Michael J. Nichols

Michael J. Nichols

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($250-$300/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC
    3452 E Lake Lansing Road
    East Lansing, MI 48823
    Office: 517-432-9000
    Mobile: 517-927-4734
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Posing with a copy of the Michigan OWI Handbook for lawyers that I wrote in 2009 for West Publishing. This was for the cover of MI Lawyers Weekly. The MLW featured a case of mine that changed the way the Michigan State Police analyzes blood in OWI cases.

I amuniquely qualified to help people solve their legal problems whether that means going to trial, arguing a motion or negotiating a resolution. I developed... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“amazing attorney”

Posted by: a Domestic Violence client, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Overall a great and knowledgeable attorney. Made me feel comfortable through out the case.
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5 star rating

“Perfection with Desired Result !”

Posted by: George, 5 months ago.

Client Review: From the night I was arrested till yesterday, I could not sleep and was restless. I walked in home yesterday hugged my family and heaved a sign of... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

33 endorsements


Scott Grabel

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Grabel , East Lansing (MI), 2 months ago
Brian Vincent Manchester

Mike is truely a dedicated to his clients. He has handled several high profile cases in Michigan and has been an innovator in the field of DUI... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Manchester , Bellefonte (PA), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Michael J. Nichols was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 1999 05/07/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Law Professor of DUI at Thomas M. Cooley Law Review 2011–present
Trial College - Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan at Faculty Member 2010–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School JD 1999
Michigan State University Political Science BS Political Science 1993
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
National College for DUI Defense Sustaining Member 2012
Certificate of Completion Forensic Chromatography Axion Labs 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Chemical Society 2012–present
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Associate Member 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 49 Legal Answers
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6 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 4 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Michigan OWI Handbook Thompson Publishing Group/West 2013
DUI Mathematics "Inside the Minds" 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Science in the Courtroom: A Matter of Perspective Annual Conference: American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2013
Analyzing THC (Marijuana) in Human Blood and Forensic Limitations Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan 2012 Fall Conference 2012
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