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Griff Makini Nowicki
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Biography
In 1995, Griff graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Political Science. He then went on to law school at the University of Dayton School of Law and graduated in 1998.
In 2000, Griff became licensed to practice law in Ohio and federal court. He takes full advantage of the reach of his license with an eagerness to practice any county in the state. Traveling throughout Ohio and spending a significant amount of time in Court, he often jokes that his main office is his car and his office line is his cell phone.
Griff will proudly tell you that he has defended clients in over 100 criminal jury trials. He is not afraid to go to trial for any of his clients. For his service to his clients, Griff was presented an award by Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. He also mentors younger, less experienced attorneys by having them sit second chair during his trials. While his main focus is criminal defense, he also represents clients in juvenile delinquency, custody, divorce, child support, traffic, estate, and civil matters.
Early in his career, Griff was in solo practice providing a very personal, hands-on level of service with 24/7 availability. Even as his practice has expanded, he continues to provide that same level of service and availability.
Between 2010 and 2014, Griff joined the firm of Findlay, Johnson & Beard in Xenia as a partner. Joining the team of attorneys there helped him advance and expand his practice in new directions.
In 2014, Griff was a founding partner of Nowicki & Vonderwell. In 4 years, that firm expanded from 3 attorneys to 5. At one point, the firm operated 2 offices in Dayton and Springfield. Early in 2018, Nowicki & Vonderwell consolidated to one office in Springfield, Ohio.
In September of 2018, a reorganization of the firm occurred and Griff and Tyler Starline were joined by new partners Samantha Berkhofer and Eric Sommer. The former associates have now become partners who are dedicated to delivering the same level of representation that our clients have come to expect and appreciate.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
26 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
26 years
Child Custody
15%
26 years
Child Support
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 25 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2000
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
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Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Making my Family Complete
Griff assisted me with a step parent adoption. My stepson lost his father to a disease last year and my wife and I wanted to make him officially my legal son. Griff advised me on the legal ramifications of a step parent adoption and what to expect from the homestudy through the hearing. I had concer...
Posted by Jimmy | January 15, 2016 | Contracts & Agreements
He advocated for me
Griff helped me, as an independent contractor, deal with a client who was in breech of contract with a severely late payment. With Griff's assistance, and his law office, he helped expedite the process so that I received my payment in full, plus interest! I'd recommend Griff to anyone. He's really an...
Posted by Chuck | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Super Attorney
Griff Nowicki is the WORLDS best attorney. I was charged with a criminal case and he told me a price and it was on the money down to the penny. He did everything in his power to make sure not only was he defending me but helping my wife and family through the criminal case as well. He has always gone...
Posted by Nicki | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney
excellent lawyer
He has been very thorough in the review of my case and explained everything in terms I could understand. Everything was done in a timely manner without me having to hound him. He was courteous and knowledgeable.
Posted by Nicole | March 20, 2015 | Child Custody
The lawyer you want on your side.
This lawyer has done the most amazing job in my husbands custody case. We appreciate everything he has done for us especially since we live in PA.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Suspension Stayed issued in OH, 2023
updated on 01/09/2024Suspension 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 10/24/2012Suspension 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