Lowell Criminal Defense Attorneys

The Lowell defense attorneys and lawyers of The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan are here to aggressively defend your rights!  We understand that good people make mistakes! We also understand that good people sometimes get falsely accused of a crime they didn’t commit.

Your first appearance at court will be at 63rd district court.  You will be in front of either Judge O’Hara or Judge Smolenski. If you are facing a felony charge, More than likely you will eventually have your case bumped up to the 17th circuit court in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan and Attorney Shawn Haff see a lot of retail frauds, criminal sexual conduct, drug charges and domestic violence cases come out of Lowell, Michigan. 

Lowell is home to the Red Arrow high school football team that has had an outstanding track record of success. 

You need to hire a expert criminal defense attorney to represent you if you are charged with or being investigated for committing a crime. Here are some pros and cons about what type of attorney you might elect to use for your defense. 

The Pros and Cons of a Court Appointed Lawyer

Pro: Free or available at a discounted rate depending on your income status

Pro: They have passed the Bar Exam and are real lawyers

Pro: They may have a good relationship with the local prosecutor

Pro: They know the local judges very well

Con: They may have many cases at the same time sometimes ten or more!

Con: They will not talk to your family! They may not talk to you very much!

Con: They may not have a lot of experience — fresh out of law school. 

Con: They may lack the money and time to build a strong defense

The Pros and Cons of a Private Criminal Defense Lawyer 

Pro: They will passed the BAR Exam

Pro: They have vast experience in handling criminal defense cases

Pro: A criminal defense lawyer has the resources to investigate your case

Pro: They can meet you when you need to discuss your case or have questions. 

Pro: They will be by your side at every court hearing and only you!

Con: You will have to pay for your lawyer’s retainer. 

If you have any questions relating to any pending case you might have in Lowell, call Attorney Shawn Haff right now at 616-438-6719. The call is free! Will you be?