Business Details
39 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Legal Representation in Grand Rapids
For over three decades, Law Kessler has been a pillar of legal representation, advocating for an expansive client base across Western Michigan. Our practice is founded on the commitment to cater to clients' specific needs, no matter their background. We pride ourselves on multicultural competency, with a bilingual staff that guides clients through language barriers and cultural misunderstandings. Our team boasts a proven track record of successful settlements and verdicts, drawing on decades of collective experience to build strong cases. We approach every client with compassionate legal care, treating individuals as people with unique stories rather than case numbers.Clients receive a tailored legal service experience, with continuous communication and support throughout their case. Based in Grand Rapids, we serve clients worldwide and across West Michigan, including Holland, Traverse City, Battle Creek, Muskegon, and Kalamazoo. Our firm specializes in immigration law, family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and employment law. We have represented individuals from over 60 countries and achieved 5,000+ satisfied clients through our dedication to legal excellence. Our legacy of success is built on trust, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of justice for every client.
Services
Immigration Law
Personal Injury
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Employment Law
Asylum Applications
U-Visa Processing
Citizenship Services
Deportation Defense
Visa Applications
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our team represents clients from 60+ countries with bilingual support
- Proven track record of successful immigration and personal injury cases
- We provide culturally sensitive legal services tailored to individual needs
- 5,000+ satisfied clients served since our establishment in 1987
What people say
Culturally sensitive support
Successful immigration outcomes
Bilingual communication
Personalized legal approach
Proven track record
Services
Immigration Law
We provide comprehensive immigration legal services including visa applications, deportation defense, asylum processing, and citizenship. Our team handles complex cases involving detention, family reunification, and employment-based immigration. With experience representing clients from 60+ countries, we offer culturally sensitive guidance through all immigration court proceedings and documentation requirements.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice focuses on auto accidents, slip-and-fall cases, medical malpractice, and other injury claims. We help clients identify liable parties, negotiate with insurance companies, and pursue fair compensation for medical expenses and damages. Our team provides dedicated representation from initial consultation through courtroom litigation when necessary.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients against criminal charges including drug offenses, assault, theft, and other felony/misdemeanor allegations. Our approach combines legal expertise with personalized strategy development to protect clients' rights. We represent clients in all stages of criminal proceedings with a focus on minimizing consequences and preserving future opportunities.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, property division, and family immigration matters. We provide compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging cases while protecting clients' interests. The team offers multilingual support and culturally informed representation for diverse family structures and immigration-related family law issues.
Employment Law
We assist with employment authorization, worker protections, and employer compliance issues. Our services include H1B visa processing, labor certification, and advocacy for employee rights. We help both employers and employees navigate complex immigration and labor law intersections while ensuring regulatory compliance and fair treatment.
People
Richard Kessler
Lead Attorney
With 35+ years of legal experience, Richard Kessler specializes in immigration and personal injury law. He founded the firm in 1987 and has represented clients from over 60 countries, focusing on complex immigration cases and high-stakes personal injury claims.
Rina Godoy
Paralegal
Rina Godoy provides critical support in immigration cases with her fluency in Spanish and understanding of Latin American legal systems. She assists clients with documentation and court preparation while maintaining cultural sensitivity in all client interactions.
Lucy Godoy Kessler
Business Manager
Lucy Godoy Kessler oversees firm operations and client services. She ensures smooth case management and coordinates multilingual support for the firm's diverse client base, maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized legal representation.
Esli Cabrera
General Assistant
Esli Cabrera provides essential administrative support with a focus on client communication. He assists with case organization and serves as a cultural liaison for Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring clear information flow throughout the legal process.
Rosemary Guzmn
Paralegal
Rosemary Guzmn specializes in immigration documentation and court preparation. Her expertise in asylum cases and family-based immigration helps clients navigate complex legal requirements with personalized guidance and multilingual support.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle deportation defense, asylum applications, family-based immigration, U-visas, citizenship, and all visa types including H1B and employment visas.
Do you handle personal injury cases?
Yes, we represent clients in auto accidents, slip-and-fall cases, medical malpractice, and other personal injury claims with a focus on fair compensation.
Are your attorneys experienced in criminal defense?
Our team has decades of experience defending clients against drug charges, assault, theft, and other criminal allegations across Michigan.
Can you assist with family law matters?
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce, child custody, property division, and immigration-related family reunification cases.
Do you serve non-English speaking clients?
Yes, our staff is bilingual and experienced in serving clients from over 60 countries with language and cultural support.
