Laura Josephine Helderop

Laura Josephine Helderop

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals ... +3 more

60 Monroe Center St NW #500, Grand Rapids, MI

About Laura

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 8 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, PLLC

60 Monroe Center St NW #500, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Laura Josephine Helderop's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | April 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Early Discharge from federal probation

Laura is so professional. She wrote the most amazing motion. Everything was perfect. And the results were what I wanted to hear. All around a great experience.

Posted by Martin | February 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Absolutely Amazing and Very Professional

Attorney Laura Helderop did a phenomenal job representing me! Her legal knowledge and determination resulted in my charges being dismissed. I highly recommend her to anyone needing legal counsel.

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 ...comforted me and kept me informed every step of the way. I more than highly recommend her.

Posted by Chad | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

More than satisfied! Excellent conduct, outstanding professionalism, and a great person.

I was more than satisfied with the way Laura handled my case. When I brought Laura on as my attorney, she immediately went into action acquiring all information that was necessary or relevant to my case. She stayed in constant contact with me, and I was never left wondering what was going on with my ...case. She was always letting me know what was to be expected, and what our options were at every turn. I very much appreciated the way she talked to me, not only giving me the sound legal advise that I expected, but also as someone who cared and let me know her personal opinion as well. Anytime I had a question or we needed to discuss anything regarding the case, she was able to talk to me for as long as needed. We talked several times on the phone (sometimes for hours if it was necessary, until I was happy with our strategy and fully understood every process. We also met in person to discuss the final details in preparation for going to trial if needed. I Was more than confident after meeting Laura, with her professionalism and conduct, to proceed to trial or whatever would come. I also brought my son with me, as it was relevant to my case, and Laura was very natural in talking to him and making sure we were both comfortable. We did not end up going to trial, however, every time we met for pre-trials, she talked with me before to go over every detail. I had never been in any kind of legal situation as that before, but I can only say that with having Laura on my team, I could not have felt better about the entire process. It meant a lot to me that, I felt like not only was she looking out for my best interest legally speaking, but also as a person, and understood how I felt about the situation and gave me her personal advise as well. To anyone considering Laura to represent them, I strongly recommend it. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much Laura!

Posted by Arash | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing and Competent Defense Lawyer !

I am beyond satisfied with Laura's representation of my case. Laura was the one lawyer who was assigned to research the issues in the case and she did a great job ! She found out trivial and yet very game-changing facts that were subsequently used to my advantage and alleviated the seriousness of my ...case. She went above and beyond what I had expected and was there for me every step of the way, along with my two other attorneys; Matt and Heath. I highly recommend Laura's legal representation to anyone looking for a competent defense lawyer !

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Laura Josephine Helderop's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Heath Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Matthew Borgula

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

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Tessa Muir

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Elizabeth Aronson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Christopher Langholz

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Professionals

Member

2021 - Present

Ottawa County Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)

Member

2020 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

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

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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

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2020

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Publications

Languages

Spanish

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