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Griff Makini Nowicki

4.8
Rating: 4.7

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kettering, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +7 more

P.O. Box 20006, Kettering, OH

About Griff

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

I practice in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties and at all levels of the court system. I am willing to travel anywhere in the state to represent my clients.

26 years

35%
Divorce and Separation 20%

I practice in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties and at all levels of the court system. I am willing to travel anywhere in the state to represent my clients.

26 years

20%
Child Custody 15%

I practice in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties and at all levels of the court system. I am willing to travel anywhere in the state to represent my clients.

26 years

15%
Child Support 10%

I practice in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties and at all levels of the court system. I am willing to travel anywhere in the state to represent my clients.

26 years

10%
DUI and DWI 5%

I practice in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties and at all levels of the court system. I am willing to travel anywhere in the state to represent my clients.

26 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

26 years

5%
Sex Crime 5%

26 years

5%
Violent Crime 2%

26 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 25 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2000

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Griff M. Nowicki

P.O. Box 20006, Kettering, OH, 45420

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Griff Makini Nowicki's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Derrick | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Burglary

I was manipulated by an crazy ex and set up! I had no one, my job Terminated me. The state of Ohio blasted my face all over their Social media platforms and newspapers. As if I was guilty before a trial. I felt sacrificed I had loved someone only to become a victim. The Community blatantly Negativ...ely interacted with me while I was in public. I had altercations in the county jail over this incident. the stress brought on a dark time I had just turned 33 I knew I had to fight. I found myself Trying to bond out and retain a lawyer Took some time. Thankfully to my son’s. Grandmother I was able to retain bond 31 days later. I remembered that an ex coworker from Reddy electric was going through an issue. We spoke about it and the lawyer he used for that issue came up he thought highly of the gentleman. He said he was an excellent person he was humble and was willing to sacrifice and fight if he believed in you and believed in your innocence he would make others see it. I contacted the ex coworker the second day I was released and got Griffs information from the moment I contacted Griffin he was nothing but honest respectable humble and was willing to hear my side and get it out he fought like a gladiator against all odds this is no exaggeration. The state painted a very bad picture of me. Not in a Manor way either these are very serious charges felony 3 burglary felony 4 burglary trespassing and an assault that was a misdemeanor in the first degree. Griff took it to trial and we won on a unanimous decision across all 12 of the jury. I’m so thankful for that man he’s in gods grace and he perfects his profession to precision He’s a great lawyer and even a better man.

Posted by Derrick | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Burglary

I was manipulated by an crazy ex and set up! I had no one, my job Terminated me. The state of Ohio blasted my face all over their Social media platforms and newspapers. As if I was guilty before a trial. I felt sacrificed I had loved someone only to become a victim. The Community blatantly Negativ...ely interacted with me while I was in public. I had altercations in the county jail over this incident. the stress brought on a dark time I had just turned 33 I knew I had to fight. I found myself Trying to bond out and retain a lawyer Took some time. Thankfully to my son’s. Grandmother I was able to retain bond 31 days later. I remembered that an ex coworker from Reddy electric was going through an issue. We spoke about it while we stayed throughout the week in a hotel. The lawyer he used for that issue came up he thought highly of the gentleman. He said he was an excellent person he was humble and was willing to sacrifice and fight if he believed in you and believed in your innocence he would make others see it. I contacted the ex coworker the second day I was released and got Griffs information from the moment I contacted Griffin he was nothing but honest respectable humble and was willing to hear my side and get it out he fought like a gladiator against all odds this is no exaggeration. The state painted a very bad picture of me. Not in a Manor way either these are very serious charges felony 3 burglary felony 4 burglary trespassing and an assault that was a misdemeanor in the first degree. Griff took it to trial and we won on a unanimous decision across all 12 of the jury. I’m so thankful for that man he’s in gods grace and he perfects his profession to precision He’s a great lawyer and even a better man.

Posted by Heather | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Griff

Griff is a amazing attorney! We needed representation on a felony receiving stolen property. I called this man for a consultation and he told me “I enjoy going to trial”! I knew then he was the man for the job! After 4 hours into the trial, judge O’Neill called Griff and the prosecutor to his bench.... O’Neill dismissed the case and sent the jury home! Case dismissed!! I will highly recommend you to friends and family! Thanks for all your help! G

Posted by Lamar | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A law office that cares

I retained Griff services a few years back and had excellent results. It was a criminal case in the Clark County Common Pleas Court. I recommended a couple of other clients to him which were pleased with the outcome of their cases as well. This Law Firm goes by the book and fights for your rights. Ho...pefully I won't need their services in the future but if so, I will most definitely retain Griff and his law firm's services

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dependable, Professional, and Efficient

My case was coming up on a year and I was left with no hope of a resolution. I was facing a felony charge along with a possible prison term of up to 2 years for violating a TPO. Griff scheduled a consultation with me right away. He was professional and informative. He heard my case and addressed any ...and all questions and/or concerns. While in the consultation he spoke with the Prosecutor which resulted in a plea bargain. Because of Griff's dedication and commitment to his clients, my case was dismissed. I will definitely refer and recommend anyone to Griff Nowicki, for all their legal needs. You will not be disappointed.

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Griff Makini Nowicki's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Bucio

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Babb

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Griff is a hard working, personable attorney who will fight for you in court. I strongly endorse Griff Nowicki."

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Lucas Wilder

Unknown lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roberta Fay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  4.7 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Suspension Stayed issued in OH, 2023

updated on 01/09/2024

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Suspension Stayed issued in OH, 2012

updated on 10/24/2012

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Griff’s comment:

“This particular matter stemmed from a scheduling issue in late 2009, early 2010. Procedures have been adopted since then to ensure no future such issues.”

Honors

2002

Special Recognition for Appointed Counsel Program, Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

Education

1998

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Kent State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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