Jarrod Barron

Jarrod Barron stood before an Ingham County courtroom, surrounded by friends, family and supporters who helped him rebuild his life after addiction cost him his career and left him homeless.

Two Years of Recovery

Two years ago, Barron shared his story as part of a mental health series. At that time, he was 10 years into recovery and helping others in their journey.

Homeless to Recovery

He had been a successful lawyer before addiction led him to live under the Oakland Avenue Bridge in Lansing.

Family Support

Carrie Barron said, 'These two, this one, probably wouldn’t have been here at all if things had gone differently.

“These two, this one, probably wouldn’t have been here at all if things had gone differently”

Reclaiming License

Barron lost his license to practice law during his addiction. He returned to court to reclaim it.

Support System

He had a ton of people who helped him with that process, from sponsors to recovery coaches to organizations, friends, family, all kinds of people, became part of his community of support.

Testimony

Attorney Michael Marutiak spoke on Barron’s behalf.'I will risk my entire license to practice law myself on what I’m about to say.I believe he will be a credit to the profession, demonstrate moral turpitude.

“I will risk my entire license to practice law myself on what I’m about to say”

Family Impact

Carrie Barron brought their sons to the ceremony, pulling them out of school for the occasion.'He made the right choices.

“He made the right choices. And, you know, every day was another right choice, and another right choice, and another right choice, and now we have, you know, this great family”