Welcome

Hugh B. Clarke Jr. & Associates
215 South Washington Square, Suite 210
Lansing, MI 48933-1888
Phone: (517) 487-1401
E-mail: clarkelaw1@comcast.net

After an arrest, a personal injury, or when confronting a family law matter, hiring an attorney is the most important choice you will make. One thing you should avoid is hiring a generalist-a lawyer who practices a little in a lot of different areas. Confronting criminal charges, seeking compensation for your injuries, or going through a divorce requires a lawyer who focuses on these practice areas and who knows the issues involved. The failure to spot these issues may be the difference between successful and unsuccessful legal representation.

Our firm has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses at every stage of the case starting with the arrest. It is important that a person arrested invoke the right to have an attorney present before questioning. Do not answer police questions without an attorney and if you have made the mistake of talking to the police, it is important to call our offices immediately. From the time we are retained as your legal representative, we begin preparing for trial. We have years of experience dealing with arraignments, discovery, and preliminary hearings. We keep abreast of current legal developments so that we can draft persuasive motions to suppress evidence and other pre-trial motions. We have successfully defended many people accused of serious felonies and prosecuting attorneys respect us for our vigorous defense and skilled negotiations. We employ private investigators and other experts to assist us in defending our clients and Mr. Clarke has been formally recognized for his courtroom excellence by the Ingham County Circuit Court where he is listed as a Level One attorney. Mr. Clarke was a former Special Consultant to the Senate Judiciary Committee and former Associate General Counsel to the State Senate where he wrote legislation dealing with criminal procedure and criminal law.

Our firm understands that a personal injury or trauma can change a client's entire life and the legal matters that accompany the injury frequently cause additional stress and anxiety. As your legal representative, we will be aggressive advocates on your behalf and we will do everything we can to make your experience with the legal process as free from emotional and personal frustration as possible. We regularly travel to meet with clients and their families in hospitals, nursing homes, and in their homes so that we can get an accurate description of what occurred as close to the time of the injury as possible. Clients tell us that they appreciate the fact that we give them one-on-one attention, promptly return their phone calls, discuss their concerns with them in plain language, and keep them informed every step of the way.

We are experienced in handling family law matters, including complex property issues and disputes that often arise during a divorce. As a family-oriented law firm, we seek to insure that children receive adequate support and parents continue to participate in the lives of their children. To that end, we are skilled in the fields of negotiation, facilitation, and mediation. We are aggressive advocates for our clients and our philosophy is that the first hearing is every bit as important as the last hearing. More importantly, we believe that in the field of family law advocacy begins, and sometimes ends, without entering a courtroom.

We are proud of our reputation in our community, within the legal community, and with our clients. We are confident that we will meet your legal needs and provide the best solution to the legal matter at hand.