The Criminal Defense Law Center of
West Michigan
Attorney Shawn Haff gets results for people facing criminal charges for drunk driving, drug charges, domestic violence and theft crimes throughout Van Buren County and all of Michigan.
Please contact our experienced Michigan Criminal Defense lawyer right away when being investigated or charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime in Van Buren County, Michigan.
The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan is here to aggressively defend your rights! Our criminal defense attorneys understand that good people make mistakes! We also understand that good people sometimes get falsely accused of a crime they didn’t commit.
When you are facing criminal charges or being investigated for committing a crime in Van Buren, you need experienced, aggressive and skillful representation. Attorney Shawn Haff is a five star rated lawyer who gets results! I and my lawyers have represented clients all throughout West Michigan. Clients love Shawn and his team because they get great results and provide personalized representation.
We see people charged with drunk driving, criminal sexual conduct, retail fraud and domestic violence in this county. The prosecutor’s office is skillful and talented. Do not face that team, which does not have your best interest in mind, without having a lawyer like Shawn by your side.
If your case is taken to trial, we will fight and challenge the prosecutor’s case at every step. You can rest assured that we will not let you get pushed around by an overly zealous prosecutor.
In what might be a surprise to some people, this county a few years back averaged more drunk driving arrests that most counties in Michigan. While these charges might be common, you can’t take any drunk driving charge like it isn’t serious.
Van Buren – Paw Paw
212 Paw Paw St.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Fax: 269-657-8298
Jeff Dufon (P45292)
Chief Judge
269-657-8229
Kathleen M. Brickley (P41930)
Chief Judge Pro Tem
269-657-8260
Michael J. Bedford
Prosecuting Attorney
Probation Dept.
269-657-8214
Robert T. Hentchel (P28946)
Chief Judge
Courthouse Annex, 212 Paw Paw St, Ste 130
Paw Paw, MI 49079
269-657-8222
Arthur H. Clarke III (P29110)
Chief Judge Pro Tem
1007 E Wells St, Box 311
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-5258
We have a proven track record of success of obtaining optimum results for clients charged with crimes including:
Misdemeanor criminal matters having the potential for a jail term of less than one year are handled by various district courts located throughout Van Buren County. High court misdemeanors and felony cases in Van Buren County are actually handled by the 27th Circuit Court. Additionally, the Circuit Court hears criminal appeals, including District Court appeals and administrative driver’s license appeals. Remember, our Van Buren County Criminal Defense Lawyers and Attorneys can help you every step of the way in your journey through the criminal justice system. Call Shawn now for a free case strategy session at 616-438-6719. The longer you wait the harder it will be for you to get the results you need! Let Shawn and his lawyers guide you through a maze of hostile police officers, tough judges and prosecutors!
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