Specialties
Samuels Law office of Big Rapids Michigan provides the experience and quality representation to effective handle all criminal matters, including OWI/drunk driving, (MIP) minor in possession, domestic violence, Drug Charges, Break and Entering, Criminal Sexual Conduct and Murder. The firm also specializes in Family Law expertly handling Divorce, Child Custody, Complex Property Divisions, Child Support, Abuse and Neglect, Juvenile Delinquency, Adoption and Guardianship.
Founder, James R. Samuels, is admitted to practice in Michigan and Federal Courts, and is also the former Prosecuting Attorney of Mecosta County. He is recognized by other criminal lawyers around Michigan for his trial skills in criminal cases.
History
Established in 1996.
Jim Samuels is a trial attorney with over 25 years of courtroom experience. He served as the elected Prosecuting Attorney in Mecosta County for 12 years and also served on the Board of Directors for the Prosecuting Attorney's Association of Michigan. He has taught advanced trial practice to prosecutors throughout the state.
After returning to private practice in 1996, Jim Samuels focused the majority of his practice on criminal defense.
The firm handles both criminal and family law matters. Attorneys James R. Samuels has extensive experience in criminal law and handle a wide range of cases from drunk driving (DUI) to homicide. Attorney Erin Carrier also has experience in criminal law and handles a wide range of misdemeanor cases and cases involving juvenile delinquents. Attorney Stacy Flanery has dedicated her practice to family law matters and appeals.
Samuels Law Office is a law firm dedicated to making a difference.
Meet the Business Owner: James S.
Jim Samuels has written and published on the topic of false confession and also on issues related to confessions by the mentally retarded. He is currently promoting legislation that would require law enforcement to record interrogation and is working within the criminal justice system to implement reforms on eyewitness identification. Mr. Samuels is Vice-President of Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan and was appointed to the State Bar of MI Task Force for recording interrogations. He received the prestigious 2006 Justice for All Award from the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan for exceptional dedication to the cause of justice.
James Samuels was recently selected as one of Michigan's "Super Lawyers" in the area of criminal defense. Super Lawyers are selected based on a number of criteria including representation of clients, experience, awards, peer evaluation, and professional activities. Only 5% of the lawyers in the state are chosen for Super Lawyer status.