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Denise M LaFave Smith

4.8
26 reviews

1918 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912

Adoption, Divorce, Domestic Violence and 18 more

About Denise M LaFave Smith

Denise M LaFave Smith is a lawyer practicing adoption, divorce, domestic violence and 18 other areas of law. Denise has been licensed for 23 years. Denise practices at Denice LaFave Smith, PLLC in Lansing, MI.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 01, 2016
Hired Attorney

Ms. LaFave Smith is an excellent lawyer. She went over and above what she needed to do for me during this difficult time. In my opinion, it is unfortunate that Ms. LaFave Smith's exhusband holds a grudge and would post such a horrible review about her legal practice. Ms LaFave Smith works with the homeless and doesn't charge them. She is active in the fight against cancer and is an all around wonderful person. Please know that I would trust her with my life! Thank you for your wonderful work!

 
Social Security
Posted by anonymous
December 01, 2016
Hired Attorney

Denise has always been very kind and helpful. Willing to explain things you don't understand. She even will get back with you after hours. Without her I wouldn't have a diagnosis to the disorder that I have and I am very thankful for her discovering that. She's always treated me with respect and kindness above and beyond. She's an Attorney that you can trust and will do things for you above and beyond. I would recommend her to anyone.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by April
March 13, 2025
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This woman is incompetent she stood me and my daughter up for our appointment she never showed she never called she when we did meet with her she was on the phone with someone else almost the entire time we just had court and she bold face lied to the judge about what happened when we did have the one meeting she was a terrible attorney I would not recommend her to my worst enemy if you want an incompetent person that will not fight for you and that could care less about you than go with Denise Lafave

 
Family Law
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December 01, 2016
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Adoption
    • Divorce
    • Domestic Violence
  • Elder Law 2
    • Elder Law & Advocacy
    • Elder Law & Disability Rights
  • General Practice
  • Trusts and Estates 4
    • Guardianship & Conservatorship
    • Probate & Estate
    • Wills & Trusts
    • Estate Planning
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Landlord & Tenant
  • Health Care 1
    • Medicaid & Medicare
  • Social Security
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • Unemployment Compensation
  • Administrative Law
  • Bankruptcy 2
    • Bankruptcy & Debt
    • Foreclosure
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appeals
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Negligence Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Denice LaFave Smith, PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2003, Michigan
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    Class of 2002
    Juris Doctor

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