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Shawn L. Perry

4.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mediation, Family ... +4 more

29 Pearl St NW Ste 421, Grand Rapids, MI

About Shawn

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

All types of criminal law. successfully defended first degree murder case. drunk driving, drug related offenses, domestic violence, theft crimes.

38 years

25%
Mediation 20%

26 years

20%
Family 15%

divorce, custody, paternity, child support, parenting time, guardianship

38 years

15%
Child Custody 10%

36 years

10%
Child Support 10%

36 years

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

including drives license restoration

38 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 37 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1988

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Shawn L. Perry Attorney At Law

29 Pearl St NW Ste 421, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-3019

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Shawn L. Perry's Reviews

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unqualified, Unethical.Unorganized A terrible choice

Ms. Perry made so many self promoting promises and claims that I was confident at first. After she assured shed have my case thrown out in court.She never took a call even from jail her secretary said she doesnt ( do collect calls) Refused to meet with me even once. refused to ever take a call fro...m my brother or my uncle or my spouse. Berated my uncle at court for calling the office so often. Didnt submit any of the evidence that my uncle and my spouse had to get themselves because she didnt have the time apparently. Never used the evidence. Didnt call the police officer that volunteered to testify on my behalf. Completely went to court with absolutely no evidence. no plan and even I thought I looked guilty after that redicuolous proceeding. It went from bad to worse. Then much to my surprise this attorney that said shed fight and fight hard for me tells me 10 min before court starts 4 months after our last meeting that I have 10 min to decide to cop a pkea or face 15 yes of PRISON. for a crime she knew I did not commit. It scarred me bad I took the plea knowing that sealed my fate I trusted her as my attorney. I did trust her and noone else did at all. Even another officer doubted her ability. well.I ended up going to prison for what she said never should have even got to court in the 1st place. I find out later her only specialty is in child custody and divorce. She advertises criminal defense.big huge difference. Then the final straw.Find out that theres a good chance she had a conflict of interest and never said a word. If your freedom and name is at risk I hope your much smarter than I was.

Posted by Ernest | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Great at what she does

She was a great person and was there when I had questions and when I needed her for something and did a great job I would use her again in a minute she is someone I would really reccomend if you need help

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015

Unacceptible. Keep looking.

If I could give this Lawyer 0 stars, I would. Shawn does a great job of building expectations and having zero follow through. I was impressed and loved her after my consultation, but after I handed over my deposit, it took 6 months of me leaving voicemails with NO response before I marched down the...re personally in august and asked what progress she had made. (After I had given her my deposit, she promised to be in touch with me regularly to update on my case progress. She never called.) I was happy after my meeting with her in August, she did a great job of appeasing my worries even though it was obvious that she had made no stride in my case. I trusted that this time, something would be accomplished, only I haven't heard from her since. (It's been over a year since my deposit.) Bottom line, I gave this woman every dime i had, and the only research she did on my case was try to remember what it was I came to her for in the first place... I have still never heard a word, never had a case, and nothing was ever even started let alone done. Please do not place your delicate case in Shawn's clearly money-driven-only hands. I regret giving her my life savings for nothing.

Posted by Tereasa | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Thank you

Such a blessing to have Shawn,not only as a consistent on top of things attorney but also becoming a true friend and family! Highly recommended

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

well prepared

After leaving the office from my initial consultation, I immediately felt more confident about my case. During the 2 day court hearing she remained in charged, dedicated & professional. She arrived to court well prepared and did a fantastic job at cross examination. I was able to ask questions and... email her anytime I wanted to stay updated on my case. She won my case too!

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Matthew Berry

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

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"Shawn is a brilliant, skilled attorney as well as a wonderful, compassionate mediator. I highly endorse her."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Shawn. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Renee Wagenaar

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is a highly skilled, competent family law attorney. Shawn works hard for her clients and she is incredibly dedicated to finding the best outcome. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Resolution Honoring, Ingham County Board of Commisioners

2007

volunteer of the year, Boys and Girls club of Lansing

Associations

2013 - Present

Michigan association of court mediators

2010 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

1990 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

1988 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

2002 - 2008

State of Michigan friend of the court burea

citizens advisory committee

1998 - 2008

Ingham County Bar Association, Family Law Section

1997 - 2010

michigan referee association

1997 - 2008

friend of the court association

Education

1987

Michigan State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Eastern Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2007

luncheon series

child support guidelines

2006

Friend of the court association

property seizure

2006

family division referees

substantial change of circumstance

2005

Ingham county Teen Court

juvenile justice

2005

Chance at childhood program

custody evaluations

2004

Ingham county teen court

juvenile justice

2003

Family Court Judges

established custodial environment

2002

FOC investigators and referees

custody evaluations

2001

relative placement

kinder care and guardianships

2001

family court referees

100 mile rule

2000

experienced mediators

advanced mediation training

1999

new mediator trianing

mediation training

1999

advanced court mediators and foc investigators

domestic violence training

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