Resourceful Legal Counsel for Michigan Families
Awareness of the serious risks and effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy is gradually increasing, but this important battle continues. Across the U.S., tens of thousands of babies are born each year who are affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the term used to describe the continuum of cognitive, adaptive and behavioral challenges experienced by affected individuals which also have been referred to as FAS, FAE, pFAS ARND and ARBD.
Tragically, many individuals affected by FASD often suffer serious neurological and functional problems, and may also become entangled in the criminal justice system or have other legal problems. Attorney John W. Lewis has taken the initiative to learn about FASD and stay abreast of developments and resources for affected children, adults and their families. If you are looking for a Central Michigan lawyer sensitive to the potential role of FASD in your legal challenges, please contact our Mount Pleasant law office today.
Dedicated Criminal Defense and Family Lawyers, Sensitive to Your Specific Needs
Mr. Lewis is an experienced criminal defense attorney who advocates assertively for getting defendants and families the help and services they need. In developing an approach to your criminal case or other legal situation, you can count on his understanding of issues such as:
- Known neurological and adaptive functioning deficits resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol and the related spectrum disorders
- The common relationship between disabilities and social/behavioral problems
- Available federal, state and local services for children, adults and families
Prepared to Advocate for You in State, Federal or Tribal Court
Our attorneys are dedicated to community involvement and productive action in our region as well as to upholding the law and protecting your rights. We frequently defend adults and juveniles in state courts from Harrison to Alma, Big Rapids to Midland and elsewhere in Mid-Michigan — including the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Court.
We are also active family lawyers familiar with adoption procedures and subsidies that may apply if you are considering adopting a child affected by fetal alcohol syndrome.
For the legal skill and resourcefulness you need — along with sensitivity to personal issues that must be taken into account — we encourage you to contact us for a consultation today.
