Angela Whitaker
Southfield, MI

Angela Whitaker

The Whitaker-Payton Justice Center PLLC

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement

Angela Whitaker-Payton is the founder of the Whitaker-Payton Justice Center in the Detroit metro area and has practiced law since 1996 (about 30 years). Her practice covers family law disputes including divorce, child custody, and support,…

30 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Angela Whitaker-Payton is the founder of the Whitaker-Payton Justice Center in the Detroit metro area and has practiced law since 1996 (about 30 years). Her practice covers family law disputes including divorce, child custody, and support, as well as criminal defense, estate planning, probate, and bankruptcy matters. She holds a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law (1995) and a B.A. from the University of Michigan (1992).

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement

Awards & Recognition

  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2026
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2022
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2021
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2020
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Bar Admissions

  • Michigan (licensed since 1996, 30 years)
  • Michigan Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Education

  • J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1995
  • B.A., University of Michigan, 1992
  • Master's in Theology, 2020
  • Doctorate in Religious Education, 2022

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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