Reviews

I hired Joel in January 2001 because of my DUI arrest in December of 2000. Joel immediately took charge and had it listed as a 1st offense with no jail time (even though I had a DUI in 1997). This was good because 3 months later I got another DUI. He got this one down to a misdemeanor also with no jail time. I hired him again this year to try to get my license reinstated. He walked me through the process, gave me excellent advice, and coached me on what to expect at the hearing. He was very professional in representing me at the hearing and I am thrilled! For the first time in 16 years I will have a driver's license because of his representation! He also provided me with all of the information necessary on getting a blow box and even gave me a coupon to reduce the cost. I HIGHLY recommend Joel to anyone who wants a professional with the legal savvy to get things done for his clients! Thank you Joel!

I highly recommend mr.whetstone. He did an excellent job for me! I was charged with owi it could of been a super drunk since I blew a .19 but with his excellence I was only charged with owi first offense I would like 2 take the time to thank him again THank You!!

As a Master Level Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Master Addiction Counselor and Certified Nutritional Consultant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I work professionally with a variety of attorneys. My association with Joel Whetstone includes sending him client referrals, as well as having him represent a family member. His over 30 years of experience has allowed him to form helpful relationships with court personnel and prosecutors. My family and the clients I have referred are extremely appreciative of his legal expertise and he will continue to receive our referrals. His office staff is experienced and easy to work with and I have only positive things to say.

From: Client of Joel Whetstone To whom it may concern, I retained the services of the Constitutional Law Center/Joel Whetstone to represent me in my defense of an “Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)” Citation that I received from a police officer, after being pulled over for speeding. During my initial meeting with Mr. Whetstone, he carefully reviewed the actions taken by the police officer during my arrest, and believed the police officer did not follow proper procedures in administering “breathalyzer” tests along the roadside, or at a second set of “breathalyzer” tests conducted at the Sheriff's office/county jail. In addition, Mr. Whetstone asked if I received a speeding ticket for the offense that I was pulled over for, and my answer was that I did not receive a speeding ticket, which seamed rather unusual to Mr. Whetstone. Mr. Whetstone then requested time and date stamped copies of the “breathalyzer” tests from the police department and the sheriff’s office, and he determined that the “breathalyzer” tests were improperly conducted, and did not follow Michigan State published guidelines for administration. Mr. Whetstone presented the results and administration of the “breathalyzer” tests to the Judge hearing my case, and the Judge agreed with Mr. Whetstone, and dismissed my “OWI” Citation. In summary, Mr. Whetstone handled my case in a very professional and insightful manner, and I was very pleased with the results. In addition, his administrative staff was very prompt and courteous in following up with me on all of the details and paperwork related to my case.

Our family has known Joel S. Whetstone for over 30 years.Several family members have used his services , and we have referred many friends and business and social acquaintances to him as well (over 50). They have all told us they were treated well and were very satisfied with the service they received. We and they are all pleased with how Mr, Whetstone's office staff related to us, quickly and answered any and all questions ,and were particularly pleased with the results in the various courts of West Michigan. We could all tell that Mr. Whetstone knows the law . We could all tell that Mr. Whetstone , knows the law, and has personal relationships with judges, prosecutors, and court employees. Our family will continue to use Mr Whetstone if any further legal matters come up and we strongly recommend him to any readers of this statement. Rich and Rachelle

Both my best friends husband and my husband have used Joel S Whetstone for tricky DUI cases and in both cases he got them off with minimal penalty. He knows all the judges and the DUI Laws in West Michigan and he is a pro! I recommend him! Susan D