Criminal Defense Attorney
Proven Criminal Defense Results in West Michigan
OWI reductions, felony dismissals, domestic violence charges dropped. Real outcomes from 1,500+ cases handled by Grand Rapids attorney Shawn Haff. See the proof.
I don’t talk about what I might do — I show you what I’ve already done. Below are real case results from courtrooms across West Michigan. Every case is different and these outcomes don’t guarantee the same result in yours, but they show what’s possible with an experienced defense attorney who knows these courts inside and out.
26 case results
OWI Reduced to Impaired Driving
Client faced full OWI charge with BAC over the legal limit. Challenged the traffic stop and negotiated reduction to impaired driving, significantly reducing penalties.
OWI Dismissed
Successfully challenged the legality of the traffic stop. Case dismissed entirely.
Super Drunk (High BAC) Reduced
Client charged with High BAC OWI (.17+). Negotiated reduction to standard OWI, avoiding enhanced penalties.
Second-Offense OWI Reduced
Client facing felony-level second offense. Secured misdemeanor reduction.
Domestic Violence — Not Guilty at Trial
Took a domestic violence charge to trial and secured a not-guilty verdict.
Domestic Violence — Dismissed After Prior Lawyer Advised a Plea
The client's previous attorney told them to enter a plea. We moved the case forward to trial instead — and got it dismissed.
Domestic Violence Charges — Dropped or Dismissed Before Trial
A large number of domestic violence charges dropped or dismissed before trial after exposing weaknesses in the state's case.
Domestic Violence — Dismissed
Charges dropped after exposing inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s statements and lack of physical evidence.
Aggravated Domestic Violence — Reduced to Simple Assault
Client faced enhanced DV charge. Negotiated significant reduction.
Drug Charge — Not Guilty at Trial
Client was surrounded by people smoking and using drugs. We took the case to trial and won a not-guilty verdict.
Drug Charges — Dropped or Dismissed Before Trial
A large number of drug charges dismissed or dropped before trial by challenging the search, the stop, and the evidence.
Felony Drug Delivery — Reduced to Possession
Client facing years in prison on delivery charge. Negotiated reduction to simple possession with probation.
Marijuana Manufacturing — Dismissed
Challenged the legality of the search warrant. Evidence suppressed, case dismissed.
Possession of Controlled Substance — HYTA
Young client received Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status, keeping the record clean.
Retail Fraud — No Jail After Prior Lawyer Predicted Prison
The client's previous lawyer said the case would end in a prison sentence. Our client didn't spend a single day in jail.
Felony Embezzlement — Dropped
Felony embezzlement charge dropped entirely after challenging the prosecution’s evidence.
Retail Fraud First Degree (Felony) — Reduced to Misdemeanor
Client facing felony charge. Negotiated reduction to misdemeanor retail fraud.
Retail Fraud — Dismissed
Charges dismissed after demonstrating lack of intent.
Criminal Sexual Conduct (Sexual Assault) — Dismissed at Trial
A criminal sexual conduct sexual assault charge dismissed at trial.
Accosting a Child for Immoral Purposes — Dropped
Serious felony charge dropped after thorough investigation revealed critical weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
CSC (Criminal Sexual Conduct) — Reduced
Negotiated significant charge reduction, avoiding sex offender registry.
CCW (Carrying Concealed Weapon) — Dismissed
Weapons charge dismissed after challenging the circumstances of the arrest.
Felony Assault — Reduced to Misdemeanor
Client facing felony charge. Secured misdemeanor reduction, avoiding prison time.
Felony Charge — Reduced to Misdemeanor
Felony dropped to misdemeanor through aggressive pre-trial negotiation.
HYTA Sentencing Secured
Multiple courts across West Michigan. Obtained Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status for clients under 26, keeping their records clean.
Probation Violations — Resolved Without Jail
Multiple courts. Clients facing revocation of probation received continued probation instead of incarceration.