JUDITH A. BAXTER, P.L.C.
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR
​A Successful Trial Attorney for 35 Years
WHEN YOUR FREEDOM IS ON THE LINE
Judith A. Baxter, Esq.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
312 East Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 356-2652
Areas of Practice
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Criminal Law, Felony and Misdemeanors
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Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Parenting Time, Juvenile Delinquency and Neglect
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Driver’s License Issues
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Motor Vehicle Issues
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Wills
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Document Preparation
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Basic Civil Litigation
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Drug Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Defense
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Bar Admissions
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State Bar of Michigan, 1983 to date
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Criminal Law Section Member
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Family Law Section Member
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Litigation Section Member
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United States District Court Western District of Michigan, 1983 to date
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Education
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University of Detroit Law School, Detroit, Michigan
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J. D. 1982
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Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts.
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B.A. 1978 Dean’s List
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Major: American Studies
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Professional Associations and Memberships
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State Bar of Michigan, 1983 to date
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Criminal Law Section Member, 2003 to date
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Family Law Section Member, 2005 to date
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Litigation Section Member, 2005 to date
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Criminal Jury Instructions Committee Member, 1996-2002
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Character and Fitness Committee Member, 1993-1996
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Michigan State Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
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Michigan Association for Justice Member, 2005-2011
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Grand Rapids Bar Association Member, 1983-2002
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Caseflow Management Committee
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Gender Bias Committee
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Diversity Committee
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East Grand Rapids City Parks and Recreation Commission
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Member 1999 to date
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Chair 2008-2011
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Vice Chair 2006-2008
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West Michigan Smith College Alumnae Club
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Member, 1978 to date
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President, 2000-2002
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Vice President, 1998-1999
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Presentations/Seminars
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University of Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2000 & 2012
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Contributing Editor, Fee Agreements in Michigan, 1st & 2nd Editions
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Grand Valley State University School of Social Work, 2000 & 2001
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Guest Lecturer Issues in Juvenile Delinquency and Neglect
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Ferris State University School of Criminal Justice, 2011
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Guest lecturer Trial and Jury Issues
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Grand Rapids Community Junior College Criminal Justice program
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Guest lecturer, Criminal Law and Trial Issues, 1998
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Area Law Enforcement Agency training seminars, 1984 – 2002
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Lecturer, Drug Asset Seizures and Forfeitures
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