Michael Brian Hanzel

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Michael Brian Hanzel

also known as Mike Hanzel

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 20 years

Military law Lawyer at Mount Pleasant, SC
Practice Areas: Military Law, Criminal Defense, Sex Crime ... +2 more

3003 Dunes West Blvd., Suite 10, Mount Pleasant, SC

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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Military Law 50%

21 years | 350 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

21 years | 350 cases

20%
Sex Crime 18%

Has vast experience as a military prosecutor and defense attorney litigating sexual assault cases. As a defense attorney, has won acquittals in every contested sexual assault case, including many full acquittals.

20 years | 42 cases

18%
Appeals 10%

12 years | 25 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 2%

18 years | 3 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 8 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 20 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2005

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

The Hanzel Law Firm

3003 Dunes West Blvd., Suite 10, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466

hanzellawfirm.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael Brian Hanzel's Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Government

A Lawyer with a great mind.

Mike Hanzel represented me through 4 years of hell. My case was more of a political agenda, and Mike Hanzel attacked every aspect of the Government's with vigor and relentless drive. If you are looking for a lawyer who will research every aspect of history and find away to relate it to your case, the...n Mike Hanzel is the one for you. Even after my case was over and Mike had kicked the Government's butt, he continued to provide me with services on his dime. Mike Hanzel is a fair, honest and caring man, traits you don't find in many lawyers. YOU CAN NOT GO WRONG!

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Michael Brian Hanzel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Griffin

Military law lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Mike when he was Senior Defense Counsel at the U.S. Navy Defense Service Office, Southeast and learned so much from him then, and continue to learn from him today. Mike is a skilled trial tactician with impeccable ethics who works hard for his clients."

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Jeffrey Liebenguth

Military law lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike and I served together as appellate defense counsel when he was in the Navy and I was in the Marine Corps. He is one of the finest writers I have come across in my years of practicing military law and his integrity and devotion to his clients is beyond question. Intelligent and laser-focused, Mike has all the legal skills one would want if you're facing an adverse military justice matter. Whether UCMJ action is being taken against you at the administrative, trial, or appellate level, rest assured that Mike can bring the case to the best possible resolution. His litigation skills are stellar, his legal acumen is exceptional, and he has a reputation for success--qualities you need in a defense attorney. He has my highest possible endorsement to anyone in need of legal representation for a military law matter. Mike is an attorney that will fight for your rights!"

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Robert Singer

Military law lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike has extensive experience in military justice and criminal matters. He is not afraid to try a case, is a persuasive attorney in court, and leaves no stone unturned for all clients. He is a defense specialist who gets results."

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Matthew Smith

Military law lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked together on a case with Mike Hanzel in 2016. Due to his prior experience as an appellate defense attorney, Mike has the ability to recognize legal issues better than most. In doing so, he was able to paint the prosecutors into corners before trial and then reap the rewards of doing so through his zealous representation once we made it into the courtroom. If any of my friends in the military found themselves accused of a crime, I would not hesitate in recommending Mike to them."

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Patrick Korody

Military law lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike Hanzel is an extremely talented litigator who has fought in military courtrooms around the world for his clients, achieving superior results. He has the knowledge and skills to handle the most complex military cases. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a military law attorney."

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Jeffrey Liebenguth

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Matthew Smith

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Mark Kaiman

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Michael Ellis

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Patrick Korody

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Certified Military Justice Litigation Specialist, U.S. Navy Jag Corps

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Court Appointed Defense Attorney, 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

2017 - Present

Managing Partner, The Hanzel Law Firm

2017 - Present

Defense Attorney, U.S. Navy Reserves

2014 - 2017

Senior Defense Counsel, Navy Defense Service Office Southeast, U.S. Navy Jag Corps

2011 - 2014

Senior Defense Counsel, Navy Defense Service Office Northwest, U.S. Navy Jag Corps

2010 - 2011

Adjunct Professor, U.S. Naval Academy

2009 - 2011

Appellate Defense Counsel, Washington D.C., U.S. Navy Jag Corps

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, NMCCA, U.S. Navy Jag Corps

2008 - 2009

Mock Trial Instructor, DoD School, Bahrain, Department Of Defense

2008 - 2009

Prosecutor and SJA, Bahrain, U.S. Navy Jag Corps

2006 - 2008

Legal Assistance and Defense Attorney, Charleston, SC, U.S. Navy Jag Corps

2004 - 2004

Extern, U.S. Army Jag Corps

2003 - 2005

Extern, The Irvin Law Firm

2001 - 2001

Volunteer, Richmond Legal Aid

2000 - 2000

Legislative Assistant, London, British Parliament

1996 - 1996

Special Assistant, Virginia Governor's Office

1994 - 1994

Communications, Virginia Attorney General's Office

Education

2005

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Virginia State Bar Association CLE Conference

Sexual Assault in the Military

2016

Naval Justice School Paralegal Course

Defense Team Integration

2016

Defense Counsel Training

Sentencing in Sex Offense Cases

2016

Basic Trial Advocacy

Trial Advocacy

Publications

2000

Criminal Justice & Court Services Act of 2000 United Kingdom's anti child sex offender laws

Languages

English

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