Richard W. Szymanski - a Grand Rapids, United States Criminal Defense Lawyer

Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense
First-Party No-Fault
Third-Party No-Fault
Personal Injury Litigation

Attorney Information

Overview

Rick is a lifelong resident and native of the Grand Rapids area. After high school, Rick joined the United States Marine Corps where he served in the infantry and took part in several combat deployments. While serving in the Marines, he attended Grand Valley State University. Rick graduated from MSU College of Law in 2012 and then served as an assistant prosecutor in Kalkaska County where he gained experience in conducting trials and handling a variety of criminal matters.

Education

Legal Education
- Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan, 2012
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Grand Valley State University

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

United States Marine Corps
Kalkaska County, Assistant Prosecutor

Bar Admissions

Michigan, 2012

Other Affiliations

Grand Rapids Bar Association
Grand Rapids Veteran’s Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan

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Contact

Grand Rapids, MI

3300 Eagle Run Drive NE
Suite 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Phones:

Fax: 616-977-9201

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.mpmtrialattorneys.com

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Richard W. Szymanski - Grand Rapids, MI