ATTORNEY
CODY CRANE
Criminal Defense, Expungement, License Restoration, Traffic Violations, & Limited Civil Cases
PRACTICE
AREAS
Attorney Cody Crane has spent 12 years representing individuals who are facing criminal allegations and/or criminal charges, including 5 years as a court-appointed attorney, in both District and Circuit Courts. Attorney Crane is there for you every step of the way, from the initial investigation phase all the way through the jury trial phase. This includes representing individuals in both misdemeanors and felony cases, including but not limited to:
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Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Operating With a High Bodily Alcohol Content, as well as Operating with the Presence of a Controlled Substance;
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Other alcohol-related charges, such as Open Intoxicants in Your Vehicle, as well Furnishing Alcohol to Minors;
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All assaultive charges, such as Assault and Battery, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence, Felonious Assault, Assault With Intent to Commit Great Bodily Harm Less than Murder.
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All drug-related charges, including Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Use of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charges;
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All degrees of Retail Fraud, Larceny, Robbery, as well as other theft charges;
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All degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC);
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All firearm-related charges including Felony Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Brandishing a Weapon;
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Driving charges, such as Driving While License Suspended, Reckless Driving, and Fleeing and Eluding charges;
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All white collar crimes, such as Embezzlement, Fraudulent Use of Financial Transaction Device (credit cards), as well as Fraud charges;
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Other types of Misdemeanors and Felonies.
Do you have a criminal record due to mistakes you made in the past that are now affecting your everyday life, whether it be your job, finding housing, obtaining financial assistance, or any other reason? Attorney Cody Crane can help you clear your criminal record so that
those burdens of the past won't affect your future. Recently, Michigan has widened the number of individuals eligible to get their record cleared under Michigan's Clean Slate Act. Attorney Crane has helped hundreds of clients secure their future by clearing up their past. Call him today to discuss your eligibility.
Michigan is one of the strictest states in the country when it comes to driving laws, and for some people, it can result in a loss of driving privileges. If your license has been revoked by the Secretary of State, the process of getting it back again can be a challenging one. Whether your license is revoked due to past drunk driving or controlled substance related convictions, medical issues, or for any other reason, Attorney Crane can help you get your license back again. For over 12 years, Attorney Crane has helped individuals navigate their way through the process required to restore their license. Call him today to discuss your options on getting your license restored and legally back on the road.
Traffic tickets can have a serious impact not only on your license, but on your insurance as well. Obtaining points resulting from traffic tickets can result in serious consequences that can possibly be
avoided. If you've been cited with a civil infraction traffic ticket, whether it be driving your personal vehicle or operating a semi with a CDL license, Attorney Crane has extensive knowledge of the traffic laws in the state of Michigan. Call today to discuss!
Attorney Cody Crane also assists clients with select civil law matters on a case-by-case basis. These situations can include helping with contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, defending Personal Protection Orders (PPOs), or other civil legal issues that require an advocate to navigate the court system. Cody can review the details and help determine what the best option for you is.
Attorney Crane practices in all SW Michigan Counties including (but not limited to): Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Iona, Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties.
ABOUT
Attorney Cody Crane has been practicing trial law for over 12 years and is licensed to practice law in both State and Federal courts throughout Michigan. Throughout his 12 years as a licensed attorney, including 5 years as a court-appointed attorney, he has represented hundreds of individuals who have faced difficult times when being faced with criminal allegations and/or criminal charges. In addition, Attorney Crane has had the privilege of helping clients clean up their criminal records through the expungement hearing process, including many who are now eligible under Michigan’s Clean Slate Law. This new law has allowed many individuals who might not have been eligible in the past the opportunity to now have their records expunged, including those who have one prior drunk driving conviction on their record, as well as other driving offenses. Cody also has extensive experience in helping individuals restore their driver’s license when dealing with a revocation of driving privileges imposed by the Secretary of State, usually as a result of two or more prior convictions for alcohol or controlled substance-related driving offenses. Cody also helped those who have been cited with a civil infraction traffic ticket, including for individuals who have a standard Michigan operator’s license or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), both of which can significantly affect one’s license, as well as their insurance premiums.
Outside of the courtroom, Cody has been involved with numerous groups and events in the Kalamazoo Community. This includes coaching Kalamazoo Central High School’s Mock Trial Team for 5 years, where he was fortunate enough to help coach teams that won 4 straight state championships from 2016-2019. They also placed top 5 twice at Nationals, including finishing 2nd overall in the entire United States in 2017. Cody also has had the privilege of previously sitting on the Board of Directors for Kalamazoo County’s Bar Association, where he served 6 for years. He also was fortunate enough to serve as Secretary, Vice President, and eventually President of Kalamazoo County’s Trial Lawyers Association. Cody is a member of Michigan’s Bar Association as well.
More than anything in the world, Cody loves being an uncle to his three young nephews, as well as his two nieces, in addition to being a “dog dad” to his longtime rescue, Sydney. He is a proud University of Michigan alum, and an avid sports fanatic, specifically his Wolverines, Detroit Lions/Tigers/Pistons/Red Wings.
Credentials
2005-2009
Bachelor's Degree
University of Michigan
2010-2013
Juris Doctor Degree
Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Licensed to practice in the State of Michigan since 2013
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Member of the State Bar of Michigan, both in State and Federal court.
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Member of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association
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Former board of directors member for six years on the Kalamazoo County Bar Association.
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Member of the Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association
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Past secretary, vice president, and president of Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association
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Former Kalamazoo County High School Mock Trial coach for five years, winning four State titles, and placing 5th and 2nd Nationally for two of those years
CONTACT
CRANE LAW OFFICE
For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
ADDRESS
619 West Kalamazoo Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Email: cody@cranelawofficemi.com
Tel: 269.216.7902
Available 8:00 am-5:00 pm M-F, Closed Weekends & Holidays
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