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Sarissa K. Montague - Kalamazoo, MI

136 East Michigan Ave.14th Floor Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Updated: 02/18/2024

Kalamazoo Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Overview

Liberty. It is what you need and what Attorney Sarissa Montague believes in. Seeing past the labels placed on those who find themselves at the mercy of the criminal justice system, Ms. Montague maintains a compassionate and honest perspective for her clients. With extensive experience in defending and protecting the accused, Ms. Montague specializes in the defense of people from all walks of life to find creative solutions so that they can get back to building their futures...
Liberty. It is what you need and what Attorney Sarissa Montague believes in. Seeing past the labels placed on those who find themselves at the mercy of the criminal justice system, Ms. Montague maintains a compassionate and honest perspective for her clients. With extensive experience in defending and protecting the accused, Ms. Montague specializes in the defense of people from all walks of life to find creative solutions so that they can get back to building their futures. Not afraid of a challenge, and with a full understanding of the adversarial system, Ms. Montague excels in the roles of fearless litigator, zealous advocate, and empathetic counselor. With realism and creativity, Ms. Montague has developed a reputation among peers and prosecutors for being trustworthy, ethical, and hardworking. When you need someone who will listen to you, relate to you, and fight like hell to protect you like only your mother, sister, or friend would, Sarissa Montague is the attorney for you.

About Sarissa K. Montague

Practice Areas

  • Federal Criminal Defense
  • State Criminal Defense
  • Assault Crimes
  • MIP - Minor in Possession of Alcohol
  • Medical Marijuana
  • Drug Crimes
  • Probation Violations
  • Theft Crimes
  • DUI/DWI
  • Sex Crimes

Litigation

  • 100%

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Associate

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, 2007
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2012

Other Affiliations

  • Kalamazoo County Bar Association, 2008 - Present (Member)
  • Michigan Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2013 - Present (Member)

Education

  • Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan, 2007
    J.D.
    Honors: cum laude
  • Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1997
    B.A.
    Honors: magna cum laude
    Honors: Dean's List
    Major: Political Science

Past Positions

  • Snelling Personnel, Personnel Manager/Operations Manager, 2002 - 2004
  • Heron Ltd., Executive Assistant, 1998 - 2002
  • Debevoise & Plimpton, Legal Assistant, 1997 - 1998
  • Levine & Levine , Attorney, 2008 - Present

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136 East Michigan Ave.14th Floor Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Fax

  • (269) 382-0464

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By Troy J. on Feb. 25, 2023

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Sarissa Montague saved my life! Levine and Levine was recommended to me by a fellow inmate while I was being held on a $300,000 cash only bond on an assult with great bodily harm, which would have resulted in a mandatory 25 year sentence. ?I would have been eligible for parole at 76 years old. ?Sarissa fought passionately for me and in doing so LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE by redeeming my freedom. When Sarissa took my case the matter had already been pending for a year. ?I was being held in jail on an unpostable bond. ?I had already hired and or been appointed four separate attorneys who had failed miserably in protecting my rights. Sarissa spent hours upon hours unraveling and repairing the numerous mistakes made by the other attorney?s. ?She worked diligently to rebuild the damaged relationships within the criminal justice and judicial system. ?Sarissa spent numerous hours discussing my case with me. But most importantly, Sarissa willingly gave me her time. ?She listened to me and worked with me to bring forth our best legal arguments. Sarissa was very professional but wore many different hats throughout the legal process. At times we disagreed, but I was AWAYS confident that Sarissa was acting in my best interest. After 17 ? months in jail, awaiting trial, Sarissa was successful in perfecting a motion to dismiss, that she presented flawlessly. ?The motion was granted and all ?charges were dismissed with prejudice. ?I was released from jail within the hour. ?I consider Sarissa an undeserved blessing, had she not been recommended, I would have not been successful in beating these charges. ?Sarissa saved me from spending the remainder of my life in prison. ?Best attorney ever, as well as being an all around caring, compassionate human being. ?If you can retain her ? do so without any question in your mind. ?Best money I have ever spent. Levine and Levine, as a whole as hands down the BEST law firm I have ever come in contact with or even heard of. ?Professional, patient, and understanding of the multi-faceted stressors related to being charged in a criminal matter with everyone in the office working to eliminate those factors. TOP NOTCH, BEST OF THE BEST LAW FIRM. ?HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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