I retained Michael Bartish for an accused domestic violence charge. I lost custody of my daughter immediately without being able to state my case. It was by far the worst thing that has ever happened to me. Michael and his staff moved quickly. I got my daughter back before the first pretrial and my ...case was eventually dropped. Michael and his staff are an effective mixture of professionalism, accessability and compassion. If you are new to the legal system, it is a frightening situation. Mr. Bartish is confident and intelligent. He knows the legal system and guided me through it. Chasity is also wonderful. She handled some of my most difficult moments with kindness and compassion. Do not try to defend yourself. Mr Bartish is well worth every dime. There were no hidden costs, he did not charge extra for questions or phone calls. Throughout the worst time in my life the best thing I ever did was call Mike. I will be forever greatful for what he did for our family.

Mike Bartish was there for me when my teenage son got himself in trouble. After talking to me, he spoke with my son and then the police. Mike quickly assessed the situation and thoroughly explained the options to us. His expert advice helped us make the right decision. One of the things that re...ally impressed me was how accessible Mike made himself. As this was a first offense situation, I was caught off guard, worried about the impact to my minor son, and was very unsure of what to do. Mike reassured me and told me to call him with any questions. He kept me informed and called me numerous times throughout the day. While in the end, the charges against my son were dropped, had we needed to hire an attorney, Mike Bartish had the job. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend you give him a call.

Last February I was falsely accused of an assault and battery by a woman I had briefly dated. It was a he says/she says situation, and despite the fact that I had text messages and phone records proving she had fabricated the accusations out of revenge, the police took her word over mine and assault.../battery charges were brought. I had never been in any legal trouble before, and in searching online for defense attorneys in the Grand Rapids area, sought out Mike Bartish based on the many positive reviews I read. I can say that Mike exceeded my expectations. He was very easy to talk to and his staff was very friendly and easy to reach whenever I had questions. Being my first time in any type of legal trouble, I had no clue what to expect, and Mike's expertise and knowledge of the legal process gave me comfort throughout the process. In the final weeks before jury trial, the prosecution offered me several plea deals which I turned down. What I really admired about Mike is the professionalism and integrity he demonstrated. While you might expect a defense attorney to pressure you to take a plea deal simply to get the case off his desk and not have to do any more work, Mike, having reviewed the evidence in my case, both believed in me and never pressured me to take a plea deal, even the day before trial when the prosecution offered me a very attractive plea deal. The day before trial, and just hours after I rejected the prosecution's final plea deal, the prosecution dropped the charges. Although this was a painful ordeal, I am very grateful to have had Mike's representation and expertise in navigating this scary and difficult process. I firmly believe that Mike's diligent work and willingness to stay the course in my defense played a large part in the prosecution's decision to drop the charges before trial.

Mr. Bartish is very knowledgable and provided outstanding counsel throughout the legal process. He has a thorough understanding of the law and was able to accurately share potential outcomes of the incident. He was clear about what was expected of us to assist him with the defense and provided a clea...r picture of the steps that would be undertaken leading up to the court hearings. He proved to be trustworthy and respected in the courtroom. As a result of his efforts , the sentence was reduced resulting in the best possible outcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mr. Bartish to others in need of legal guidance and representation.

After receiving a DUI on Labor Day weekend 2014, I called Michael Bartish. Michael reassured all my worries of losing my job and license. Michael was extremely knowledgeable about the DUI laws and regulations. He gave sound advice and reassurance. He was extremely helpful, approachable, and kept i...n close contact with me throughout the entire time dealing with the courts. His assistant Chasity was also very helpful with answering questions and doing paperwork. Michael was able to reduce many of my court fines, as well as reduce my court sentencing from super-drunk to impaired. He also was able to get me a restricted license instead of losing my license all with no jail time. Due to his sound advice and experience I am able to continue with my job and complete my matters through the court system. I highly recommend Michael Bartish for any matters concerning drinking and driving.