Jason L. Jansma
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Biography
The West Michigan Defense Team is a high powered Criminal Defense firm located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Attorney Jason Jansma is a senior partner with the firm.
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Licensed in Michigan for 23 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jason L. Jansma
77 Monroe Center NW, Suite 700, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Jason L. Jansma's Reviews
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19 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Rude, not good defense
He was ok. I felt he didn't listen to his client and didn't believe his client when the client told him something. I don't believe he informed his client enough on the procedures that were going on. He could've done a better job if he supposed to be a top defense attorney. I'm curious as to why he s...
Posted by Tony Leonard | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer
Jason was responsive, professional, and proactive - and helped me navigate a highly contentious divorce that lasted nearly two years. Jason explained the process to me, and always had my, and my children's, best interest in mind. I have already recommended him to a trusted friend of mine who is also ...
Posted by Steven H | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Honest Abe
I am a US Marine veteran and live in a small town north of Kalamazoo. I have left elderly parents and life long friends to live here and raise my daughter as a man should. This place is very out of my element and I am surrounded by people who cause serious trouble for me and they lie to the police t...
Posted by Dijana | February 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Fights Hard For His Clients
Jason is a great person and a great lawyer. He was able to negotiate a plea deal of one year in county jail and 5 years probation on a charge that carried a max life sentence. He is very easy to reach, whether its email, phone or text, he's always responsive no matter the time of day. I was able ...
Jason L. Jansma's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jason is an excellent lawyer who works very hard for his clients. I often refer clients to him for criminal and family law matters with the utmost confidence that they will be well taken care of. I highly recommend Jason."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is an amazing trial attorney and strong advocate in both family and criminal courts. I have witnessed him go the extra mile for his clients time and time again and can personally vouch for his skills and drive to provide top notch representation for his clients."
"I highly endorse this attorney. Jason is an excellent criminal defense and family law attorney in Michigan."
"I endorse Jason. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a hardworking attorney and an excellent advocate for his clients. I recommend Jason to anyone seeking assistance with family law or criminal matters."
"I have known Jason for years and have always held his legal skills to be first rate. I have personally seen Jason go the extra mile for his clients when most attorneys would have thrown in the towel. I am proud to be Jason's law partner."
"I joined with Jason as a law partner in January 2013. I have known Jason for several years around the criminal law and OWI legal fields. Jason is someone who I have admired and appreciated his dedication to his client's cases. I am pleased to be partnered with Jason in our new criminal defense law firm, Kortes, Lykins, Hunting & Jansma, PLLC, the West Michigan Defense Team."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jason in the past for a mutual client. Jason obtained an excellent result for the client and did so in a professional manner, keeping the client informed and educated regarding his case. I also regularly refer clients to Jason whenever I have a client in need of a criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Jason for several years, and I've had cases with and against him. Jason has always displayed a high level of integrity as well as a thorough knowledge of the facts and law for each specific case. He is one of the most intelligent and hardest working attorneys in West Michigan."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is definitely one of the best younger attorneys in the Grand Rapids area. We have been working togther for about a year now and Jason has always been focused on providing his clients with the highest level of legal representation. If you are looking for a great attorney, look no further than Jason Jansma."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Kortes, Lykins, Hunting, & Jansma, PLLC, West Michigan Defense Team
2007 - 2012
President, The Law Firm of Jason L. Jansma PLC
2005 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Hettinger & Hettinger P.C.
2004 - 2005
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Ogemaw County Prosecutors Office
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Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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