Renee Lynn Wagenaar

Renee Lynn Wagenaar

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +5 more

29 Pearl Street NW, Suite 421, Grand Rapids, MI

About Renee

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 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

WN Law PLLC

29 Pearl Street NW, Suite 421, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Renee Lynn Wagenaar's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Family

Posted by Kris | August 21, 2012 | Family

Very Compassionate

After meeting with several other lawyers, I choose to have Renee help me with my family court case. She is very prompt returning my emails, even on a holiday when an issue arose w/ my Ex. I greatly appreciate all she has done to advise me. She is sincere, and willing to help, in any way she can.

Posted by Juanetta | May 03, 2012 | Family

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL

I live in Franklin County Ohio, but have a FOC case in Kent County MI. My son's father has made my life a living hell since moving away. He's now interested in seeing our son since I moved to get a job and provide a life for us,w hen he refused to help when we lived in the same county. My experience ...dealing with the referee and jusge assigned to us on my own has been the worst. They have been rude and down right disrespectful to me in court, geranting him everythting that he request and even requiring me to travel with my son for his father's visits. i spent a whole month intermittently looking for a lawyer that a) I could afford b)would be willing to work a long distance case c) just listen to me. i sent my information to Renee's website and she promptly reponded. She spoke to me regarding my case and even went so far as to go to the court and pull our file and review it, and contact me again to tell me if she could help me. All of that before she asked for any retainer. Once we decided to work together, she made it so easy. She has been prompt with responding to my emails (even on the weekends) and she has kept me up to date on everything. im so truly thankful to have found her and she has been a joy to work with.

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Renee Lynn Wagenaar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Family lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Renee Lynn Wagenaar is a great family law attorney. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing her legal expertise in action and I would not hesitate to recommend this lawyer to any client in need."

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Matthew Burns

Family lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Renee has been my opposing counsel on a few matters and each time she has represented her clients vigorously and thoroughly. She has a real passion for helping her clients, which is an asset that not all attorneys possess, and is respected among her peers."

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William Weise

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Grabel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Renee on several cases and have seen firsthand the amazing job she does for her clients."

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Michelle Mclean

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Renee is very knowledgable and works hard for her clients. She takes reasonable positions when it is in her client's best interests to do so. She is well-respected and highly ethical."

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Allison Sleight

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently had the opportunity to work with Renee in a child custody dispute. She demonstrated an extensive knowledge of the law and her client's position, but did not let that get in the way of getting the matter resolved to benefit all of the parties - and especially the parties' child. I appreciated her willingness to work quickly and efficiently."

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Aaron Hamming

Unknown lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have consulted with Renee on several matters and have also referred several cases to her. She provides excellent representation and is very professional."

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Barry Poulson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Atty Wagenaar has good insights into the legal system, and provides good advice to posters here on AVVO. If you are seeking help for criminal defense or a family law crisis, it would be worth your time to contact her."

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Matthew Burns

Family lawyer

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Marcie Ridley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Hackett

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Weise

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Grabel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Courtney Quist

Family lawyer

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Michelle Mclean

Family lawyer

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Shawn Perry

Family lawyer

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Allison Sleight

Family lawyer

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Bruce Block

Criminal defense lawyer

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Valerie Smulders

Family lawyer

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Barry Poulson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2010

Certificate of Merit Insurance Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2008

Raymond Burr Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2008

Certificate of Merit Criminal Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, WN Law PLLC

2004 - Present

Advanced Impact Therapist, Lutheran Child & Family Service

Associations

2011 - Present

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)

2011 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Family Law Section

2011 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

2011 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Western Michigan University

MA - Masters

2000

Calvin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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