Practice areas at Apple Street Law Office

The gable over our front door has a round window cut into four panes. The firm leads with four areas, and the rest of the docket sits below them.

The first consultation is free, and discounted rates are available for seniors and veterans. If you aren't sure which pane your situation belongs in, call and the office will point you to the attorney who handles it.

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Bankruptcy Law

If you are faced with overwhelming debt, there are options available, even when it does not feel like it.

The office files Chapter 7 cases for people and for businesses, Chapter 13 and Chapter 12 reorganizations, and handles Chapter 11 reorganizations and creditor representation. Bankruptcy is the firm's specialty.

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Family Law

Divorce, custody and parenting time, spousal or child support. It is a stressful and emotional process, and you do not have to handle it alone.

The attorneys listen to your concerns and make sure your voice is heard. The same pane covers adoption of a child, a step-child or an adult, and guardianships.

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Criminal and Juvenile Law

No matter how small or great the charges are, don't go into a courtroom alone.

Felonies, misdemeanors, OWI, ordinance violations and traffic citations, and juvenile matters when you or your child has had a run-in with the law. The attorneys will stand in your corner.

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Estate Planning

Are you prepared for the unexpected?

Wills and trusts, healthcare decisions, guardianship of your children, how your property is distributed, preparing for future nursing home care, applying for Medicaid and avoiding probate.

Read about estate planning

Beyond the four panes

Smaller in space on this page, not in importance to the person who needs them. Each one links to the page that covers it.

  • Probate

    Help through the probate process so a loved one's last wishes are kept.

  • Landlord and tenant

    Landlords with non-paying or destructive tenants, and tenants whose landlord won't make repairs. Bring an action or defend against one.

  • Business formation or transactions

    Choosing an entity type, government filings, an EIN from the IRS, purchase agreements, and reviewing or drafting contracts and leases.

  • Personal injury

    Listed among the matters the office takes. Call and describe what happened, and the attorney will say whether it fits.

  • Civil matters and collection

    Civil disputes and collection matters. The first consultation is free, so bring the paperwork you have.

  • Adoption

    Whether he or she is a child, a step-child or an adult. Covered on the family law page.

  • Juvenile law

    For a parent whose child has had a run-in with the law. Covered with criminal defense.

  • Not sure where you fit

    Call the office. The team will listen first and then set a time with the right attorney.

Come in for a free consultation.

Veterans and senior citizens get discounted rates when they show proof. If you can't come to us, the team makes hospital, jail and home visits when necessary. Evening and weekend appointments are available by appointment only.

Call (269) 945-3512

Toll free (888) 943-5400. Hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.