessional, and unethical. Would NOT recommend him to anybody. P.S. It took me three months to collect my money back.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Fair and Helpfull

Mr. Stanley represented my friend after I recomended him and he did an excellent job. I know being a lawyer it is not his job to be a social worker but he was very helpful to my family in keeping us informed on what we could reasticly expect and where the process was with the case at all times. He ...was originally offered an excellent plea bargain which I know was due to Mr. Stanley's knowledge of the law, connections and reuptation. In this case it really does matter who you now. I would recomend him to anyone and am very grateful for the job he did.

Posted by Jeanne | October 27, 2018 | Federal Crime

Extremely Disappointed!

Mr Stanley represented my husband in a federal case. He never kept us informed of anything!! When my husband did not show for a polygraph test with the FBI, Mr Stanley informed him that he had e-mailed him the appointment schedule, he knew my husband was not allowed to use the computer so why would... he e-mail him!! To your face, Mr Stanley is very gracious and sympathetic. But when you call him he acts as if you are intruding upon his time. We never received an itemized bill of his time. Another attorney made the comment to us, that for the amount of paperwork Mr Stanley filed, we were overcharged! Mr Stanley is more concerned about his own reputation than about defending his paying clients. Hiring Mr Stanley was a disappointment and I feel he really preys upon the vulnerability and ignorance of people. I would not only NOT recommend Mr Stanley, I would strongly discourage it!!!

See All Client Reviews

Frank Stanley's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Frank
Andrew Sterling Longcore headshot
Andrew Longcore

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a great trial lawyer. I would definitely refer any criminal matter to him first."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Education

N/A

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution