Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr.

Charles E. Chamberlain Jr. is a founding partner of Willey & Chamberlain LLP, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he represents individuals facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. With decades of experience in criminal law, he provides strategic legal counsel to clients navigating complex criminal proceedings and works to protect their rights throughout the judicial process.

Mr. Chamberlain’s practice encompasses a broad range of criminal matters, including driving under the influence, drug offenses, fraud, white collar crime, federal racketeering cases involving the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, violent crimes, and other felony and misdemeanor charges. His work involves addressing the legal and procedural challenges that arise in criminal prosecutions and developing defense strategies tailored to the circumstances of each case.

Mr. Chamberlain earned his Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School after completing his undergraduate studies at Duke University. Admitted to practice in Michigan and Virginia in 1981, he is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. These admissions enable him to represent clients in a range of state and federal proceedings.

Throughout his career, Mr. Chamberlain has maintained active involvement in legal organizations and professional leadership. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Virginia State Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. He previously served as president of the Federal Bar Association’s Western Michigan Chapter and the Grand Rapids Bar Association. 

In addition, Mr. Chamberlain is a founding member and former president of the Historical Society for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. His professional service reflects a longstanding commitment to the legal community, and he received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

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