Welcome to the Law Firm of James W. Saffell

James W. Saffell has 28 years experience handling Divorce and Family Law matters– from an uncontested divorce to trials involving complex property division and disputed child custody, child support and alimony issues.
The Traverse City criminal defense law firm of JAMES W. SAFFELL defends clients who have been charged with a crime. Attorney Saffell has the experience to successfully navigate the criminal justice system.
A respected and experienced Traverse City criminal defense lawyer James W. Saffell will defend your rights if you have been charged with a drunk driving related offense. You can expect to receive professional representation at a reasonable cost with attorney James W. Saffell.

Get a Police Report

In many criminal or family law cases, such as a custody or divorce action, drunk driving (DUI), or personal protection order (PPO), it’s necessary to

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Divorce & Jurisdiction

One of the first considerations  when filing for divorce is deciding where to file?  To grant a judgment for divorce a court must have jurisdiction

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Choosing a Business Entity

Starting a new business is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life.  Where do I begin?  What do I sell/make/provide?  How much

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