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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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Gina | June 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding Lawyer!

We hired Griff for a child custody case. He was excellent! He always answered all of our questions and was there for us every step of the way! He is very knowledgeable and very experienced! We highly recommend Griff!!

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Divorce and child custody

Griff is dependable and alway took time to listen to my opinion and gave excellent legal advice. Did a great job all around. We had a tuff climb but in the end he came through with great results. He's very personable and knows what he is doing. I couldn't have been more happy with his 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.

Posted by Shannon | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZING ATTORNEY

Griff has represented myself as well as over 20 people I've recommended to him over the years in a variety of cases from criminal, traffic, family court, appeals, expungment, and a variety of other things you wouldn't even imagine you'd need an attorney for. He's very experienced at every level of th...e judicial process from arrest to trial. And even in simple things such as motion writing you wouldn't think would be a huge impact but he's really versed in this areas so well it could stop any further actions which could save you money where other attorneys would waste your time when they didn't have to. His personal touch with clients is one I've never experienced with an attorney. He's available all hours and even holidays. He will respond via text and calls himself as soon aso possible which is within minutes or hours rather than secretary's from other attorneys offices weeks later. If you want your future and family completely protected then you'll be in the very best hands with Griff Nowicki. I would trust my life and my family's with him without question every time.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2013 | Child Custody

Thank you

I was refered to Griff after my attorney passed away. Griff took on our case which consisted of three contempt motions (citing about 30 violations) a change of custody and/or modification of visitation also intertwined was the defendants contempt (bogus points that quickly fell apart in court) and a ...motion for change of custody. I hired Griff six weeks before the final hearing, and he did an amazing job. So much so that I am doing this review before I even receive the verdict. I know that Griff couldn't have done a better job. He was very knowledgable of the case, I even had difficulty remembering everything and keeping everything straight and I went through it , so I could only imagine how hard it would have been for him to get everything straight and understand what was happeing.This case was complicated. Griff always made time for me, I meet with him three times prior to our case and promptly returned any of my calls. You could not ask for a better lawyer. He was great in the court room and with preparations for the trial.(the poor guy had to go through maybe 60 plus pages of text messages)

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Griff Makini Nowicki's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Bucio

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

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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

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"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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