Michigan's Top Children's Protective Services Defense Team
The law firm of Kronzek & Cronkright P.L.L.C. is based in Michigan and offers aggressive defense of the family in Children's Protective Services proceedings, such as termination of parental rights and removal of children. If Michigan's Children's Protective Services is involved in your life, if they are trying to terminate your parental rights or take away your children then you need the aggressive defense team at Kronzek & Cronkright. Our experienced team of skilled professionals has a proven track record of successful results in Michigan’s Local, State and Federal Courts.Michael J. Cronkright
As a trial attorney, Mr. Cronkrights focuses primarily on trial work within his areas of practice. These areas include Family Defense in Child Protective Proceedings, Child Abuse and Neglect, and other complex litigation. Mr. Cronkright has a passion for defending the falsely accused, and those treated unfairly by the authorities. He has served as lead trial attorney on numerous complex cases involving false allegations by children. Mr. Cronkright has extensive training and experience in cross examination of children. He has both training from, and courtroom experience with, nationally prominent medical, psychological and scientific experts. His skillful knowledge and expertise helps break down the barrier of false accusations, misleading evidence, and suggestive child interviews by authorities. Mr. Cronkright has obtained “not guilty” verdicts throughout Michigan and has successfully litigated the reunification of families facing allegations by Children’s Protective Services. Mr. Cronkright is also a referral attorney for NARDC
Mr. Cronkright received his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Spring Arbor College. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he graduated Cum Laude. He has been admitted to practice law in all Michigan State courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, he has defended clients in Children's Protective Proceedings outside of Michigan as well, he has been admitted pro hac vice in Wyoming, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Mr. Cronkright’s professional memberships have included the State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, and the American Association of Justice.
Brandy J. Thompson
Ms. Thompson believes that in many circumstances Children's Protective Services has overstepped their boundaries and wrongfully interfered with the fundamental right of fathers and mothers to parent their children. It is her personal goal to ensure that every family has the opportunity to be zealously represented and keep their family intact
Ms. Thompson, originally from northern Michigan, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Law from Lake Superior State University. She then attended Michigan State University College of Law where she graduated Cum Laude. While in law school she became an editor for the prestigious MSU- Law Review. Her memberships have included the Michigan Association for Justice, the State Bar of Michigan, as well as the Young Trial Lawyers Association. In addition to being licensed to practice in Michigan State courts, she is also licensed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Thompson has successfully litigated in both State and Federal courts. She has handled a wide range of cases including Children’s Protective Services, child abuse and neglect, as well as criminal defense.
Charles M. Kronzek
Mr. Kronzek has extensive experience - both in and out of the court room - dealing with Children's Protective Services and Child Abuse/Neglect proceedings. He has excellent litigation skills and is a successful trial lawyer. For example, he was the lead attorney for a client charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in the first degree in Ingham County, Lansing, Michigan. The jury acquitted the client of every count. Mr. Kronzek has obtained "not guilty" verdicts on criminal charges throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan. His dedication and commitment to excellence is well-known.
Mr. Kronzek's numerous legal and professional associations, include the State Bar of Michigan, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, and the American Association of Justice. He frequently participates in continuing legal education in order to keep himself updated as to the most current laws, techniques, and areas of expertise and court rulings that might affect our clients.
Mr. Kronzek received his Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Geneva College in Pennsylvania. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. He has been admitted to practice law in all Michigan State courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. He has been admitted pro hac vice to try cases in Texas, Wyoming, and Florida.
Steven A. Freeman
Mr. Freeman received a Bachelor of Art in Political Science from Michigan State University. He received his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. His professional memberships have included the State Bar of Michigan, National association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Mr. Freeman is a former 10 year veteran police officer and investigator with the Lansing Township Police Department until 1990. H was able to successfully complete his law school education while working the night shift at the police department. Upon graduation from law school, he entered the private practice of law in 1991 and has practiced criminal law defense exclusively ever since. We are pleased to say Mr. Freeman enjoys over 25 years of combined experience in the Michigan criminal justice system and has seen it form “both sides.”
Since joining KRONZEK & CRONKRIGHT, PLLC in 2004, Mr. Freeman has had full responsibility to handle many of our clients who have been charged with extremely serious felony offenses. These include murder, kidnapping and criminal sexual misconduct. We believe his success comes from a combination of his knowledge of the law, his ability to identify constitutional issues and mastering the art of persuasion. Persuasion is a valuable tool, whether the goal is to convince a prosecuting attorney the case against the client is weak and a jury will not convict, or to convince a judge that a piece of evidence was unlawfully seized by the police and should not be used against the client at trial. These skills take many years to hone and Mr. Freeman’s involvement with hundreds of criminal cases has proved invaluable in perfecting his courtroom presence.
Mr. Freeman’s primary case load consists of criminal sexual conduct cases, major drug offenses and other serious felony matters.
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