Misdemeanor Lawyer in Grand Rapids, MI

The penalties for being convicted of a misdemeanor in Michigan can affect you personally, professionally, and financially and not just you, but your family as well. Misdemeanor penalties include expensive fines, costs, and fees to both the court and often the Secretary of State; jail time, lengthy probation, community service and/or work crew, the loss of your driver’s license; and often the loss of your job, any future jobs; and a criminal conviction on your criminal record. A misdemeanor conviction will appear on any background check or security clearance, job application, school admission application or military application. A conviction may also prevent you from traveling to Canada or outside the United States, and may affect your seeking custody of, or parenting time with, your children. Multiple convictions will increase the seriousness of the penalties.

Judith A. Baxter is a trial attorney with 35 years of courtroom experience handling a wide variety of misdemeanor cases, including over 20 years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Her extensive knowledge of and experience with the prosecutor’s office and in the court system, combined with her dedication to each and every one of her clients, provides Ms. Baxter in depth insight about each of her cases, and gives her clients an advantage in securing favorable resolutions of their cases, including reducing charges, dismissal of charges, and winning cases in court. Judith A. Baxter will stand by you every step of the way as your case proceeds through the court system.