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William J. Maze

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Overview

Practice Areas

98% DUI / DWI
15 years, 1,074 cases
1% Appeals
15 years, 35 cases
1% State, Local And Municipal Law
6 years, 40 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Principal at Maze Legal Group, PC

38777 Six Mile Rd., Ste 110

Livonia, MI 48152

Office: 313-792-8800

Office: 888-941-1122

Mobile: 734-740-1900
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Michigan Drunk Driving.com

OWI Defense Law

Languages Spoken

English

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The MAZE LEGAL GROUP, PCprovides effective, successful defenses for drivers accused of being intoxicated across Michigan. We understand the law, we understand... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 15 reviews “The only lawyer to have by your side” Posted by: a DUI client, about 1 year ago. Client Review: I was a new graduate looking to begin my career and knew that this charge could have detrimental consequences to my future. Knowing the situation... more Flag “Excellent Lawyer” Posted by: Charles, about 1 year ago. Client Review: Mr. Maze was great. He got my DUI reduced to careless driving and disorderly conduct no probation! I highly recommend him. He may be priced higher... more Flag View all 15 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 39 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Pettis , San Diego (CA), About 1 month ago William Maze is a name synonymous with criminal defense. He is a truly amazing attorney that will fight for your rights to get you the best result... more Endorsement from lawyer: Aaron Boria , New Hudson (MI), About 1 month ago View all 39 endorsements

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15 reviews

“The only lawyer to have by your side”

Posted by: a DUI client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I was a new graduate looking to begin my career and knew that this charge could have detrimental consequences to my future. Knowing the situation... more

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“Excellent Lawyer”

Posted by: Charles, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Maze was great. He got my DUI reduced to careless driving and disorderly conduct no probation! I highly recommend him. He may be priced higher... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Pettis , San Diego (CA), About 1 month ago

William Maze is a name synonymous with criminal defense. He is a truly amazing attorney that will fight for your rights to get you the best result... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Aaron Boria , New Hudson (MI), About 1 month ago

Résumé

License

15 years since William J. Maze was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Michigan	Active And In Good Standing	1997	04/29/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State	Citation type	Year cited	Last updated by Avvo
Michigan	Reprimand	2005	04/29/2012
William's comment: A client in 2003 hired me to draft a non-compete agreement and never returned to my office. Many months later, he demanded a refund, and I did not provide a prompt refund to him. Clearly I should... more A client in 2003 hired me to draft a non-compete agreement and never returned to my office. Many months later, he demanded a refund, and I did not provide a prompt refund to him. Clearly I should have... but I was peeved. I allowed my anger to get the better of me, and I'm paying the price with this humiliating information aired publicly. I should also explain that this type of work has nothing to do with my chosen area of specialization, which is DUI defense. less

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Principal at Maze Legal Group, PC	1996–present
Attorney at Mackinac Center for Public Policy	1996–1997

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Wayne State University Law School	Law	JD	1996
Citadel, Military College of South Carolina	Political Science	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1992

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
IACDL's Midwest DUI Seminar: WINNING Blows, stops, and trials	Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2011
Serum Ethanol False Positives Due to NADH	National College for DUI Defense	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board of Directors	Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan	2011-present
Constitutional Warrior	Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan	2011-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8

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Cases

People v Scott

Outcome: Not guilty!

State of Michigan vs. DW

Outcome: Not guilty

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
How to Survive a Michigan DUI	How to Survive A Michigan DUI	2010
Spotlight on: William Maze	SADO Criminal Defense Newsletter	2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Trial Skills Workshop Instructor	2012 OACDL DUI Seminar	2012
DUI Arrest of Detroit Tiger's Miguel Cabrera	Television Appearance	2011

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