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About Us Brian F. Garmo Attorney Brian F. Garmo is a founding member and managing partner of Garmo & Kiste, PLC. Mr. Garmo earned his Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University and his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School. Mr. Garmo has been admitted to practice law in all Michigan State courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Mr. Garmo is an aggressive advocate and has a successful record of achieving positive results for very complex legal matters. Mr. Garmo is extremely meticulous and has an unprecedented level of preparation.the first time an individual enters a courtroom can be difficult, confusing, and downright scary. Mr. Garmo has experience handling all types of legal matters, and has a level of familiarity with the court systems that eases his clients experiences.
Matthew R. Van Steenkiste, Partner A 2014 SuperLawyers Rising Star recipient, which recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the entire State of Michigan, and just chosen for the exclusive 2014 National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40, Matt has been one of the Managing Partners of Garmo & Kiste, PLC since 2008 when it was formed. Always in contact with his client, Matt represents every client with the mindset that he would do the same job for them that he would do for his own family, seeking only the best results for his clients. Unlike many attorneys, Matt offers the personalized attention to each of his clients that they demand, and promises to always make himself available to them. Every day Matt looks forward to doing everything he can to earn your business and make you a client for life. In his very first year as an attorney, Matt made over two hundred in-court appearances throughout the State of Michigan. This is when he began to form what would become an extensive network of colleagues and friends including Attorneys, Prosecutors, and Judges serving in the counties of Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, and Lapeer, the counties in which Garmo & Kiste, PLC regularly work. A graduate of Wayne State University, one of the greatest advantages of hiring Matt is the connections he brings to the process.
Maggie Seeger Swift Maggie Seeger Swift has been with Garmo & Kiste, PLC since 2010 when she started as a clerk after her first year of law school. She prides herself on her attention to detail, strong research skills, and availability to clients. Ms. Swift earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, and her Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University. A recipient of the Silver Key Award, Ms. Swift graduated in the top 20% of her class in 2013. She served as the Business Editor and Public Relations Director for the Journal of Law in Society, a civil rights oriented academic publication. From this experience she gained top-tier legal writing and editing skills. In her legal practice, Ms. Swift aims to please. She is committed to client satisfaction, and will work to get the best possible result in your case. After learning the ropes of Social Security Disability practice through an outreach program for low-income local families, she began a SSD practice at Garmo & Kiste, PLC. After cutting her teeth on these high level appeals and challenging cases, Ms. Swift has the confidence and experience to be successful in all types of cases, especially yours. Ms. Swift is dedicated to customer service, and lets the quality of her representation and work product speak for itself. Ms. Swift is proud to be part of such a successful and tenacious team. She looks forward to continuing to prove herself though good results and customer satisfaction. At Garmo & Kiste, PLC our attorneys will handle your case like you are family. This firm was built on a strong reputation, earned through consistent results. Other attorneys have noticed our dedication, and we are proud to count repeat clients and referrals among the bulk of our clientele.
Criminal Defense We have in-depth knowledge of all the available tools to help you avoid long-term punishment and we are familiar and friendly with many of the judges, city attorneys, prosecutors, and court personnel that will be crucial to obtaining a favorable outcome. Facing criminal charges is a stressful, demanding and often scary experience no matter how severe the charges are. Criminal convictions in Michigan can lead to long-lasting implications, affecting anything from your ability to retain a driver s license, to find a job, or to go to school. A conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense can lead to a permanent criminal record, may appear on your driving record, and may even result in your name being added to the sex offender registry. However, you have many rights protecting your ability to defend yourself from punishment for charges against you. It s important to have a good lawyer because you need to know what all of those rights are and how to present an effective defense. Further, prosecutors and city attorneys are often willing to work with defense lawyers and reduce the charges against the defendant, or negotiate a plea deal. The attorneys at Garmo & Kiste have a long history of obtaining favorable outcomes for individuals facing criminal charges.
Family Law / Divorce The decision to get a divorce, however common, is an extremely emotional and difficult one. The complicated court proceedings that follow this decisioncan make this time of your life even more painful and stressful. At Garmo & Kiste, PLC we handle all types of family law cases and have a history of success in family court. Our attorneys understand that bringing family issues to court is often a very emotional and stressful experience, and we pride ourselves in helping clients work through these difficult times with sensitivity, understanding, and an objective eye for the best potential strategies and outcomes. We want our clients to feel comfortable and at ease knowing that their delicate matter is being handled with attention and diligence. Our experienced lawyers guide clients every step of the way and take great care to be available to our clients at all times to answer questions, help explain the process, alleviate concerns, and simply listen. Behind the scenes, we work tirelessly toward fast and favorable results, and we don t stop until our clients are satisfied with the outcome. We handle a broad variety of family law issues including divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support/alimony, division of martial property, and personal protection orders.
Debt Collection Defense Do you have mounting Debt? Have you been sued by a medical or mortgage provider, a credit card company, on a bank or auto loan, by a former landlord or another creditor? Let us help you,having a knowledgeable attorney, such as the attorneys of Garmo &Kiste, PLC, who can provide effective debt collection defense representation can save you or your business from unnecessary hardship, emotional distress, and repayment costs. The Attorneys of Garmo &Kiste, PLC are experienced Debt Collection Attorneys who now specialize in Debt Collection Defense and Bankruptcy Work. In the past we learned the trade working for Credit Card Companies and Debt Collection Agencies. Because of our past employment, typically we know the Plaintiff, their Attorney, the Court, and the Judge. We can quickly assess the facts of your case, in efforts of determining the best course of action and in turn the best possible result for you, our client. We know more loop holes than most attorneys, and we know when it s time to fight and when it s time to settle. Yearly we handle hundreds of collections and collections defense cases. If you are being harassed or sued by debt collectors.
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