Amanda Jane Sterkenburg

Amanda Jane Sterkenburg

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant

2401 Camelot Court, Ste M, Grand Rapids, MI

About Amanda

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 75%

Specializing in post-judgment custody disputes, divorce, parenting time, and paternity matters. Will drafting, parental designation, bankruptcy, power of attorney, and medical directive services available. Certified domestic mediator.

12 years | 100 cases

75%
Criminal Defense 15%

Handling charges of Driving while on Suspended License, Domestic Violence, Retail Fraud, and most other misdemeanor offenses.

12 years | 100 cases

15%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Specializing in land contract disputes. Certified civil mediator.

12 years | 100 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 11 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Amanda Sterkenburg PLC

2401 Camelot Court, Ste M, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

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Amanda Jane Sterkenburg's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Adam | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

She got the job done really quick..I will for sure use her again if I need a lawyer

Amanda Sterkenburg

Replied last March 26, 2019

Thank you Adam!

Posted by Brian | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent criminal defense

Amanda did an excellent job defending me against a bogus domestic violence charge, which I stood my ground on and refused to plead to. She singlehandedly debunked the testimony of 4 witnesses and brought out the truth of the case in front of a jury. Yes this case went all the way to a jury trial that... lasted 12 hours, and thanks to her confidence and determination, I was rendered a verdict of not guilty.

Amanda Sterkenburg

Replied last October 26, 2018

Brian, Thank you for your kind review. It was my pleasure to defend you!

Posted by Jeffrey | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An in-depth and personable attorney.

I had an incident in December, 2017, and I needed an attorney to defend me. She was able to do get the city attorney what I was aiming for. I'm looking to use her services for future use in a civil matter. She was very easy to talk to and her explanation of the situation was undeniably easy to unders...tand.

Posted by Cameron | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, friendly, and kind

Amanda was incredibly helpful over the course of my divorce. I've never been married before and was stressed out by the process, but she has helped me to have a stressless experience in the end. Amanda is transparent, relatable, and understanding. In a world of legal mud that confuses and stresses me..., she is a bright light of clarity and a friendly help! I couldn't recommend Amanda enough.

Posted by Elizabeth | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wow! Super lady who really cares for her client's welfare!

Keeps on top top of the situation and isn't afraid to act in your behalf. Communication is great with Amanda. Always answers my questions and gets back to me quickly when I text or email her. Adheres to the law and is fair to opposing lawyer even when she is not treated very well by that lawyer. ... I would highly advise Amanda!

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Amanda Jane Sterkenburg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Mysliwiec

Family lawyer | Jan 28

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"Amanda is both pleasant and direct with clients. She’s well practiced in Family Law and advocates for her client’s best interests."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Amanda Sterkenburg PLC

2014 - 2017

Freelance research and writing services, Amanda Sterkenburg PC

2013 - 2015

Legal Assistant, Kenneth P. Tableman PC

2013 - 2013

Intern, Stacy L. Van Dyken PC

2012 - 2014

Associate Attorney under 8.120, Access to Justice Clinic

Associations

2013 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Family Law Section

2012 - 2013

American Inns of Court

Education

2014

Western Michigan Cooley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Franklin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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