At the Law Office of John W. Bissell we have over 30 years of experience in Family (divorce) Law and Criminal Law. This office is a leader in the field of family and criminal law and is a dedicated and loyal advocate for our clients. John W. Bissell graduated from the University of Virginia Law School in 1973 and has practiced continually since graduation in the State of Michigan and Commonwealth of Virginia. Confidentiality is maintained from the time an individual first contacts us and is protected whether or not our firm is retained.
We provide comprehensive family law services, including advice, representation, negotiation and trial litigation. To provide competent representation you must be able to trust your attorney and be entirely candid. We may not "like" everything you have to say, but we "dislike" surprises even more. You may not "like" everything we have to say, but you should be comfortable that we are sincere in the advice given.
Divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences that an individual endures. We are not able to promise that the process will be painless, but we will be there to assist you in establishing the new life that must integrate different relationships for you and members of your family. When you have a question, and I am not available, your telephone message will be returned. When you have an appointment you should not have to wait 15 minutes while your attorney tends to other clients.
The arena of criminal law is adversarial. Lawyers who “bluff” do so at their client’s peril. The ability to present a defense at trial is essential and lawyers who are reluctant to take off the gloves should not try to represent defendants charged with crimes. Effective representation requires tenacity and dedication and the lawyer must remember that the results (good or bad) may profoundly affect the client for the rest of his/her life.
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