Peter Alan VanGelderen
Immigration attorney · Grand Rapids, MI · Admitted Michigan 2009
About this attorney
Peter Alan VanGelderen is a partner at Willey & Chamberlain LLP in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over a decade of dedicated legal experience. He focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense, representing clients facing state and federal charges ranging from white-collar offenses and complex federal crimes to DUI/OWI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Recognized for his trial advocacy and comprehensive legal acumen, Mr. VanGelderen provides aggressive, strategic defense for individuals navigating challenging criminal proceedings.
Mr. VanGelderen completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in 2005, earning a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Moral and Political Philosophy. He earned his Juris Doctor, with distinction, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2009, where he served as an Associate Editor of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review and Chairman of the Mock Trial Board. Before joining Willey & Chamberlain LLP, he honed his courtroom skills as an intern at the Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office and successfully operated his own criminal defense firm, establishing a solid foundation in West Michigan state courts.
Committed to protecting constitutional rights and delivering high-caliber representation, Mr. VanGelderen approaches each matter with meticulous preparation and focused advocacy. He is an active member of numerous legal organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys, and the Federal Bar Association.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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