Hopkins Criminal Defense Attorney
Hopkins is a small, rural village in northeastern Allegan County, surrounded by farmland between Grand Rapids and Allegan. It is the kind of tight community where a criminal charge is felt quickly — and where you want a lawyer who knows the county's courts. I'm Shawn Haff, and I defend people charged with crimes throughout Hopkins and Allegan 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 Hopkins Case Will Be Heard
Hopkins cases are heard at the 57th District Court in Allegan for misdemeanors and felony arraignments, and felonies are tried at the Allegan County 48th Circuit Court in Allegan. I defend clients in both regularly.
Charges I Defend in Hopkins
I handle the full range of criminal cases in and around Hopkins, 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
Rural does not mean minor. I defend Hopkins clients on OWI stops along US-131 and the county roads, drug charges, domestic violence, theft, and assault — investigating every traffic stop and search and fighting to protect your record and your license.
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
What court handles a Hopkins criminal charge?
The 57th District Court in Allegan for misdemeanors, and the 48th Circuit Court in Allegan for felonies.
Is it worth hiring a lawyer for a charge in a small town?
Absolutely. The size of the town does not change the size of the consequences — a conviction is still permanent. A local, experienced defense can be the difference between a dismissal and a record.
Talk to a Hopkins 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.