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Erin L Emelander

Erin L Emelander

Attorney/Partner with Emelander Law Firm, P.C.
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI ...
  • Michigan
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Biography

Graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Criminal Justice.
Graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Was member of the Dean's List. Studied abroad in Australia and New Zealand.
Paralegal for The Law Office of Craig A. Jenison (6 years)
Prior Litigation Support Analyst for Varnum (2 years)
Prior internship with Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office: assisted prosecution with a cold case murder trial
Prior internship with Kent County Prosecutor's Office Juvenile Division
Established and ran her own law office following graduation for six months before accepting a position as Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Oceana County where she served under Joseph Bizon, Prosecuting Attorney (2 years)
Associate Attorney for Springstead Law Office, P.C. (2 years)
Adjunct professor for West Shore Community College in the Corrections Department (3 years)
Attorney/Partner of Emelander Law Firm, P.C. (2015 - current)

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    DUI & DWI
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Juvenile Law
    Animal & Dog Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    By appointment only 231-303-5005
  • Contingent Fees
    Depending on the type of legal matter, and circumstances therein, we may decide to accept a case on a contingency fee basis.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
ID Number: P75900
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney/Partner
Emelander Law Firm, P.C.
- Current
Associate Attorney
Springstead Law Office, P.C.
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Adjunct Professor
West Shore Community College
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Chief Assistant Prosecutor
Oceana County Prosecutor's Office
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Founder/Attorney
Law Office of Erin L. Fisher, PLLC
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Paralegal
Law Office of Craig A. Jenison
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Internship
Kent County Prosecutor's Office
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Litigation Analyst
Varnum
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Internship
Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office
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Administrative Assistant / Security / Events Coordination
Freedom Village Retirement Village
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Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (2012)
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Honors: Dean's List
Activities: Paid note taker Mock Trial Studied abroad in Australia and New Zealand Internship with Kent County Prosecutor's Office
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University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Legal studies
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Monash University Law Chambers, Melbourne, Australia
Legal studies
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Grand Valley State University
B.S. (2007) | Behavioral Science
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Honors: Honor Roll
Activities: Youth Group leader Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office Internship
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan  # P75900
Member
Current
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Oceana/Newaygo Bar Association
Current
Activities: Former President
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Certifications
Family Law
ICLE
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
31 East Wood Street, PO Box 849
Newaygo, MI 49337
Telephone: (231) 303-5005