Cronkright Law is a specialized legal practice dedicated to defending parents, caregivers, and licensed professionals against allegations of child abuse and neglect throughout Michigan. Founded by attorney Michael Cronkright, the firm stands out for its exclusive focus on Children’s Protective Services (CPS) defense and related criminal matters, offering compassionate yet aggressive representation aimed at reuniting families and protecting parental rights.
The firm adopts a client-centered, detail-oriented approach, leveraging over two decades of experience and a network of medical, psychological, and investigative experts to challenge false or exaggerated claims. Cronkright Law is particularly skilled in cases involving complex medical diagnoses and works closely with clients who are willing to actively participate in their defense. Their practice is limited to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, serving individuals and licensed professionals facing investigations by CPS, law enforcement, or state regulatory agencies.
Services Offered
- Family law attorney
- Criminal justice attorney
- CPS defense
- Adult Protective Services (APS) defense
- Child abuse allegations defense
- Child neglect defense
- Shaken Baby Syndrome defense
- Medical child abuse defense
- Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy defense
- Infant injuries defense
- Misdiagnosis of child abuse defense
- Failure to protect allegations defense
- Educational neglect defense
- Central Registry expungements
- CPS early intervention
- Appeals
- Defense of licensed day care workers
- Defense of foster care workers
- Defense of medical and psychological professionals
- Representation in cases involving the Department of Health and Human Services
- Representation in cases involving the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
The firm serves clients across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Howell, Flint, St. Joseph, and numerous other counties. With a proven record of successful outcomes at trial and through negotiation, Cronkright Law is committed to providing assertive legal advocacy for those facing one of the most challenging experiences of their lives.
