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Community News · Lansing, MI

Lansing Lawyer Reclaims License in Ingham County Courtroom After Addiction Recovery

Jarrod Barron, who lost his law license during years of addiction and lived under the Oakland Avenue Bridge in Lansing, stood before an Ingham County courtroom to be sworn back into practice. Judge Clinton Canady administered the oath after attorneys Michael Marutiak and John Jafiszewski testified on his behalf. Barron, now a member of the Face Addiction Now board, credited family, sponsors, and recovery coaches for helping him rebuild his life. The article also included addiction-recovery resources, including SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-622-HELP) and findtreatment.gov.

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