Caledonia Criminal Defense Attorney
Caledonia is a prosperous community in southeast Kent County — strong schools, growing neighborhoods, and families who have invested a lot in their futures here. When a criminal charge threatens that, you want a defense attorney who takes it as seriously as you do. I'm Shawn Haff, and I defend people charged with crimes throughout Caledonia 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 Caledonia Case Will Be Heard
Caledonia Township cases are handled at the 63rd District Court, which serves the townships of Kent County, and felonies are tried at the 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. I appear in these courtrooms constantly and know the prosecutors and judges who run them.
Charges I Defend in Caledonia
I handle the full range of criminal cases in and around Caledonia, 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
A conviction can cost you a job, a professional license, a coaching or volunteer role, or a child's college plans. I defend Caledonia clients on OWI, domestic violence, drug, theft, and assault charges with an eye on protecting everything a conviction would otherwise put at risk.
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
Where does a Caledonia criminal case go?
To the 63rd District Court for misdemeanors and felony arraignments, and to the Kent County 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids for felony trials.
Can a charge be kept off my record in Caledonia?
Frequently, yes — through deferrals, diversion, reductions, or dismissals, depending on the charge and your record. The earlier I am involved, the more of those doors stay open.
Talk to a Caledonia 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.