Kyle J. Bristow

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      Kyle J. Bristow

      Mount Clemens, Michigan
      10 years of experience

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      Biography

      Legal matters can be emotionally difficult unless one has an aggressive, intelligent, and vigilant lawyer who understands the legal system and who can be trusted to work diligently for his clients. Kyle Bristow is that attorney.

      Attorney Kyle Bristow’s professional accomplishments include:

      —Endorsed by over 170 attorneys and rated a perfect 10.0/10.0 “superb” attorney on Avvo.com.

      —Received the coveted “AV Preeminent” lawyer designation from Martindale-Hubbell 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
      —Earned the “Client Champion – Platinum” designation from Martindale-Hubbell in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

      —Rated by Super Lawyers as a Michigan “Rising Star” in 2016 and 2017.

      —Named a “Top Lawyer” by DBusiness magazine in 2017 (Appellate Law), 2018 (Appellate Law), 2019 (Family Law), 2020 (Family Law), 2021 (Family Law), 2022 (Family Law), and 2023 (Family Law).

      —Added to the “Best Lawyers” directory of U.S. News & World Report in 2018.

      —Listed as one of the “Best Divorce Lawyers in Detroit” by Expertise.com in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

      —Received from America's Most Honored "America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 5 Percent" award in 2021 and 2022, "America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 1 Percent" award in 2020, "America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1 Percent" award in 2019, and "America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 10 Percent" award in 2018 due to significant press coverage and acclaimed recognitions from Attorney Kyle Bristow's peers and clients.

      For more information about Attorney Kyle Bristow and how he can help you with your unique legal situation, visit www.KyleBristow.com

      Practice Areas

      Divorce

      Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

      Family Law

      Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Domestic Violence

      Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

      Criminal Law

      Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      DUI & DWI

      White Collar Crime

      Collections

      Employment Law

      Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Credit Cards Accepted
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar, ID Number: 1754561
      Michigan, State Bar of Michigan, ID Number: P77200
      Ohio, Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services, ID Number: 89543
      3rd Circuit
      4th Circuit
      5th Circuit
      6th Circuit
      9th Circuit
      10th Circuit
      D.C. Circuit
      U.S. Supreme Court

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Certified Legal Intern University of Toledo College of Law Legal Clinic

      Year: 2011 - 2011

      Description: Responsible for all aspects of indigent clients’ cases, including interviewing, counseling, research, discovery, negotiation, pleading and motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, court appearances, and trial preparation and practice.

      Volunteer Toledo Bar Association

      Year: 2010 - 2010

      Description: Assisted pro se litigants in matters of divorce, child custody, and criminal record expungement.

      Executive Director Foundation for the Marketplace of Ideas, Inc.

      Year: 2016 - 2018

      Description: Founded and served as the leader of a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit corporation which existed to promote constitutional rights. Its mission statement was “To educate the public about the freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution and people who and organizations which strive to usurp said freedoms.”

      Attorney Bristow Law, PLLC

      Year: 2013 - Current

      Description: Practice law in the areas of civil litigation, family law, criminal defense, and appeals.

      Associate Attorney Romanzi Atnip, P.C.

      Year: 2013 - 2013

      Description: Practiced law in the areas of automotive negligence and employment law.

      Associate Attorney France Law Group, LLC

      Year: 2012 - 2013

      Description: Practiced law in the areas of criminal and juvenile defense, civil litigation, and appeals.

      Associate Attorney Law Office of Issam A. Abbas, PLLC

      Year: 2014 - 2015

      Description: Practiced law in the areas of civil litigation, business law, family law, criminal defense, and appeals.

      Law Clerk Camara & Sibley

      Year: 2012 - 2012

      Description: Conducted research and drafted a brief for a matter involving complicated jurisdictional issues.

      Certified Legal Intern University of Toledo College of Law Advance Legal Clinic

      Year: 2012 - 2012

      Description: Responsible for supervising law students enrolled in the Legal Clinic and all aspects of indigent clients’ cases, including interviewing, counseling, research, discovery, negotiation, pleading and motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, court appearances, and trial preparation and practice.

      Law Clerk The Van Dyke Law Firm, PLLC

      Year: 2011 - 2012

      Description: Conducted legal research and assisted in writing an appellate brief that successfully argued that the filing of a motion to transfer venue by a party constitutes an appearance and precludes a court from entering default judgment against that party without notice and a hearing. Haller v. Clavo Oil, LLC, No. 11-11-00230-CV (Tex. App.—Shackelford 2011). Conducted legal research to determine to what extent state bar associations may regulate vanity phone numbers used by law firms. The research was used in a case before the Supreme Court of Texas and resulted in a favorable unanimous decision.

      Law Clerk Faber & Associates

      Year: 2011 - 2012

      Description: Conducted legal research, drafted documents, reviewed contracts, and dealt with discovery for a firm that practices primarily in the fields of personal injury litigation and business law.

      Certified Legal Intern Toledo Public Defender's Office

      Year: 2011 - 2012

      Description: Responsible for all aspects of indigent clients’ cases, including interviewing, counseling, research, discovery, negotiation, pleading and motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, court appearances, and trial preparation and practice.

      Legal Researcher University of Toledo College of Law (Professor Llewellyn J. Gibbons)

      Year: 2011 - 2011

      Description: Conducted legal research for a professor who used findings to write a law review article about black and gray market efficiency in the Third World entitled “Do as I Say (Not as I Did): Putative Intellectual Property Lessons for Emerging Economies from the Not So Long Past of the Developed Nations.” 64 SMU L. Rev. 923 (2011).

      Law Clerk Grenkowicz & Associates

      Year: 2011 - 2011

      Description: Conducted legal research for a case of first impression involving the powers of local government.

      Legal Researcher University of Toledo College of Law (Professor Llewellyn J. Gibbons)

      Year: 2011 - 2011

      Description:

      Law Clerk Hanna & Hanna

      Year: 2012 - 2012

      Description: Conducted legal research, reviewed documents, and drafted documents for a general practice law firm.

      Professional Associations

      Foundation for the Marketplace of Ideas, Inc. Executive Director (2016 - 2018)

      Publications

      The Consequences of NAFTA on the American Economy Anti-NAFTA Party of Michigan (2011)

      Do as I Say (Not as I Did): Putative Intellectual Property Lessons for Emerging Economies from the Not So Long Past of the Developed Nations; 64 SMU L. Rev. 923 (2011) (Researcher for Prof. Llewellyn J. Gibbons) Southern Methodist University Law Review (2011)

      The Second Amendment: To Keep and Bear Weapons of Contemporary Military Grade The Conscience of a Right-Winger (2012)

      An Affront to History and Tradition: Why the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause Should Not Encompass Homosexual Conduct The Conscience of a Right-Winger (2012)

      Government Secrecy and the Tinley Park Incident Council of Conservative Citizens (2012)

      Victims are taking on 'revenge porn' websites for posting photos they didn’t consent to ABA Journal (2013)

      The Revenge Pornography Victim's Guide to Removing Pictures from the Internet Available on Amazon.com (2014)

      How To Deal With Juvenile School Bullies: Strategies, Legal Theories, And Practical Skills The University of Toledo College of Law Legal Clinic (2012)

      Awards

      • AV Preeminent Rated

        Martindale-Hubbell 2019.0

      • Chippewa Valley High School Future Lawyer Scholarship Recipient

        Chippewa Valley High School 2005.0

      • Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program Scholarship Recipient

        The Phillips Foundation 2007.0

      • Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program Scholarship Recipient

        The Phillips Foundation 2008.0

      • Certificate of Appreciation - Interview in a Flash

        The Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2013.0

      • Rising Star

        Super Lawyers 2016.0

      • Rising Star

        Super Lawyers 2017.0

      • Top Lawyers

        Dbusiness Magazine 2017.0

      • Top Lawyers

        Dbusiness Magazine 2018.0

      • Best Lawyers Listing

        U.S. News and World Report 2018.0

      • Client Champion Award

        Martindale-Hubbell 2019.0

      • Top Lawyers

        Dbusiness Magazine 2019.0

      • AV Preeminent Rated

        Martindale-Hubbell 2020.0

      • Best Divorce Lawyers in Detroit

        Expertise.com 2020.0

      • Top Lawyers

        DBusiness Magazine 2023.0

      • Client Champion Award

        Martindale-Hubbell 2022.0

      • AV Preeminent Rated

        Martindale-Hubbell 2022.0

      • Best Divorce Lawyers in Detroit

        Expertise.com 2022.0

      • Top Lawyers

        DBusiness Magazine 2022.0

      • Best Divorce Lawyers in Detroit

        Expertise.com 2021.0

      • AV Preeminent Rated

        Martindale-Hubbell 2021.0

      • Client Champion Award

        Martindale-Hubbell 2021.0

      • Top Lawyers

        DBusiness Magazine 2021.0

      • Client Champion Award

        Martindale-Hubbell 2020.0

      • Top Lawyers

        DBusiness Magazine 2020.0

      Education

      • Michigan State University B.A. (2008) | International Relations

        Year: 2005 - 2008

      • Macomb Community College A.A. (2009) | General Studies

        Year: 2005 - 2009

      • University of Toledo J.D. (2012) | Juris Doctorate

        Year: 2009 - 2012

      Speaking Engagements

      Lawfare, 2016, The Charles Martel Society, Lectured about utilizing legal process as a weapon on behalf of political organizations so as to secure political and public relations victories, solicit donations from third-parties, and to stifle a political opponent’s goals to a private conference attended by journalists, lawyers, scholars, and political activists.

      Certifications

      • Advanced Certification in WestlawNext Secondary Sources and Case Law: Westlaw 2011

      Websites

      Bristow Law, PLLC

      Address:

      75 N. Main St., Ste. 202, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

      phone no.
      schedule

      Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM

      Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

      Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

      Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM

      Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

      9 Reviews

      3 out of 5

        I have been very fortunate to work with Kyle Bristow during the past six years. We share our knowledge and experience together and we take pride in helping our clients.

        Barry Fayne

        September 21, 2022

        Zealous, caring advocate. Smart, strong, prepared. Loves his work and profession. Takes pride in his work and his passion for it.

        Shady S. Abulhassan

        September 21, 2022

        Kyle represented me in a family law case very recently under some tough circumstances. Having dealt with 4 prior family law attorney’s over the past 7 years, I can honestly say that Kyle is by far the best. He is highly intelligent, personable, a great advocate for his clients, accessible, responsive, and prepared. Thank you Kyle for the results you helped me achieve.

        C. F.

        November 6, 2019

        When it comes to attorneys, many are good, few are great, and then there is Kyle Bristow. He stands above his peers, he is simply one of the best.

        Derek Jacques

        September 20, 2022

        The best thing about Kyle is that he doesn’t waste my time. Every time I need something, he is very direct and always has a thought out answer for me right away. There’s never a dispute about hours billed. There’s no nonsense, Kyle is straight to the point.

        Jacob M.

        September 22, 2022

        Kyle went above and beyond every step of the way with my divorce case. He is extremely prompt, organized, and thorough with every aspect of divorce and custody situations. He means business and does whatever it takes to get the job done. I had an extremely complicated divorce and custody case that he had wrapped up for me in only5 months time! I HIGHLY recommend him to ANYONE that needs a sharp and amazing family law attorney! You will NOT be disappointed!

        Lindsay O.

        November 26, 2022

        Mr. Bristow has no holes or flaws. He is truly the perfect lawyer. He does not judge others, but instead shows respect and patience even in situations that are highly adversarial. Mr. Bristow understands that as attorneys we are bound to represent our clients with zeal, and to the highest level allowed by our laws and ethics. Mr. Bristow manages to balance respect for others and passion for our profession, while always demonstrating honor and humility.

        Neal Joshua Brand

        September 23, 2022

        Kyle is diligent, intelligent, determined, disciplined, aggressive, all while remaining ethical and professional. Kyle is somebody you want by your side if you are about to enter into contentious litigation.

        Bryan Anthony Reo

        September 23, 2022

        There is no lawyer who I think would be a better or smarter advocate for someone faced with a divorce or other family law matter. He has a proven ability to get results for his clients.

        Jason Lee Van Dyke

        September 22, 2022

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