Areas of Practice
- Federal Criminal Defense
- State Criminal Defense
- Assault Crimes
- MIP – Minor in Possession of Alcohol
- Medical Marijuana
- Drug Crimes
- Probation Violations
- Theft Crimes
- DUI/DWI
- Sex Crimes
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 2007
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2012
Education
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Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan
- J.D. cum laude – 2007
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Union College, Schenectady, New York
- B.A. magna cum laude – 1997
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Member, 2008 – Present
- Michigan Bar Association, Member, 2007 – Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2013 – Present
Past Employment Positions
- Levine & Levine , Attorney, 2008 – Present
- Judge Curtis Bell, Law Clerk, May 2006 - September 2006
- Board of Directors of Kalamazoo Defender, Inc., 2018 - 2020
- Snelling Personnel, Personnel Manager/Operations Manager, 2002 – 2004
- Heron Ltd., Executive Assistant, 1998 – 2002
- Debevoise & Plimpton, Legal Assistant, 1997 – 1998
In the News
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‘It’s time to move forward.’ Sarissa Montague on GRPD officer identified in shooting death of Patrick LyoyaView Article
- News,
- Criminal Law,
- Sarissa Montague
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Randall Levine and Sarissa Montague provide legal insight into fallout of GRPD officer-involved shooting and related protestsView Article
- News,
- Criminal Law,
- Sarissa Montague,
- Randall Levine
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Sarissa Montague explains Michigan’s self-defense law after recent shooting in Kent County’s Byron TownshipView Article
- News,
- Criminal Law,
- Sarissa Montague

Local News Appearances
Attorney Montague Is Regarded for Her Legal Expertise
Sarissa Montague Discusses A New Statute Providing Forgiveness to First-Time DUI Offenders
Sarissa Montague Appears on WOOD Channel 8 Discussing Bangor Teacher Incident
Sarissa Montague Discusses Charges Brought Against South Haven Basketball Players
Sarissa Montague Appears on WWMT Channel 3 to Discuss Privacy Violations

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Client Testimonials
Proof of Our Dedication-
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