Larry C. Willey - a Grand Rapids, MI Criminal Defense Lawyer

Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense
Business-related white collar crimes
Health Care Fraud
Tax-related offenses
Homicides and Drug crimes

Attorney Information

Overview

Attorney and founding firm partner Larry C. Willey has been practicing law for over 40 years -dedicating his legal career to the defense of people accused of committing crimes. Regarded as one of Michigan's premier criminal defense attorneys, Larry has handled all types of criminal matters, from business-related white collar crimes and health care fraud, to tax-related offenses, homicides and drug crimes.

Known for forceful and effective advocacy on behalf of his clients, Larry is recognized by his colleagues as a leader in his field. He has been elected a fellow of the prestigious International Society of Barristers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is also a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Michigan Bar Foundation. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1993, and he consistently has been recognized as one of Michigan's top lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine and Michigan Super Lawyers.

If you have been charged with a crime, you need aggressive, effective and efficient representation dedicated to protecting your rights and interests at every stage of your case. Experienced attorney Larry Willey will effectively support you from the grand jury investigation through an appeal, if necessary.

For more information about criminal defense attorney Larry Willey, or to learn more about the experienced and trusted criminal defense attorneys at Willey & Chamberlain, contact us here or call our office directly at 616.458.2212.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Larry C. Willey included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Fellow, International Society of Barristers, 1999 - Present
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 1993 - Present
The Best Lawyers in America, 1993 - Present
Michigan’s top lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine and Michigan Super Lawyers

Other Sources of Feedback About Larry C. Willey

Included on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2009 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2008 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2007 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2006 Michigan Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  Honors: Magna Cum Laude
  Honors: Order of the Coif
  Law Review: Michigan Law Review, 1970 - 1971
Non Legal Education
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  Honors: With Distinction
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Attorney and Founding Partner
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Past Positions

Hon. Martin Pence, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court of Hawaii, Law Clerk, 1971 - 1972
Williams, Connolly & Califano; Washington, D.C., Attorney, 1972 - 1974
United States Attorney's Office; District of Columbia, Assistant United States Attorney, 1974 - 1977
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, Trial Attorney, 1977 - 1978
U.S. Department of Justice, Special Trial Attorney, Public Integrity Section, 1979 - 1980
Private Practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1980 - Present

Pro Bono Activities

Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Fellow, Michigan Bar Foundation

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia, 1973
Michigan, 1978
Hawaii, 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, 1973
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Supreme Court, 1978

Other Affiliations

Grand Rapids Bar Association, 1985 - Present
Federal Bar Association, 1985 - Present
American Bar Association, 1985 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, 1985 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Trustee 1997 - 1999

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Grand Rapids, MI

300 Ottawa Avenue
Suite 810
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Phone: 616-426-8055

Fax: 616-458-1158

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Website: http://www.willeychamberlain.com

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Larry C. Willey - Grand Rapids, MI