The Aggressive Defense Team
Michigan's Top Criminal Defense Firm
The law firm of Kronzek & Cronkright P.L.L.C. is based in Michigan and offers aggressive criminal defense throughout the entire State of Michigan. If you have been charged with a serious criminal offense, or think that you may be charged, you need the aggressive criminal defense team at Kronzek & Cronkright. Our experienced team of skilled professionals has a proven track record of successful results in Michigan’s Local, State and Federal Courts.
Michael J. Cronkright
 Mr. Cronkright received his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Spring Arbor College. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he graduated Cum Laude. He has been admitted to practice law in all Michigan State courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, pro hac vice.
As a trial attorney, Mr. Cronkright’s practice focuses primarily on trial work within his areas of practice. These areas of practice include Criminal Defense, Family Defense in Child Protective Proceedings, and other complex litigation. Mr. Cronkright has a passion for defending the falsely accused, and those treated unfairly by the authorities. He has served as lead trial attorney on numerous complex cases involving false allegations by children. Mr. Cronkright has extensive training and experience in cross examination of children. He has both training from, and courtroom experience with, nationally prominent medical, psychological and scientific experts. These experts have been helpful with breaking the barrier of false accusations, misleading evidence, and suggestive child interviews by authorities. Mr. Cronkright has obtained “not guilty” verdicts throughout Michigan and has successfully litigated the reunification of families facing allegations by Children’s Protective Services.
Mr. Cronkright’s professional memberships have included the State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, and the American Association of Justice.
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Charles M. Kronzek
 Mr. Kronzek received his Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Geneva College in Pennsylvania. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. He has been admitted to practice law in all Michigan State courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. He has been admitted pro hac vice to try cases in Texas, Colorado and Florida.
Mr. Kronzek is a highly successful trial lawyer with extensive experience in handling hundreds of criminal cases. He is involved in many of our high profile cases. He has excellent litigation skills and has been a member of numerous legal and professional associations, including the State Bar of Michigan, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, and the American Association of Justice. He frequently participates in continuing legal education in order to keep himself updated as to the most current laws, techniques, and areas of expertise and court rulings that might affect our clients. He was the lead attorney when our client was charged criminal sexual conduct in the first degree in Ingham County, Lansing, Michigan. That trial ended when the jury acquitted our client of every charge. He also has obtained not guilty verdicts in numerous other types of criminal cases throughout Michigan. He spends the majority of his time litigating cases.
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Steven A. Freeman
 Mr. Freeman received a Bachelor of Art in Political Science from Michigan State University. He received his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. His professional memberships have included the State Bar of Michigan, National association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Mr. Freeman is a former 10 year veteran police officer and investigator with the Lansing Township Police Department until 1990. H was able to successfully complete his law school education while working the night shift at the police department. Upon graduation from law school, he entered the private practice of law in 1991 and has practiced criminal law defense exclusively ever since. We are pleased to say Mr. Freeman enjoys over 25 years of combined experience in the Michigan criminal justice system and has seen it form “both sides.”
Since joining KRONZEK & CRONKRIGHT, PLLC in 2004, Mr. Freeman has had full responsibility to handle many of our clients who have been charged with extremely serious felony offenses. These include murder, kidnapping and criminal sexual misconduct. We believe his success comes from a combination of his knowledge of the law, his ability to identify constitutional issues and mastering the art of persuasion. Persuasion is a valuable tool, whether the goal is to convince a prosecuting attorney the case against the client is weak and a jury will not convict, or to convince a judge that a piece of evidence was unlawfully seized by the police and should not be used against the client at trial. These skills take many years to hone and Mr. Freeman’s involvement with hundreds of criminal cases has proved invaluable in perfecting his courtroom presence.
Mr. Freeman’s primary case load consists of criminal sexual conduct cases, major drug offenses and other serious felony matters.
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John M. English
 Mr. English has been a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association since 1985 and the State Bar of Michigan Bar since 1999. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Franconia College (N.H.) in1977 and his Juris Doctor degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord New Hampshire in 1984. Attorney English maintained a statewide OWI defense practice in New Hampshire for 14 years but now concentrates on a plethora of other serious criminal cases. Mr. English has conducted hundreds of administrative hearings, bench trials and jury trials. His professional memberships have included the State Bar of Michigan, American Trial Lawyers Association, New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association, New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
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Brandy J. Thompson
 Ms. Thompson, originally from northern Michigan, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Law from Lake Superior State University. She then attended Michigan State University College of Law where she graduated Cum Laude. While in law school she became an editor for the prestigious MSU- Law Review. Her memberships have included the Michigan Association for Justice, the State Bar of Michigan, as well as the Young Trial Lawyers Association. In addition to being licensed to practice in Michigan State courts, she is also licensed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Thompson has successfully litigated in both State and Federal courts. She has handled a wide range of cases including Children’s Protective Services, child abuse and neglect, as well as criminal defense.
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