Byron Center Criminal Defense Attorney
Byron Center is a fast-growing, well-established community in southwest Kent County — close to Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and the shopping corridor around RiverTown, and home to a lot of families and professionals with a great deal to protect. I'm Shawn Haff, and I defend people charged with crimes throughout Byron Center and Kent County. If you have been arrested or you know you are under investigation, the smartest move you can make is to talk to a defense lawyer before you talk to anyone else. The call is free, and I'm available 24/7 at 616-438-6719.
Where Your Byron Center Case Will Be Heard
District-court matters for the Byron Township area are handled by the 63rd District Court, which covers the townships and smaller communities of Kent County. Felonies are prosecuted at the 17th Circuit Court in downtown Grand Rapids. I practice in both every week.
Charges I Defend in Byron Center
I handle the full range of criminal cases in and around Byron Center, including:
- OWI / drunk driving and repeat-offense OWI
- Domestic violence and assault charges
- Drug crimes — possession, delivery, and manufacturing
- Marijuana charges over the legal limit or with intent to deliver
- Retail fraud, larceny, and other theft crimes
- Criminal sexual conduct and other felonies
- Weapons and firearm charges
- Probation violations and expungement to clear an old record
Why Local Experience Matters
In an affluent, growing community, an arrest can put a career, a professional license, a business, or a college future on the line. I defend Byron Center clients on OWI, domestic violence, drug, theft, and assault charges — and I fight to make sure one bad night does not define the rest of your life.
I don't just show up and take a plea. I read the police reports, watch the bodycam and dashcam footage, test whether the stop and any search were legal, and look for the constitutional problems that can get evidence thrown out — and cases dismissed. When trial is the right answer, I'm ready to try it. When a deferral, diversion, or reduction is the better outcome, I know how to get it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which court will handle my Byron Center case?
The 63rd District Court handles misdemeanors and felony arraignments for the Byron Township area, and felony cases move to the Kent County 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids.
I have never been in trouble before. What are my options?
First-time offenders in Michigan often qualify for deferrals or diversion that can end in a dismissal and no public conviction. I will tell you exactly what is realistic for your charge at our free consultation.
Talk to a Byron Center Defense Lawyer Today
A criminal charge moves fast, and the first days matter most. Call me directly at 616-438-6719 for a free, confidential consultation — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No receptionist, no voicemail, just a straight conversation about how to defend your case.