A Former Judge Who Now Fights for the Defense
Chris Easthope brings a perspective that very few criminal defense attorneys can offer, that of a former judge. After serving on the 15th District Court bench from 2009 to 2015, Chris returned to private practice with a firsthand understanding of how Michigan’s courts operate, what judges look for, and where defenses succeed or fail.
His background spans over 30 years of Michigan legal experience, from city government and private practice to seven years presiding over thousands of criminal and traffic cases. That experience now works entirely in your favor.
- Former elected Judge, 15th District Court (2009–2015)
- Founded Washtenaw County’s Veterans’ Treatment Court (2012)
- Established Washtenaw County’s Mental Health Treatment Court (2014)
- Former Ann Arbor City Council Member (2000–2008) & Mayor Pro Tem (2003–2008)
- Member, State Bar of Michigan & Washtenaw County Bar Association
What We Handle
Areas of Practice
From misdemeanors to serious felonies, Chris Easthope handles the full range of Michigan criminal defense matters, always personally, never delegated.
Why Choose Chris
The Advantage of Experience
Having presided over thousands of criminal cases, Chris knows exactly how prosecutors build their cases, what evidence judges scrutinize most, and where defenses have the greatest chance of success. That insider knowledge is now entirely on your side.
Chris personally handles every client and every case. Your situation will never be handed to a paralegal or passed off to a junior associate. When you hire Chris Easthope, you work directly with Chris Easthope.
From misdemeanors to serious felonies, Chris has handled cases across the full spectrum of Michigan criminal law. His understanding of local courts, judges, and prosecutors throughout Washtenaw County and surrounding areas gives your defense a meaningful edge.
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