Steven Simkins Attorney Profile
Attorney Steven R. Simkins was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has quickly become one of West Michigan’s most respected and trusted attorneys. Licensed by the State Bar of Michigan in 2003, Mr. Simkins specializes in the areas of criminal defense, driver license restoration, family law, civil litigation, personal injury, and criminal and civil appeals.
Mr Simkins received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in 1995, majoring in Criminal Justice. After graduating from Michigan State, Mr. Simkins spent several years counseling and mentoring abused and delinquent children at St. John’s Home in Grand Rapids. He then attended Wayne State University Law School where he earned his Juris Doctor. While at Wayne State, Mr. Simkins honed his brief writing and oral advocacy skills in the Moot Court Program and gained invaluable practical experience through internships with the Free Legal Aid Clinic and Wayne County Prosecutor’s office.
Mr. Simkins has appeared in both state and federal court for clients all over the state of Michigan, including Allegan, Barry, Cass, Gladwin, Ionia, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Kent, Macomb, Manistee, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Ottawa, Saginaw, and Wayne counties. Mr. Simkins lives in Kent County where he enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities and spending time with his family.
West Michigan Legal Services
Attorney Steven R. Simkins has been licensed by the State Bar of Michigan since 2003, and he is a member of the criminal law, family law, and general practice sections. Mr. Simkins is admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. He also serves as a court-appointed attorney in the Kent County Circuit Court for juvenile delinquency cases.
Mr. Simkins provides aggressive, personalized representation in the following areas:
Criminal defense representation for all misdemeanor and felony charges, including drunk driving, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, trespass, home invasion, criminal sexual conduct, retail fraud, and juvenile delinquency;
Driver’s license restoration and traffic offenses;
Family law representation, including divorce, child custody, child support, and parental rights cases;
Appeals in both criminal and civil cases.