Providing Our Clients Quality Service With A Personal Touch
We offer the skilled legal services that people in western Michigan need and deserve. When you call our office, you talk to us, not a paralegal or office worker. We take care of you from the initial consultation to the final resolution of your legal issue. As our client, you will always work directly with one of us, and you will never be handed off to a staff member.
A Full-Service Law Firm Focused On Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal Defense And Personal Injury
At Standard & Berry, PLLC, we are lawyers who try to meet as many of your legal needs as we can by offering a range of legal services. This general practice approach allows us to anticipate other challenges you may have in the future. It is not unusual for us to forge relationships that last for years as our clients’ legal concerns change over time. Our reasonable and transparent billing practices – combined with our devoted, personalized approach to serving our clients – have resulted in a strong referral business.
Estate Planning
Safeguarding Your Legacy
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Personal Injury
Fighting For Compensation
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Family Law
Protecting What Is Most Important
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Criminal Defense
Defending Your Future
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We Are Approachable And Truly Care About The Welfare Of Our Clients
Strong client relationships are the backbone of our practice. We get to know our clients personally and become invested in their lives. We do not make false promises, and we will never sugarcoat our assessment of your situation. Our philosophy is to treat clients as we would treat our family members, with responsiveness, care and kindness. No matter what brings you into our office, we will always strive to help you achieve your goals for the future.
Always Ready To Negotiate Or Go To Trial, If Necessary
For any case that involves an opposing party, be it an insurance company, a prosecutor or another family law attorney, negotiation is always our preferred first option. We find that working toward a negotiated agreement almost always results in the best outcomes. However, if an agreement can’t be reached, then we will put our trial experience to work and take your case to court.
Denise M. Standard
Attorney Standard focuses on estate planning, criminal law and family law.
Matthew Berry
Attorney Berry focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, personal injury and family law.
Our Case Results Speak For Themselves
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Felony Resist and Obstruct reduced to misdemeanor, no jail
People v T_____
Domestic Violence 3rd, Domestic Violence 2nd, Habitual Offender 2nd reduced to Domestic Violence 3rd, 60 days jail
People v G_____
Domestic Violence, dismissed
People v J_____
Controlled Substance – Del/Manf Cocaine, Drug Supplemental, Habitual Offender 3rd reduced to Controlled Substance – Del/Manf Cocaine Less than 50 grams, no jail
People v B_____
Domestic Violence 3rd, Habitual Offender4th, reduced to Attempt Domestic Violence 3rd, 30 days jail
People v S_____
Felony Aggravated Domestic Violence, Habitual Offender 4th, Dismissed
People v R_____
Receiving and Concealing Stolen Motor Vehicle, Dismissed
People v S_____
Prisoner Possessing Contraband, Dismissed
Arrange A Consultation
To set up a consultation to discuss your legal needs, call Standard & Berry, PLLC at 616-622-3064 or fill out our online contact form. We will evaluate your situation, give you our assessment and recommend a path forward.
