About Us / Our Philosophy

About Us / Our Philosophy: Grand Rapids Grabel & Associates

If you’re reading this, we’re guessing you’ve been charged with or are under investigation for a crime in the Grand Rapids area. A million questions are probably running through your head. “Will I go to jail?” “Will I lose my job?” “Is there any way to get the case dropped?” In other words, “What is going to happen to me?” You’re here because you want answers. You’re also here because you know you’ll need help and want to know about us and our philosophy as a law firm.

You’ve come to the right place. Grabel & Associates is Grand Rapids’ premier criminal defense firm. We’ve helped thousands of clients fight their cases and regain their lives.

Here are just some kinds of cases we routinely handle in courts throughout the Grand Rapids area:

• Sex crimes/Criminal sexual conduct (CSC)
• Driving under the influence (DUI)/Operating while intoxicated (OWI)
• Driver’s license restoration
• Drug crimes
• Theft and property crimes
• Assault/Violent crimes
• Juvenile crimes
• Criminal appeals
• Federal crimes

We understand that this is a stressful time. We’re here to help. We are a team of experienced and highly skilled attorneys who will work tirelessly to achieve the best result in your case.

What Makes You Different From Other Attorneys?

Sure, all attorneys say that they’re great, that they will do great things for you, and that you should hire them. How is Grabel & Associates different from every other law firm? We can think of a few reasons why you should pick us over them.

Team approach

Many law firms in Grand Rapids that practice criminal defense are solo firms, meaning they only have one attorney. Many solo firm attorneys are general practitioners who take all kinds of cases (divorce, slip-and-fall, wills and trusts, and so on). Grabel & Associates, by contrast, is a team of several attorneys specializing in criminal defense. We have more than 100 years of criminal defense knowledge and experience at our disposal. So, if you’ve been charged with a crime, which would you rather have—one attorney who does a little of this and a little of that or a team of attorneys who specialize in criminal defense? That’s what we thought.

Local

Our office is conveniently located on the north end of Grand Rapids. Our attorneys are in the courts throughout the Grand Rapids area almost daily. We know the judges and prosecutors handling your case and their likes and dislikes. We know when a passed polygraph examination will persuade one prosecutor to dismiss a criminal sexual conduct case or when raising a particular argument at sentencing will make a certain judge blow a gasket. The legal community in Grand Rapids is insular, and local knowledge is crucial to successfully resolving criminal cases here.

Aggressive

Being local doesn’t mean we go along to get along. We don’t jump at the prosecutor’s first plea offer if we think we can do better. If your case calls for it, we’re not afraid to go scorched-earth— counter-investigations, extensive motion practice, subpoenas, evidentiary hearings, you name it. Judges and prosecutors respect us for it. And oftentimes, our aggressive reputation leads to more favorable resolutions for our clients.

Communication

When you become a client at Grabel & Associates, you get the direct phone number of the attorney handling your case, along with an encouragement to call or text us anytime—no leaving a message with an assistant and hoping for a callback. We understand that a lot is at stake for you, and we take the time to answer all your questions and concerns, from “Will I end up with a criminal record?” to “What’s the best place to park at the courthouse.” You’re never bothering us; our friendly attorneys are always happy to help you.

Results

Want a more objective measure of our firm’s aptitude? Take a look at our results. We have consistently achieved excellent outcomes for our clients in courts throughout the Grand Rapids area. We’ll gladly stack our case results against any other firm’s.

Testimonials

We attain outstanding results, and our clients enjoy working with us! Just look at our client testimonials. Going through a criminal case is hard enough; you want an attorney who’s going to relieve your anxiety, not make it worse.

Contact Us

If you’ve been charged with or are under investigation for a crime in the Grand Rapids area, call us today at (616) 213-4133 or contact us online for a free consultation.