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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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alma ,,, | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amanda Jane Sterkenburg

If anyone else goes through what I went trough and they feel alone this would be the place , to come to ,, ,,,, Your Attention to my case has allowed me to focus on whats important to me ,,, MY KIDS ,,, Thank you for being there when i needed you

Amanda Sterkenburg

Replied last January 27, 2017

Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer

I actually found Amanda on Craigslist. I hired Amanda for a jurisdiction/ divorce case in 2016. My ex lives in Michigan and I reside in Ohio. So needless to say, I needed someone to fight for me in Michigan. Amanda was great! We communicated via phone call, text, USPS and email. If she did not a...nswer her phone, I would always hear from her within 24-48 hours. All emergencies were quickly addressed by her or a colleague. I was never alone. My case was dismissed! Amanda is the real deal. She's a fighter! Thank you Amanda DeShaun

Amanda Sterkenburg

Replied last January 27, 2017

DeShaun, It was my pleasure to assist you. Thank you for the review!

Posted by Elizabeth | January 27, 2017 | Hired 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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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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