James K. Champion - Grand Rapids, MI
Attorney at Law Office of James K. Champion, PLLC
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Grand Rapids, MI
312 E. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Drug Crimes
- Criminal Law - Federal (White Collar Crime)
- Internet -- Cyberspace
Attorney Information
Overview
James K. Champion is a criminal defense attorney representing clients in West Michigan. Mr. Champion attended Albion College obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree for Economics and Management, has a Masters Degree from Central Michigan and a Law Degree from Thomas Cooley Law School. Mr. Champion has lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan for over 20 years. He has successfully defended clients in State and Federal Court.
Mr. Champion has been featured on CBS 48 Hours, NBC Dateline, Good Morning America, Nancy Grace, Dateline Crime, In Session, & Court TV.
Some of Mr. Champion’s career highlights include: Clients found not guilty by Jury Trial on charges such as First Degree Murder, CSC 1st Degree, CSC 2nd Degree, CSC 3rd Degree, CSC 4th Degree, Embezzlement, Felony Firearm, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, False Pretenses, Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana, Manufacture Methamphetamine, etc.
Community involvement is important to Mr. Champion. He is the President of his Neighborhood Watch Association and is actively involved in coaching his son’s youth sports teams.
Education
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Legal Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
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Non Legal Education
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Albion College, 1988
Major: Economics and Management -
Central Michigan University
Master’s Degree
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Albion College, 1988
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Contact
312 E. Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-953-8499
Fax: 616-233-4757
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.championlawoffice.com
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