Daniel B. Hess Jr. - Grand Rapids, MI
Attorney at Gordon & Hess, PLC
Family Law Lawyers in Grand Rapids, MI
146 Monroe Center N.W. Suite 1225 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand Rapids Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Daniel B. Hess, Jr. was raised in Grand Rapids, MI. Daniel went on to attend Michigan State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 1992. Daniel then attended California Western School of Law and graduated in 1995.
While obtaining his law degree, Daniel interned at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office where he gained a tremendous amount of experience working within the criminal justice system. Daniel was admitted to the California Bar in 1997.
In 1999, Daniel accepted a position at Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC, alongside his father, the late Daniel B. Hess, Sr., and his uncle, the late John H. Hess. Daniel was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2000.
While with Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC, Daniel’s main areas of practice were bankruptcy law, criminal law and family law with a primary focus on protecting men’s rights. Daniel joined Gordon & Shaw in 2007 where he continued to focus on family law.
With the emergence of Gordon & Hess, PLC, Daniel continues to seek justice in both the family and criminal court systems and to carry on the legal family tradition of his late father and uncle. Daniel is a strong and savvy advocate and has obtained a significant amount of courtroom experience in his areas of practice.
Education
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Legal Education
- California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1995
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Non Legal Education
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Michigan State University, 1992
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Criminal Justice
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Michigan State University, 1992
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Gordon & Shaw, 2007
- Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC, 1999
- San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, Intern
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 2000
- California, 1997
Contact
146 Monroe Center N.W.
Suite 1225
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-369-7452
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.gordonhess.com
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