Solo attorney also serves as a political consultant
Published: April 29, 2026
Wanting to work in a profession centered around helping others, Logan
Byrne earned his undergrad degree in criminology from Eastern Michigan
University, made the Dean's List every year, and graduated magna cum
laude, honored with the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in
Criminology in both his junior and senior years.
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