“I’ve always had a very strong sense of justice and always wanted to help people. With that and my compassionate personality, family law was a very natural fit. From the first time I meet with a client, I’m very honest and I’m also direct. I tell them the good news and I also tell them the bad news. And that honesty continues throughout their case and my representation.” ~ Jackie Dupler
Jacquelyn A. Dupler
Family is the most important thing to Jackie Dupler, which explains why she immediately excelled at family law. She is skilled at compassionately yet firmly advocating for her clients, understanding that every family is different with unique wishes and outcomes. Through a tailored yet effective approach, she encourages resolution where possible. However, when resolution cannot be met outside the courtroom, Jackie confidently and assertively represents her clients and promotes the best interests of Michigan families through legal action.
Jackie doesn’t simply take on a client’s case. She takes on the whole person or family and their particular situation. As a Lansing family law attorney, she understands that legal matters regarding divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal support are far-reaching with significant ramifications. Because of this, she works with her clients to not only obtain the best results regarding their case but also helps prepare them for real-life changes. Jackie frequently goes above and beyond for her clients – from assisting clients in establishing their personal budget to aligning clients with professional mental health resources, finding the right realtor or financial advisor, providing successful co-parenting advice, and empowering clients as they move into a new chapter in their lives.
Jackie’s clients often remark how prepared they feel about their case and appreciate her open and honest communication. She believes in discussing all potential results with her clients so they are confident and can anticipate realistic outcomes of their case.
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa
She works diligently to gain trust and create comradery with her clients during times that can otherwise feel overwhelming and uncertain.
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Jackie handles a wide range of family law matters, from straightforward divorce cases to difficult family situations involving substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex asset and debt issues, such as business ownership, self-employment, and complicated retirement accounts and pensions.
Due to her experience handling delicate family law cases that often involve heightened emotions, she has also become a strong advocate for victims of sexual assault. She is understanding, compassionate, and creates a sense of comfort and rapport with clients facing these challenging situations.
Jackie grew up in California and attended high school in Japan before settling down in the Lansing area to attend Michigan State University where she obtained double undergraduate degrees prior to attending law school. This diverse background gives her a broad cultural understanding and firsthand experience of differing family dynamics. Following law school, Jackie clerked for a family court judge in Ingham County before joining Sinas Dramis Law Firm in 2014. In 2019, Jackie was sworn into the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.
In her spare time, she is a fitness instructor, trains for and runs half marathons, and enjoys spending time with her husband and family.
Practice Areas
family law, divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, grandparents’ rights, marital agreements, paternity, sexual assault
Testimonials
Going through a divorce is very difficult but felt Jackie was the best attorney I could have worked with. Jackie is very detailed with her notes and her advice. She was always aware of the specifics of my case each time we talked. I was very happy with her services and would highly recommend Jackie.–ANONYMOUS, AVVO.COM
Jacquelyn Dupler is absolutely the best lawyer you could ask for. She can make an awful situation a little less awful by being not only your counsel but also advocating for you in every way she can. She is a good human and a wonderful lawyer. I could not recommend her more.–AMANDA, GOOGLE
Jackie helped me through what was not only an extremely contentious divorce process and trial, but also one of the most difficult times in my life. Simply put, she is a rockstar. From our first phone call, she was always compassionate, kind, and had the utmost concern for my family’s safety, well-being, and happiness.–ANONYMOUS, AVVO.COM
Jackie was the absolute best attorney I could have ever selected when it came to my divorce case. During what was a confusing, emotional, and difficult time in my life, she was a fierce ally in my corner. I give Ms. Dupler my highest praise, most sincere “thank you” and highly recommend her.–KATHLEEN, AVVO.COM
I hired Jackie Dupler to finish divorce proceedings after a miserable experience with another attorney. Jackie changed my perception of lawyers. Jackie is very professional, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. She will offer advice and options for the best interest of her client. I wish I had found Jackie from the start!–JENNIFER, AVVO.COM
Professional Associations
- Board of Accountancy, appointed by Governor, 2020-Present
- Michigan State University College of Law, Alumni Association – board member, 2020-Present
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan – Mid-Michigan Regional – board member, 2015-2016; Secretary, 2020-Present
- Lansing Area Safety Council – board member, 2019-Present
- Michigan Advocacy Program – board member, 2019-Present
- Legal Services of South-Central Michigan, Lansing Office Advisory Board, 2018-Present
- Ingham County Bar Association – board member, 2015-Present
- Ingham County Treatment Court Foundation – board member, 2019-Present
- Lansing Area Safety Council – board member, 2019-Present
- Michigan Advocacy Program – board member, 2019-Present
- Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Lansing Office Advisory Board – 2018-Present
- Ingham County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Section board member, 2015-2019
- Ingham County Bar Foundation – ex-officio board member, 2016-2018
- Ingham County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Section president, 2016-2017
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan – Mid-Michigan Regional Board member, 2015-2016
- Ingham County Bar Association – Family Law Section
- Michigan Association for Justice
- National Association of Career Women
- Tri-County Family Law Association
- State Bar of Michigan
Education
B.A., Michigan State University – International Studies, Political Science, 2008
J.D., Michigan State University College of Law, 2012
Family Law Certificate from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Admissions
Michigan, 2013
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, 2018
United States Supreme Court, 2019
Awards & Recognition
- “Women Lawyer Stars” Honoree – WLAM Mid-Michigan Region, 2021
- “Top 5 Under 35” Award – Ingham County Bar Association, 2017
Speaking Engagements
- People’s Law School – 2014 & 2016, 2018, 2019
- “Focus on the Children” program (Ingham County Friend of the Court) – presenter since 2017
- “Collateral Consequences: The Intersection of Criminal and Family Law” Educational Seminar (Ingham County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Section) – November 2019
- FOX 47 “Morning Blend” program – presented on family law issues
