# Brendan J. Sanger, Attorney > Attorney and Counselor at Law, Litchfield, Michigan ## Posts - [Michigan Child Custody: How Does a Judge Decide?](https://attorneysanger.net/michigan-child-custody-how-judges-decide/): Michigan judges decide custody by asking what is in the child's best interests, not which parent "wins." Here is how that works, what factors count, and how parents can prepare. - [Michigan Divorce Waiting Period: How Long Does It Take?](https://attorneysanger.net/michigan-divorce-waiting-period/): Michigan makes divorcing spouses wait a set time before a judge can finish the case, and the wait is longer when there are minor children. Here is how the waiting period works and what else affects the timeline. - [Out-of-State CDL Driver Ticketed in Michigan: What to Do](https://attorneysanger.net/out-of-state-cdl-driver-ticketed-in-michigan/): If you hold a CDL from another state and got a ticket in Michigan, ignoring it can cause real trouble back home. Here is how these tickets work and what steps to take. - [Michigan Traffic Ticket, never ignore.](https://attorneysanger.net/what-happens-if-you-ignore-a-traffic-ticket-in-michigan/): Ignoring a Michigan traffic ticket rarely makes it go away. Here is what can happen, how to tell what kind of ticket you have, and the choices you usually have. - [What Happens at an Arraignment in Michigan?](https://attorneysanger.net/what-happens-at-arraignment-michigan/): An arraignment is the first District court hearing after a criminal charge in Michigan. Here is what happens, what you can say, and what to avoid. - [Will a Michigan Speeding Ticket Hurt My CDL?](https://attorneysanger.net/michigan-speeding-ticket-cdl-driver-what-happens/): A Michigan speeding ticket can affect a commercial driver more than it affects other drivers. Here is how convictions, serious violations and CSA records work, and what to do before you pay. ## Pages - [Articles](https://attorneysanger.net/articles/) - [Contact the Office](https://attorneysanger.net/contact/): Call 517-206-3555 or request a consultation with Attorney Brendan Sanger. Office at 304 Marshall Street, Litchfield, MI 49252. - [About Attorney Brendan J. Sanger](https://attorneysanger.net/about/): Brendan J. Sanger has practiced law in Michigan for more than 32 years, serving Hillsdale, Branch, Jackson, Calhoun, Lenawee and St. Joseph County. - [Probate and Estate Planning](https://attorneysanger.net/probate-estate-planning/): Help with probate estates, estate planning and real estate matters in Hillsdale, Branch, Jackson and Calhoun County from Attorney Brendan Sanger. - [Family Law: Divorce and Child Custody](https://attorneysanger.net/family-law/): Dedicated help with divorce and child custody in Hillsdale, Branch, Jackson and Calhoun County from Attorney Brendan Sanger. Call 517-206-3555. - [Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer](https://attorneysanger.net/personal-injury/): Hurt in a truck, car or pedestrian collision in south-central Michigan? Attorney Brendan Sanger fights for compensation for your injuries. Call 517-206-3555. - [Traffic Ticket Defense](https://attorneysanger.net/traffic-ticket-defense/): Got a traffic ticket in south-central Michigan? Paying it can put points on your record. Attorney Brendan Sanger fights car tickets and civil infractions. - [CDL and CMV Ticket Defense Lawyer in Michigan](https://attorneysanger.net/cdl-cmv-ticket-defense/): Ticketed in a commercial vehicle in Michigan? Don't pay it, fight it. Attorney Brendan Sanger defends CDL and CMV tickets to protect your license and CSA score. - [Criminal Defense Attorney](https://attorneysanger.net/criminal-defense/): Facing a felony or misdemeanor in Hillsdale, Branch, Jackson or Calhoun County? Attorney Brendan Sanger fights for your record and freedom. Call 517-206-3555. - [Criminal Defense, CDL Ticket and Family Lawyer in Litchfield, Michigan](https://attorneysanger.net/): Attorney Brendan J. Sanger defends criminal charges, CDL and truck tickets, injury, divorce and custody cases in Hillsdale, Branch, Jackson and Calhoun County. 32+ years. Call 517-206-3555. ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/attorneysanger.net/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)