Top Rated Traverse City, MI Child Custody Lawyers

20 child custody lawyers serve Traverse City, MI. Compare the best based on 159+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Grand Traverse County are listed below.

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Traverse City Has 20 Child Custody Attorneys with 159 Reviews

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Phelps Legal Group, PLC
13919 SW Bayshore Drive, Ste. G02, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

We serve individuals and families in issues of utmost importance--each with wisdom, courage & heart.

Rating: 9.6

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Smith & Johnson Attorneys PC
534 E. Front St, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Brain Injury, Personal Injury and more

Smith & Johnson, Attorneys PC - Northern Michigan's child custody and support specialists

Rating: 10

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Child Custody Lawyers in Traverse City, MI

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Wilson Kester
627 West Front Street, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: I love being a family law attorney and am dedicated to serving and empowering my clients. My practice includes nearly all aspects of family law. Honored to serve as Chair Elect for the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, I currently C...

Rating: 10

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Willingham & Cote', PC
400 W. Front St., Ste. 205, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Torree J. Breen is a shareholder and has practiced law for over 20 years. She is the chair of the Estate Planning and Family Law Practice Groups and a member of the firm’s Hospitality and Alcohol Law Practice Group. Ms. Breen drafts wills, trusts,...

Rating: 10

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James W. Saffell
236 1/2 E. Front Street, Suite 20, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, James Saffell earned his law degree at the University of Denver College of Law in 1986. Mr. Saffell earned membership to the University of Denver Law Review and the National Moot Court Team for ...

Rating: 8.6

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Sterling Law Office, PLLC
13919 S West Bay Shore Dr Ste 209, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Sterling Law Office handles most family law matters on behalf of both women and men, married and unmarried, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting time, paternity, pre-nuptial agreements, and personal protection orders. In addition to f...

Rating: 8.7

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Pezzetti, Vermetten & Popovits, P.C.
600 E. Front Street, Ste. 102, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Melissa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2006 and graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2010. Melissa’s practice includes representation of individuals in divorce, post-divorce, custody, pate...

Rating: 7.5

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409 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Review: "John Tilley helped me obtain custody of my children. He is knowledgeable and well respected by the judges. He always returned my phone calls promptly and showed genuine concern for my case throughout my divorce from my wife. He effectively defende..."

Rating: 7.2

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Law Office of Gerald F. Chefalo
3250 Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: On the first day of law school, they asked why were there. I replied that "I've always wanted to find out what was behind the wizard's curtain." Since that day, I have continued in my pursuit of knowledge and have been fascinated to learn that the...

Rating: 7.6

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Sterling Law
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive, Suite 209, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: At Sterling Law Office, I handle mostly family law matters on behalf of both men and women, married and unmarried, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting time, paternity, pre-nuptial agreements, and personal protection orders. At Sterli...

Rating: 6.4

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Jason D. Jenkinson, PLLC
125 Park Street, Suite 100, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: "Jason was very prompted he help us keep our house. He was very responsive with the bank and getting in touch with them to see what we had to do. Then kept us informed all the time and was very prompted on getting paperwork into the bank and to us...."

Rating: 6.7

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Marie Walker Law
7930 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: "Per Aspera Ad Astra" From Difficulties to the Stars I am a former social worker who went into the law to be able to advocate more effectively for families and children. Nobody wins unless everybody wins. Call for a free consultation: Divorce-Cust...

Rating: 8.2

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Running, Wise & Ford, PLC
326 E. State Street, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Attorney David M. Glancy earned his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2004. He received his Bachelors Degree from Hope College (2001). Mr. Glancy is an active member of t...

Rating: 7.0

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814 S Garfield Ave Ste A, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Native Peoples Law, Child Abuse and more

Rating: 8.3

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Wilson Kester
627 W. Front Street, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I am an advocate with a strong desire to help others, and I take great pride in guiding people through the legal system while supporting them as they begin new chapters in their lives. Originally from Burr Ridge, Illinois—a suburb of Chicago—I alw...

Rating: 6.6

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Schmeltzer Law PLLC
537 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite 1A, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Drawing upon life and work experiences, I seek to serve clients by providing practical legal solutions to life's complex problems. I will work with you to understand your needs, goals and legal objectives to determine the best plan of action to he...

Rating: 6.4

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Wilson Kester the Empowered Divorce Source
627 W Front St, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Jordan N. Lindsey, Attorney & Counselor at Law, is an effective and empowering litigator of family law. She genuinely cares about each of her clients and the outcomes of their matters. She has an impressive educational background, as she earned he...

Rating: 6.1

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Roman S Grucz, Attorney at Law
PO Box 124, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 6.5

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415 Franklin St, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Alimony, Business and more

Rating: 6.5

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Conlon Legal Services
537 S. Garfield B, Suite 200, Traverse City, MI

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Mediation, Criminal Defense and more

Rating: 6.5

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