ATTORNEY
CODY CRANE

ABOUT

Attorney Cody Crane has been practicing trial law for over 11 years and is licensed to practice law in both State and Federal courts throughout Michigan. Throughout his 11 years as a licensed attorney, including 5 years as a court-appointed attorney, he has represented well over a thousand individuals who have faced difficult times when being faced with criminal charges. In addition, Attorney Crane has had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients clean up their criminal records through expungement hearings, including many who are now eligible under Michigan’s newer Clean Slate Laws, which has allowed many individuals who might not have been eligible previously, the opportunity to have their records cleared, including those who have one [prior drunk driving conviction. Cody also has extensive experience in helping individuals restore their driver’s license when dealing with a revocation of driving privileges imposed by the Secretary of State, usually as a result of two prior convictions for alcohol or controlled substance-related driving offenses. Cody also has experience in helping people who have been cited with a civil infraction traffic ticket, including for individuals who have your standard operator’s license or a Commercial Driver’s License, both of which can significantly affect one’s license, as well as their insurance premiums.

Outside of the courtroom, Attorney Crane has been involved with numerous groups and events in the Kalamazoo Community. This included coaching and being a part of Kalamazoo Central High School’s Mock Trial Team, where he was fortunate enough to help coach teams that won 4 straight state championships from 2016-2019 and finishing top 5 in the entire county (twice), including 2nd overall in the entire United States. Cody also has had the privilege of previously sitting on the Board of Directors for Kalamazoo County’s Bar Association, where he served 6 for years. He also was fortunate enough to serve as Secretary, Vice President, and eventually President of Kalamazoo County’s Trial Lawyers Association. Cody is a member of Michigan’s Bar Association as well.

More than anything in the world, Attorney Crane loves being an uncle to his three young nephews, as well as his niece, in addition to being a “dog dad” to his longtime rescue, Sydney. He is a Proud University of Michigan alum, and avid sports fanatic, specifically his Wolverines, Detroit Lions/Tigers/Pistons/Red Wings.