Michelle Armand brings more than 34 years of experience to our office. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Legal Studies from Ferris State University and has worked as a legal assistant/paralegal with lawyers, clients, and courts across West Michigan.
If you face criminal charges in Michigan, you might feel overwhelmed by how quickly the court process can move. You need someone who knows the local rules and how to respond promptly and effectively.
We defend clients in district and circuit courts across Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, and Newaygo Counties. Our firm can handle cases involving charges like:
After an arrest or accusation, we can meet with you immediately, explain the charges against you, and start preparing right away. We’ll look at police reports, evidence, and whether law enforcement followed the rules. Our team will work diligently to lower the severity of the charges, protect your rights, and defend you aggressively at trial if necessary.
If the state suspended or revoked your license, we can help you take steps to get it back. People can lose their driving privileges for many reasons, such as multiple traffic violations, unpaid tickets, failure to appear in court, or convictions related to alcohol or drugs. The process of restoring your license depends on why the state took your license and whether it was suspended or revoked.
A suspension usually means your license gets taken away for a set period. After that time passes, you might still need to pay a fee or take action to get your license back. If you miss a step, the suspension could remain in effect.
A revocation is more serious and harder to undo. In these cases, you must apply for a full reinstatement through the Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight (OHAO). If any part of your application is missing or incorrect, the state may deny your request and make you wait before trying again.
Our firm can help you gather the right documents, meet relevant deadlines, and prepare for any hearings. We’ve helped many people across Michigan get back on the road with full or restricted licenses, sometimes after years without one.
A criminal record can create problems years after your case ends. Even a single conviction can affect job opportunities, housing options, or professional licenses. If you qualify, Michigan’s Clean Slate laws let you ask the court to clear certain convictions from your record.
We can review your record and tell you what convictions you can expunge. Under Michigan law, most non-violent felonies and many misdemeanors now qualify. We can also help you seek expungement of some marijuana offenses that do not count as crimes today.
We’ll handle all the relevant paperwork for you and prepare you for your expungement hearing. We’ve helped clients across Mecosta, Osceola, and nearby counties file clean, accurate petitions and show the court why they deserve a second chance.
If a family member can’t make decisions for themselves due to age, disability, or illness, you might need to ask the courts to appoint a legal guardian or conservator for them. A guardian makes decisions about the person’s care, while a conservator handles their money and property.
We help families file these cases in probate courts across West Michigan. These cases often involve seniors, adults with disabilities, or minor children whose parents can’t provide care.
Our team can help you collect strong evidence of the need for a guardian or conservator and file the right paperwork. We can also help you understand your duties if the court puts you in charge. If someone objects to your petition, we’ll represent you at the hearing and answer the court’s questions.
We represent landlords and tenants in eviction cases and other rental disputes in Mecosta and Osceola counties. Many of the cases we handle involve Ferris State students living in Big Rapids.
Whether you’re a landlord trying to recover unpaid rent or a tenant dealing with unsafe housing, we can explain what the law allows and the steps you can take. We’ll clarify how Michigan’s Truth in Renting Act or Landlord-Tenant Relationships Act applies to your situation and help you make informed decisions.
We’ve handled cases about lease violations, early move-outs, repair issues, and more. We help clients understand what the court looks for, what evidence they need, and how to make their case. We offer free consultations to Ferris State students who face housing problems or court notices.
