Highly Experienced. Honest. Aggressive.

Our firm provides affordable legal services for the full spectrum of family law, complex divorces and criminal matters. We fight for our clients. We will help you to successfully navigate through the legal system with favorable results.

Grand Rapids Trusted Divorce, Family Law And Criminal Defense Lawyers

Our Practice Areas

Divorce

Divorce

Highly contested property division, spousal support, post-judgment modifications

Family Law

Family Law

Legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, other domestic matters

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

OWI/OWVI, felonies, misdemeanors, drug charges, expungement

Mediation

Mediation

Settlement options, domestic dispute resolutions, memorandum of understanding

Meet Our Attorneys

Meet Our Attorneys

Schedule your free, in-person consultation with us. We meet with you for 1/2 hour.

The Legal Help You Need To Make Important Decisions In Your Divorce

If you are facing a divorce, the uncertainty of making decisions to protect the stability of your financial future and the future of your relationships with your children can be difficult on your own. Friends and family may attempt to provide helpful information, but without an experienced attorney answering your tough questions, your divorce could take longer than necessary.
At Gordon & Hess, PLC, our attorneys bring a combination of over 30 years of experience to help you with matters such as:
  • Determining child custody matters in the best interest of your children
  • Calculating accurate child support
  • Developing a fair parenting time schedule
  • Dividing your property, assets and debts fairly and equitably
  • Verifying whether spousal support will be part of your divorce
  • Forming settlement agreements when possible
  • Litigating issues you are unable to resolve through negotiation or mediation
  • Protecting you and your family from abuse or from allegations of abuse and neglect
Timing is essential. The sooner you seek legal counsel, the better. Whatever your legal needs, our attorneys provide competent and caring legal counsel. We are here to guide you and your family, whatever your legal issues may be.

Criminal Defense: Preparing A Strategy For Success

Have you recently been arrested for suspicion of a crime? Michigan’s criminal justice system can be intimidating to face on your own. Our attorneys have the experience and skills you need. We provide aggressive and affordable legal help to protect the rights of our clients throughout West Michigan. We understand the state’s ever-changing criminal code. We will work closely with you to investigate the facts surrounding your arrest so we can build the strongest defense for you. We know how frightening an arrest can be. We will help you through these tough times — with respect, no matter the charges you are facing — providing experienced criminal defense and seasoned representation for circumstances involving, but not limited to:
  • Misdemeanors 
  • Felonies 
  • Domestic violence
  • Theft crimes
  • Fraud
  • Drug offenses
  • Sex crimes
  • DUI/OWI
  • Driver’s license restoration
  • Expungement 
  • Juvenile delinquency
If you think you are being investigated for suspicion of a crime, call us right away. The sooner we start helping you, the greater your legal options. We will defend your rights. 

We Will Be With You Every Step Of The Way

Our attorneys offer personalized and prompt attention to resolving your difficult legal issues. We will work with you to either resolve your case through experienced negotiations or fight for your rights at a trial. When you have questions, our qualified attorneys will provide you with a complete and detailed answer. Call us or complete our online form today to get started.

Coming Downtown?

Our office is inside the McKay Tower on the corner of Monroe Avenue and Pearl Street in Grand Rapids. The Monroe Center Lot M offers free one-hour parking and is about two blocks from our office. Send us an email to schedule your appointment.

You Are Not Alone. Let Us Help You. Call 616-369-7452 To Schedule Your Free Consultation Now.