Geoffrey Upshaw

Geoffrey Upshaw

4.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 24 years

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

250 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI

About Geoffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

State and Federal criminal charges, including allegations of violent crimes, firearm offenses, drug crimes, trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy related allegations.

100%

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 24 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2001

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Geoffrey Upshaw

250 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Geoffrey Upshaw's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend

Attorney Upshaw did not even negotiate with the prosecutor unless they agreed to take prison off the table. The prosecutor didn't offer me any good deals. So we laced the gloves up and went to trial and took our victory. He knows what he's doing. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent at what he does!!!

I was facing a serious federal case and was blessed to receive Mr. Upshaw as my attorney. He worked tirelessly to give me the best defense possible. He helped me to navigate through the process, Step by step, we worked together as he guided me and helped me to make informed decisions. When the prose...cution lashed out and tried to really force our hand, he fought hard in my defense. I would highly recommend Mr. Upshaw because I did and he literally saved my life, my future, and my dreams.

Posted by Jimmy | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

GREAT AT WHAT HE DOES!!!

First I would like to thank Mr. Upshaw for his service. He went beyond and above to help me out with my case. I was charge with a federal felony case. I'm from Las Vegas but I caught the case out of Michigan. I didn't have no money to get a lawyer. I was blessed and happy to have Mr. Upshaw as my... public defender. Like I said he went above and beyond to get the plea agreement that he got for me. I was looking at minimum 5 yrs to 20 yrs. He work his skilled and got it to 0 to 5 yrs minimum. During the whole process he made my family and I felt secure and comfortable because he knew what he was doing. During sentencing, he spoke for me and made sure that I was doing what I was suppose to do. When all said and done the judge gave me 15 months. I really believe that Mr. Upshaw had a lot to do with my sentencing be what it was. Again there's no words for me to express how grateful and thankful for Mr. Upshaw. I appreciate everything he did. Thank you again.

Posted by Michael | March 02, 2015 | Drug Crime

LAWYER #1, in The Universe, ALL Dimensions up to and including The Tenth; Forever!

I am being sentenced today for a Federal Drug case. Mr. Upshaw has solved the rubix cube matrix that is our Court System Withot Him. Together we have done everything in our power to reduce the sentence according to my own morality. I have no fear as to what will happen this next hour. Mr. Upsha...w is THE DEFINITON of Representation given to us by our constitutional rights. I highly recommend this Upstanding Man to You (:

Posted by James | December 17, 2014 | Federal Crime

outstanding, professional

Geoffrey Upshaw represented me in a federal case where I was subpoena as a witness. He got me full ammunity for my testimony. Without his help, I'd probably have talked myself into trouble. I'd recommend Geoffrey.

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Geoffrey Upshaw's Lawyer Endorsements

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Britt Cobb

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Geoff is smart, compassionate and diligent."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Michigan Super Lawyers, Michigan Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices Of Geoffrey Upshaw

2000 - 2001

Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Associations

2010 - Present

Federal Bar Association - Eastern District of Michigan

Member

2010 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2004 - Present

Federal Bar Association - Western District of Michigan

Member

2010 - 2025

Judge Charles A. Pratt Bar Association

Founding Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kent County Criminal Case, Perjury During Murder Investigation Subpoena

Not Guilty by jury

State Criminal Case, Violent Crime

Not Guilty by jury verdict on all criminal counts

Federal Criminal Case, Firearms Possession

Not Guilty by jury verdict – Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Federal Criminal Appeal, “Career Offender” Sentence

In the Western District of Michigan, client sentenced to 23 years. He was designated a “career offender”. After oral argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals, the “career offender” designation was reversed. He was re-sentenced to 9 years.

Federal Criminal Case, Retaliation against an informant (Violent Crime)

In the Western District of Michigan, Grand Rapids, client found not guilty by jury verdict -- Retaliation against an informant.

State Criminal Case, Violent Crime

In the 9th Circuit Court, Kalamazoo County, client found not guilty on all criminal counts by jury verdict -- Robbery, Firearms Possession.

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Education

2000

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of California, at Berkeley, Berkeley, California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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