Recent Developments and Client Feedback
Mason County: James Samuels succeeds in having two serious drug felonies reduced to one misdemeanor charge and the client received no jail time or probation.
Osceola County: Jury returns a verdict of no jurisdiction where mother is represented by Stacy Flanery. Court orders the children return the the care of their mother immediately.
Mecosta County: Judge denies termination of father's parental rights in a case where father was represented by Stacy Flanery.
Mecosta County: Erin Carrier secures a diversion for a juvenile charged with 5 felony counts resulting in no criminal record for the juvenile upon completion.
James Samuels was named as one of Michigan's "Super Lawyers" in the area of criminal defense. Super Lawyers are selected based on several criteria including client, representation, experience and professional activities. Only 5% of attorneys in the state receive such an honor. For more information about the selection process, visit our "Links" page and click on Super Lawyers under the legal heading.
Montcalm County Circuit Court: Erin Carrier succeeds in a motion to enforce a judgment of divorce including an award to her client for interest on the unpaid balance and attorney fees.
Mecosta County Circuit Court: Stacy Flanery succeeds in having client's driving privileges fully reinstated after an appeal to the Circuit Court from a decision of the Driver's Assessment and Appeals Division.
Mecosta County Circuit Court: Father represented by Stacy Flanery granted primary physical custody of his one year old daughter.
Mecosta County District Court: Diversion secured by James Samuels for a client charged with 5 counts of theft, resulting no no criminal record upon successful completion.
Mecosta County Circuit Court: Father given primary physical custody of his minor children in addition to being granted permission to move the children from the state in a case where father was represented by Stay Flanery.
Mecosta County District Court: Jury returns a verdict of not guilty of furnishing alcohol to a minor in a case defended by Samuels Law Office.
Osceola County District Court: Judge finds client not guilty of Driving While License Suspended 2nd offense in a case defended by Samuels Law Office.
Mecosta County Circuit Court: Jury returns a verdict of not guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree and not guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree in a case defended by James Samuels.
Mecosta County Circuit Court: Stacy Flanery succeeds in a motion for a change in custody resulting in the child residing primarily with father.
Wexford County Circuit Court: Successfully negotiated plea to reduce a charge from a felony with a penalty of up to 5 years in prison to a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 1 year in a county jail.
Mecosta County Probate Court: Jury returns a verdict of no jurisdiction resulting in the child being returned to the parents in a case where father was represented by Stacy Flanery.
Osceola County Circuit Court: Stacy Flanery succeeds in changing custody resulting in the child residing primarily with father.
Drivers Assessment and Appeal Division: Stacy Flanery succeeds in having full driving privileges restored to client.
Mecosta District Court: Jury finds citizen not guilty of drunk driving in a case defended by Samuels Law Office.
Montcalm County Circuit Court: Stacy Flanery wins a motion for a change in custody resulting in primary physical custody being awarded to the father.
Mecosta District Court: Citizen charged with driving while intoxicated and a jury finds the citizen not guilty.
Montcalm County Circuit Court: James Samuels successfully defends a charge of criminal sexual conduct resulting in the jury returning a verdict of not guilty.
Client letter received August 2009,
Samuels Law Office,
I just wanted to let all of you know how much I appreciate your help with getting the charges brought against me thrown out. [] Because of your help & the way your office fought for me, you gave me back some of my hope that our legal system does protect the innocent. I am so grateful that your law office was appointed to represent me. There's not enough words that I can express to show you how much I truly appreciate everything that your office has done for me. Your staff is truly dedicated and hard working and outstanding!!
Client letter received November 2008,
Jim,
As my wife and I reflect on all the things we are thankful for on this Thanksgiving holiday, we want to give you great thanks for all of your support and excellent work you have done on [our son’s] case. We did not get a chance to say goodbye to you the other day in court, as your plate was pretty full. Please know we are so grateful for all you have done. Your encouraging words in court and to the judge the other day were wonderful....Thank you so much!
[Our son] now has a great opportunity to see hope for the future. The door is open, and now he just needs to walk through it. []
Thanks again, and we wish you and your family a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Client letter received October 2008,
Hi Folks,
We wanted to thank you all for doing such a good job for us. This was all new to us, as we have never had any trouble like this before. You were great at explaining and helping us through these troubled times.
Thanks again, We really do appreciate you folks.
Client letter received August 2008,
Dear Jim,
Thank you so very very much for taking the time to meet with [us]. Your support and common sense meant much to me! This has been a roller coaster of a ride to say the least. . . . I'm truly blessed to have so many good friends. I now count you as one of them.
Client letter received August 2008
Mr. Samuels,
Thank you for defending me so appropriately and convincing the court system to give me a second chance! You are a GREAT attorney and I wish you the best in your future endeavors!
Client letter received July 2008
Dear Mr. Samuels,
My job at Sea world has been wonderful []. I owe it all to you and your office. Thank you so much.
Client letter received August 2007
Dear Mr. Samuels,
Thank you so very much for what you have done for us! You are an answer to many people's prayers. You are the first lawyer who has a firm grasp of the facts and a beginning picture of who we are. Thank you!
Client letter received July 2007
Samuels Law Office,
I really didn't know what to expect when the court assigned your law office to my case. Everyone told me I had the best firm behind me and you guys over there have made me a firm believer. I want to say thanks and I wish I was in a position to bring to the public eye what a great law firm your running over there. You never know, maybe I can do a commercial for you one day! I just want to express my appreciation. Thanks for everything and tell everyone my family send their love. Thanks so much.
Client letter dated July 2007
Mr. Samuels,
Thank you seems so small to say, how do you thank someone for believing in you? I know things will be rough for a while but because of you and your staff I can see a beautiful light in the distance. Every day gets better.
Client letter dated February 2007
Dear Mr. Samuels,
I want to thank you and [your staff] for your hard work on my case. The Diversion that you won for me is the best outcome I could have hoped for. Many people thought I was crazy to fight so hard against a misdemeanor. "It's no big deal", I was told over and over again. Well, it was a big deal to me and I'm so very fortunate that you and [your staff] viewed it that way as well.
Client letter dated July 2006
Dear Stacy Flanery,
I want to thank you for your awesome attention to detail and the compassion that your whole office showed during this trying time in my life. Mr. Samuels has assembled a great team to represent his office.
If I can ever be of service to you and yours please allow me to show the same attention and compassion that you showed me.
