James Kiebel | Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Lawyer

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About James

Grand Rapids Attorney James J. Kiebel founded Kiebel law offices in 2012 after passing the Michigan Bar exam. Grand Rapids Attorney James Kiebel's journey into the practice of law is a unique one. Attorney Kiebel  has been recognized as one of Michigan's Top 40 under 40 Trial Attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers and as One of the 10 best criminal Defense Attorneys by  the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.

Attorney Kiebel was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan.  He graduated from Heritage High School in 1999. His entrepreneurial spirit shined at this time as began operating a car dealership immediately after graduation. However, In 2001 Attorney Kiebel decided that he wanted a new challenge and enrolled in Western Michigan University where he earned Bachelors of Business Administration. Attorney Kiebel then accepted a job with Stryker Medical in Madison, Wisconsin. However, he always felt a calling to the legal system.

Attorney Kiebel then returned to Michigan and attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School on an honors scholarship. Attorney Kiebel now is the managing partner and sole owner of Kiebel Law Offices.  Attorney Kiebel has built the Kiebel Law Offices around customer satisfaction and the ability to provide top notch service for an affordable rate.

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Experience

Owner/Attorney at Law

Kiebel Law Office PLC

October 2012 – Present

Grand Rapids, MI

Account Executive

Stryker

February 2006 – April 2007

Sales Associate

TDS Metrocom

June 2005 – February 2007

Admission

Verified Michigan

2012

Education

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Marketing & Economics)

2005

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • -Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • -Federal Bar Association
  • -State Bar of Michigan
Honors / Awards
  • -Certificate of Merit in Criminal Defense/Sentencing | Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Notable Work

Cases

Criminal Defense Results

-Home Invasion 3rd Degree, reduced to disorderly drunk -Poss of Meth, Habitual 4th, Possession of Marijauna Habitual 2nd LIFE OFFENSE, Reduced to Use of Meth 12 months probation no jail -OWI III, Reduced to OWI 1st with no jail -OUID, Paraphanalia & DWLS, Reduced to a careless driving -Felony Probation violation, Felon with a firearm, Malicious Destruction of property, Charges dismissed 7/24/15 -3rd Offense OWI, DWLS, OPEN INTOX, 3rd Offense Felony Habitual, reduced to a first offense OWI. All other charges dismissed. 7/21/15 -2nd DWLS - Driving while license suspended 2nd Offense Misdemeanor. Charges were reduced to a Equipment Violation. 7/15/15 -3rd OUI, Open Intox - Operating Under the Influence 3rd Offense Felony & Open Intox- Charges were reduced to a First Offense Misdemeanor. Open Intox was Dismissed. 7/13/15 -Failed to report an Accident & Open Intox - Open intox Dismissed 7/10/15 -Assault & Battery 1st degree- Case Dismissed 6/29/15 -Embezzlement - No Charges filed 6/24/15 -OUI 3rd Felony- Operating Under the Influence 3rd Offense Felony- Charges Reduced to 1st Offense OUI Misdemeanor. 6/18/15 -Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense Felony- Charges Reduced to Use of Marijuana minor misdemeanor. 6/17/15 -Conspiracy to Manufacture and Deliver Marijuana Felony- Four year felony Diversion under 7411 meaning successful completion of one year probation will result in a dismissal. 6/15/15 -OUI 2nd Offense, charges reduced to impaired driving. 6/10/15 -Resisting Arrest Felony- Reduced to attempted resisting a misdemeanor with no Jail 6/4/15

Founded 2012

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Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Bankruptcy & Debt, Accident & Injury

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