Clarkston attorneys Robert and Kelley Kostin offer a great deal of experience and service to our community.
“We are a full-service law firm. We take pride in offering experience in handling our clients’ needs including criminal, civil, custody and divorce proceedings (family law), personal injury and also real estate,” Bob Kostin said.
Changes in American society and the creation of the Family Division at Oakland County Circuit Court have made law more family oriented.
Ninety percent of Bob and Kelley’s clients are located in Oakland County, Kelley said, adding that their clients stay with them for years.
Bob has more than 30 years of experience, while Kelley also serves as a Magistrate in the Rochester District Court where her duties include handling traffic and small claims cases, arraignments for criminal matters and certain misdemeanor and ordinance cases. She also performs marriage ceremonies.
Sue Jackson and Ann-Marie McCafferty, complete the Kostin office team.
Besides offering their services through the Law Office of Robert Kostin, P.C., the couple is extremely active in the community.
The Kostins also believe in giving back to their community. The two Independence Township residents, who have been married for seven years and have a son , Shay, make it a point to be active members of our community.
The firm is an active member of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce and is a major sponsor for numerous Chamber events including the Chamber’s annual holiday festival, Fourth of July Festival, Concerts in the Park, Halloween Howl, just to name a few. They are also sponsors of the Annual Walk for SCAMP, a summer camp for special needs children and young adults.
Individually speaking, Kelley is a member of the Clarkston Area Task Force for Youth and has been recognized as one of the organization’s community business leaders.
A member of the Board of Directors for the Optimist Club of Clarkston, Kelley has chaired the Community Oratorical Contest the last four years and was involved as a member of the committee for Law Appreciation Week.
In addition, Kelley is in demand as a speaker at numerous local schools, bringing students a real-life perspective on a variety of legal topics and issues. She was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees at Notre Dame Prep. “It was such an honor because I do not have a kid in their school.” Kelley said.
Sue has participated in six marathons to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. For the past two years, Sue and Ann-Marie co-chaired the Chamber’s annual Big Buck Raffle which raises $10,000.00 for Clarkston area youth programs and they both have also served on the Scholarship Committee.
Robert is actively involved with the Republican Committee for Oakland County and the Oakland County Bar Association District Court Committee.
Kelley and Bob are anticipating another busy year when Kelley intends to announce her candidacy for the vacant judicial seat in the Clarkston District Court due to Judge Batchik’s retirement.
The Kostins are also members of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clarkston.
Robert E. Kostin, P.C. is located at 11 North Main Street in downtown Clarkston, with parking located behind the building. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours available by appointment. The Kostin’s offer free initial consultations. For more information, call (248) 620-1030 or e-mail at RobertKostin@aol.com or KelleyKostin@aol.com.