Courtney M. Sierra

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Experience: 6 years

Divorce, Family Law and Appeals & Appellate

Symposium Editor, Law Review Board, Leadership Achievement Award and Honors Scholarship Recipient

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Being an attorney has been a long-standing goal for me. Ever since I was twelve years old, I sought ways to help people and this desire to work with people and help people in my community has led me to become a family law attorney.

When I heard that a friend struggled with a debilitating illness, I arranged a fundraiser to cover health care and living expenses. I convinced small business owners to donate goods and funds and organized one of the best fundraisers in our community raising more than $28,000.00 to help the family.

Shortly after college, I contributed to society with hands-on work as a psychiatric rehabilitation therapist. I worked with high-risk children, ages 3 to 13, who struggled with a variety of challenges that mental health difficulties can bring. Many of these children came from blended families and difficult family dynamics. The experience as a psychiatric rehabilitation therapist helps Courtney understand the struggles that our clients sometimes experience with their children during divorce and separation. This experience provides me with an excellent background to create a strategy for my clients during child custody disputes.

My husband and I have an elementary school-aged daughter. I am a Star Wars fan and an Elf volunteer for the Circuit Court’s adoption day. If you have a family law problem, I look forward to hearing from you and working with you.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Michigan

State Bar of Michigan
ID Number: 81731
Since 2017

Professional Experience

2016 - 2016

17th Circuit Court

Judicial Extern

2015 - 2016

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

Research Assistant

2012 - 2013

Pertneuf Valley Family Center

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapist

2008 - 2008

Merrill and Merrill

Legal Assistant

Education

2017

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

J.D. (2017)

Honors: Honors Scholarship Recipient; Leadership Achievement Award; Cooley Law Review Board; Dean's List; Honor Roll.

2009

Idaho State University

B.S. (2009) | Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Awards

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Symposium Editor, Law Review Board

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

year - Courtney M. Sierra

Leadership Achievement Award

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

year - Courtney M. Sierra

Honors Scholarship Recipient

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

Contacts

Kraayeveld Law Offices, P.C. 300 State St. SE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Telephone: (616) 285-0808 Ext. 1003

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Courtney M. Sierra

Experience: 6 years

Website: Open

Phone: (616) 285-0808 Ext. 1003

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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