Aaron S. Coltrane
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Aaron S. Coltrane
Biography
I am a dedicated Attorney serving the great state of Michigan from Lansing to Traverse City, and all surrounding areas. I have a strong belief in our rights of life, liberty and freedom, as citizens of this great country, and I will do everything within my power to prevent my client's rights from being abridged. I specialize in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, No Fault, and civil litigation, but I devote myself to helping anyone in need, no matter the legal significance. I pride myself on providing personalized services and obtaining the best possible results. If you need legal assistance of any kind, then please do not hesitate to contact me. RECENT AWARDS: NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS TOP 40 UNDER 40 (2016); 10 BEST ATTORNEYS - MICHIGAN - AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CRIMINAL LAW ATTORNEYS(2016); AVVO CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD (2015 and 2016) RECENT SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES: Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference, Traverse City, MI Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM), Evidence Boot Camp, Detroit, MI Michigan Association of Justice, 70th Annual Rapid Fire Seminar: New Ways to Succeed, Detroit, MI Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Fall Conference, Traverse City, MI Michigan Association of Justice, Premises Liability Evening Forum, Southfield, MI
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Animal & Dog Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Juvenile Law
Municipal Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted - All major credit cards are accepted.
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner/Trial Attorney Brabant & Coltrane, PLLC
Year: 2015 - Current
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Trial Attorney Nye & Associates, PLLC
Year: 2014 - 2015
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Attorney Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office
Year: 2013 - 2013
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Professional Associations
Michigan Association of Justice Member (2014 - Current)
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan Member (2014 - Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2016 - Current)
State Bar of Michigan # P78567 Member (Current)
State Bar of Michigan Member (2014 - Current)
Awards
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Michigan Rising Star
Top Lawyers 2017.0
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10 BEST ATTORNEYS - MICHIGAN
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 2017.0
Note: 10 Best - Michigan for 2016-2017 - Criminal Law
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AVVO Clients' Choice Award
Avvo 2016.0
Note: Clients' Choice Award - Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury
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TOP 40 UNDER 40
National Trial Lawyers 2016.0
Note: Honored to be named to the National Trial Lawyers TOP 40 UNDER 40 for 2016!
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Certificate of Merit - Pretrial Skills
Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2013.0
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Graduate - Evidence Boot Camp 1
CDAM 2015.0
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Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers 2017.0
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Top 100
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys 2017.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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AVVO Clients' Choice Award
Avvo 2015.0
Note: Clients' Choice Award - Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury
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Top 10 Under 40
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2017.0
Education
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School J.D. (2014) | Litigation
Year: 2011 - 2014
Honors: Certificate of Merit - Pretrial Skills
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Waynesburg College B.S.B.A (2005) | Business Administration
Year: 2002 - 2005
Speaking Engagements
Divorce, Crawford County Courthouse, August 13, 2015, 46th Circuit Pro Bono Clinic
Divorce, Crawford County Courthouse, August 13, 2015, 46th Circuit Pro Bono Clinic
Certifications
- Certificate of Admission to Practice: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Websites
http://www.defendingmichigan.com/
Personal Webpage
Brabant & Coltrane, PLLC
241 Lake St., PO Box 35, Roscommon, MI 48653
Brabant & Coltrane, PLLC (Satellite Office)
803 N. Michigan Ave., Located in the Shek Law Building, Saginaw, MI 48602