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Joshua Blanchard

Joshua Blanchard

Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ...
  • Michigan
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Joshua Blanchard is a trial lawyer who holds a BBA in Accounting from Northwood University and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He operated a solo law practice representing clients in criminal trial matters throughout the state of Michigan. He has tried a number of jury trials to verdict and has obtained “not guilty” verdicts for his clients in both bench and jury trials. Mr. Blanchard is admitted to practice in Michigan state courts as well as in Federal Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan. Mr. Blanchard represents people in need of a strong trial advocate throughout Michigan. He is student of advanced trial and communication techniques. He is a graduate of the CDAM Trial Lawyers College. Mr. Blanchard is also a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. As part of his training, Mr. Blanchard spent three weeks secluded at Thunderhead Ranch in the mountains of Wyoming where he studied advanced trial techniques under the direction of Gerry Spence and some of this country’s best trial lawyers. To schedule a consultation with Mr. Blanchard, please call our office at (616) 773-2945.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Legal Malpractice
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Juvenile Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Areas
  • Sexual Assault
  • Grand Rapids Criminal Defense
  • Homicide Defense
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    VISA / Mastercard / Discover
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Blanchard Law
- Current
Trial Lawyer
Miel & Carr, PLC
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Attorney-at-law
Joshua Blanchard, PLC
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Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. | Law
Honors: Cum Laude, Certificate of Merit - Bankruptcy, Certificate of Merit - Mortgages & Land Contracts
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Awards
Graduate
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Mr. Blanchard spent nearly a month at the Trial Lawyers College honing his trial practice skills with some of the nation's best trial advocates.
Trial Lawyers College Graduate
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan
Member
Current
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Rotary Club of Clare
Member
Current
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Federal District Court - Western District of Michigan
Member of Bar
Current
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Federal District Court - Eastern District of Michigan
Member of Bar
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Member
Current
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State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section
Board Member
- Current
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Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Board of Directors
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
Blanchard Law
309 S. Lafayette Street
Suite 208
Greenville, MI 48838
Toll-Free: (616) 773-2945