Mr. Kortes has established himself as one of the preeminent criminal defense attorneys in West Michigan. Jeff has successfully represented clients in State and Federal Courts on a variety of charges. Most recently Jeff has won cases at trial including Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death, Operating While Intoxicated-Third Offense Felony, Operating While Intoxicated, Home Invasion First Degree, Home Invasion Third Degree and several others.
Additionally, Jeff has also:
- Represented an individual during Grand Jury proceedings in Federal and State Court regarding identity theft, conspiracy, wire fraud and missing person charges.
- Representing a non-targeted individual in Federal Court regarding copyright infringement and fraud regarding Apple, Inc.
- Representing a non-targeted individual in Federal Court regarding an investment ponzi scheme ranging from $12 to $15 million dollars.
- Represented 15 investors in the complex $130 million dollar Pupler Distributing ponzi scheme. Representation included identification, recovery and distribution of preferential payments, interest payments and principle as well as detailed accounting and consultation with the Trustee.
- Represented a co-owner of a Title Company regarding embezzlement and fraud. After several months of investigation and negotiations with prosecutors, my client did not get charged with any crime and owed no restitution.
- Acted as co-counsel with the firm’s Family Law partner in a complex, large estate, divorce trial.
