Berrien County Criminal Defense Attorneys

Berrien County is known for their incompetent prosecutor’s and police officers who could care less about following the law. The circuit and district court is filled with judges that love playing politics in the office as much as they do administering justice. You need our criminal defense attorneys by your side in Berrien County to guide you through the system.

If you have been charged with a crime, we know you are frightened and confused. We are worried because you know you are facing 1. jail or prison time. 2. huge fines and court costs. 3. losing your driving privileges. 4 losing your professional license. Any one of these criminal penalties could have a huge detrimental impact on your life. Sometimes people are facing all four of these penalties!

Attorney Shawn Haff and The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan know how to get you results! We won’t rest until you are get the best deal possible. For some, that might mean a not guilty verdict at trial. For others, it might mean getting some charges dropped. For others, it might mean not going to jail and avoiding probation. 

Shawn will protect your confidentiality! He Guarantees it!

Criminal convictions have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important to consult with Attorney Shawn Haff as soon as you get charged or arrested. Shawn and his attorneys understand the law and how prosecutors think. We understand how police think and act.  The longer you wait to talk to Shawn, the more harm that can be happening to your case! Do not wait! Call now!

When you call Shawn at 616-438-6719, you will get a free case strategy session! I will answer all your questions, tell you want to expect and what steps you need to take to get yourself the best results possible. 

The types of cases we see in Berrien County are DUI/OWI/DWI charges, felony drug cases, retail fraud, domestic violence charges and criminal sexual conduct. At your arraignment for a misdemeanor charge, the district court will have you meet with a prosecutor right afterwards. Do not take any plea deal offered by the prosecutor at that meeting. Call Shawn first and let him talk to you about your case and see if he can help you get a better deal. 

Misdemeanor criminal matters having the potential for a jail term of less than one year are handled by various district courts located throughout Berrien County. High court misdemeanors and felony cases in Berrien County are actually handled by the 2nd Circuit Court. Additionally, the Circuit Court hears criminal appeals, including District Court appeals and administrative driver’s license appeals. The Berrien County Courthouse is located at: