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Laura Josephine Helderop
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Biography
I earned a B.A. from Hope College in Spanish and International Relations, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. While a student at Hope College, I took advantage of their numerous study abroad opportunities, and studied in Mexico, Spain, and India. After graduating from Hope College, I volunteered for a year as an AmeriCorps Vista volunteer at the Seattle Red Cross chapter, where I worked in their International Services Department and helped reconnect families who had lost contact due to war or natural disaster.
In 2017, I received my J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and graduated with distinction. While there, I received a certificate honoring my commitment to pro bono work. In addition, I served as an associate editor of Case Western's Journal of International Law. While in law school, I interned at several prominent Grand Rapids law firms as well as the Kent County Office of the Public Defender.
Prior to joining Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch PLLC as an associate attorney, I used my education and experiences from law school at the Ottawa County Office of the Public Defender. During that time, I focused on alcohol related offenses, drug offenses, assaults, and violent crimes and was able to gain valuable experience. Since joining Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch PLLC, I have continued to develop my expertise in these areas while expanding my practice into federal criminal defense.
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Licensed in Michigan for 8 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2017
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Location
Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, PLLC
60 Monroe Center St NW #500, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Posted by Bradley | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dedicated, clear, thorough, and just an absolute delight
Lauren helped me through probably the most difficult time of my life. She was always easy to reach out to, super enthusiastic and proactive with everything surrounding my case. This was my first time dealing with legal implications so I really did not know a single thing about the process, but Laura ...
Laura Josephine Helderop's Lawyer Endorsements
"Laura Helderop is a rising star in the legal community, particularly in criminal defense. She is really smart, very conscientious about her work, passionate about her clients, competitive, and, best of all, a truly nice person. I am happy to highly recommend her."
"A gifted writer, a persuasive courtroom advocate, and a passionate advocate for her clients and criminal justice issues generally, Laura is an outstanding attorney who our firm is fortunate to have added to our team. Laura works tirelessly on behalf of our firm's clients to master the facts and the law in each case. I give her my unqualified endorsement."
"Laura Helderop is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and works tirelessly on their behalf. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needs quality legal defense."
"Laura is a polished professional. She is well-versed in criminal law, a powerful advocate, a talented writer, and an overall wonderful and approachable person. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a talented criminal defense attorney."
"I have known Laura since 2014 when we were both in law school. Laura is passionate, zealously advocates for all of her clients, and has an enormous wealth of legal knowledge. I would highly recommend Laura for any criminal defense matters."
"I worked with Laura for several months and found her to be one of the most dedicated and staunch defenders that I've had the pleasure to work with. She is incredibly empathetic with her clients and goes out of her way to meet them where they are in life. On the other side, she is a very skilled researcher, negotiator, and litigator. Her quiet and fun demeanor belie the steel and cunning in the courtroom. She will out-fight and out-prepare anyone else."
Elizabeth Aronson
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2022
3-in-10 Award, Grand Rapids Bar Association
2022
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Associate Attorney, Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch PLLC
2019 - 2019
Public Defender, Ottawa County Office of the Public Defender
2017 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Hewson & Van Hellemont P.C.
Associations
2021 - Present
Grand Rapids Young ProfessionalsMember
2021 - Present
Ottawa County Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)Member
2020 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Pending
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Appeal Granted
Motion for Sentencing Modification
Granted
Early Termination of Supervised Release
Granted
Child Abuse 4th Degree
Dismissal
Education
2017
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cum Laude
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Hope College, Magna Cum Laude
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
We the People
We the People
2021
Oral Argument
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
2020
We the People
We the People
Publications
2022
The Grand Rapids Lawyer
The Jail Reform Act: Reducing Incarceration in County Jails
2021
SBBL Blog
Title IX and School Misconduct Cases
2020
The Grand Rapids Lawyer
The Challenges of Representing Criminal Defendants During Coronavirus
2019
Holland Sentinel
Ottawa, Allegan public defender offices progressing
Languages
Spanish