About Us

We protect what matters most: liberty, family and education. Our legal team is uniquely qualified to give families peace of mind while a loved one has legal issues. We understand what is at stake and that no one plans on being arrested or having their children taken away. Our firm's mission is to prevent false convictions and attacks on innocence one client at a time. Lisa Kirsch Satawa has over 28 years of criminal and child protection experience. She is the 2020 recipient of the Right to Counsel Award from the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. This is the highest award a defense attorney can receive. She also earned the Kimberly C. Cahill Leadership Award in 2011 from the Michigan State Bar. Lisa has tried over 200 cases. Our state-wide practice embraces respect, empathy and integrity. We are grateful for the opportunity to solve legal problems and accomplish client goals. Building trust is critical and that is where our legal team begins the relationship. We handle adult and juvenile criminal matters, false allegations of sexual assault, and child abuse, gun/ firearms rights, traffic, drunk or drugged driving, protective services defense, termination of parental rights, educational advocacy and support for children with learning disabilities or at risk of school discipline.