Jeffrey M. Schroder

Jeff is licensed to practice law in all Michigan courts and he has been admitted to practice in the United States District Courts throughout the entire State of Michigan.

Jeff’s fields of practice include Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Auto-Negligence, Personal Injury, Family Law and Appellate Law. Jeff has practiced law as an assistant prosecuting attorney; he has defended most major hospitals in Michigan in Medical Malpractice and Premises Liability lawsuits; he has worked in the claims department at a medical malpractice insurer; and he has defended a major auto-insurer. Thus, Jeff’s experiences provide him with a unique understanding of the methods and strategies employed by the attorneys that he litigates against.

Prior to pursuing a career in law, Jeff served eight years in the United States Naval Reserve as a Hospital Corpsman practicing nursing, emergency medicine and combat medicine with the United States Marine Corps. Jeff also counseled children, adolescents, adults and seniors in crisis in his former career as a psychiatric technician at two psychiatric hospitals.

Jeff enjoys playing paint ball, electric guitar, poker and chess. He is also an avid hunter and fisherman. Jeff is married to Heather Schroder and they have two daughters named Lexi and Hannah.

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Juris Doctor
Cum Laude
Emphasis: Litigation

Olivet College, Bachelor of Arts
Cum Laude
Major: Psychology
Minor: English

Kellogg Community College, Associate in Science
Cum Laude
Major: Psychology

Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corpsman

Marshall High School

Ten Questions for Jeff.

What should I do if a police officer pulls me over and asks me if I have been drinking?

What if a police officer pulls me over and asks me to perform some field sobriety tests?

What if a police officer asks me to submit to a preliminary breath test?

Should I agree to submit to a breath test at the police station?

What should I do if a police officer asks to interview me or asks me to take a lie detector test?

What should I do if a police officer asks to search my car or house?

What should I do if a doctor or nurse has hurt me?

What should I do if I have been hurt in a car accident?

I want a divorce, but I’m afraid that I will not be able to see my children as much as I want to. What should I do?

Children’s Protective Services or the Family Independence Agency wants me to admit to things so the court can order me to take counseling. Should I do it?