Mr. Simkins has successfully defended hundreds of clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies, including: Drunk Driving/OWI/OUID, Drunk Driving Causing Death, Drug Crimes, Criminal Sexual Conduct, Armed/Unarmed Robbery, Assault and Battery, Assault with Intent to Commit Great Bodily Harm, Felonious Assault, Domestic Violence, Larceny/Theft crimes, Home Invasion, Strangulation, Trespass, MIP, Creating a Disturbance, and Resisting/Obstructing Police.

After graduating from Michigan State University, Mr. Simkins spent several years counseling and mentoring abused and delinquent children at St. John’s Home in Grand Rapids. He then attended Wayne State University Law School where he earned his Juris Doctor.

Mr. Simkins has appeared in both state and federal court for clients all over the state of Michigan, including Allegan, Barry, Cass, Gladwin, Ionia, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Kent, Macomb, Manistee, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Ottawa, Saginaw, and Wayne counties. Mr. Simkins lives in Kent County where he enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities and spending time with his family.