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James E. Czarnecki II

also known as CZARNECKI & TAYLOR PLLC

4.3
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mount Clemens, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

59 N. Walnut Street, Suite 201, Mount Clemens, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 21 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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CZARNECKI & TAYLOR PLLC

59 N. Walnut Street, Suite 201, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043-5663

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James E. Czarnecki II's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steve | September 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Criminal Defense Attorney

Hiring James Czarnecki was the best decision I could have made. Facing criminal charges was one of the scariest experiences of my life, and I felt completely overwhelmed before meeting James and Genevieve. From the very first conversation, they treated me like a human being, not just another case. Th...ey listened without judgment, gave me hope when I felt hopeless, and walked me through every step with patience and compassion. What really stood out to me was how much they genuinely cared. I never felt alone—James Czarnecki always answered my calls, explained things in a way I could understand, and made sure I knew what to expect. In court, his confidence and skill was clear, and it was clear he had earned the respect of everyone in the room. Thanks to James' dedication and hard work, the outcome of my case was better than I ever imagined. I’ll never forget the relief and gratitude I felt that day. I am forever thankful to James for giving me a second chance, and I would recommend Czarnecki & Taylor to anyone who needs not just great lawyers, but true advocates who will fight for you when you need it most.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Would use him again.

I was referred to Czarnecki by a friend he used him before. I got into trouble and needed help fast. I was glad I met James. He worked with me on the payment of the legal fees and I never felt pressured. This attorney understood the hard time I was having. He gave me a payment plan. He worked o...ut a deal in the case where my charges got reduced and would stay off of my record. When I was in trouble for no ride to court he told the judge he would go get me and he did!. WOW!! I was really nervous but made me feel confident that everything would be good. He talked to me like a person and not just some client. He always called me back and even today when I call with a question he always gets back to me. He is a very smart attorney who gets the job done and I am glad I was smart enough to hire hi,.

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James E. Czarnecki II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Genevieve Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Czarnecki is an amazing attorney. He works above and beyond most attorneys. Mr. Czarnecki will work into the night to make sure he wins the fight. If you want an aggressive, intelligent attorney, Mr. Czarnecki is the best choice for you."

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Genevieve Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2000

First Undergraduate Research Grant in Criminal Justice, Wayne State University

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney - Managing Partner, CZARNECKI & TAYLOR PLLC

2004 - 2013

Criminal Defense Attorney, LUCIDO & MANZELLA PC

2002 - 2003

Appeal Intern, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit, Mi

2001 - 2004

Appeal Attorney, Appeal Network - Law Firm of Gerald Lorene

2001 - 2001

Intern, Federal Defender's Office of Michigan

Associations

2004 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

N/A

2004 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

2004 - Present

Federal District Court Eastern District of Michigan

N/A

Sample of Legal Cases

Assault with Intent to Commit Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder; Felonious Assault reduced to misdemeanor

Plea deal negotiated - felony charges dismissed

Appeal Hearing for Reinstatement of License

License granted

Case dismissed - Attempted Murder with lesser offense of Assault With Intent to Commit Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder

Case dismissed - motion to quash granted

Convictions for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Overturned and Dismissed

Appeal win - Convictions Overturned

Federal charge Union Fraud Dismissed

Diversion granted; case dismissed

Dismissal of Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder

Case dismissed

Felony Prescription Fraud Dismissed at preliminary examination

Case dismissed at preliminary examination

Court of Appeals Win - Overturned 4 Counts Criminal Sexual Conduct -First Degree

Appeal victory

Assaulting a Federal Agent Charges Dismissed

Case dismissed

Evidence suppressed due to illegal search and seizure under the 4th Amendment/ case dismissed

Evidence suppressed; case dismissed

Fourth Amendment Violations - Cases Dismissed on motion and evidentiary hearing

Motion granted; evidence suppressed; cases dismissed

Trial Win - Not guilty verdicts in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

Not guilty of all counts

Defense of Embezzlement of $1,000,000

Felonies dismissed; reduced to disorderly conduct that is kept off client's record

Federal Charge of Alien Smuggling Dismissed

Case dismissed

Criminal Sexual Conduct First-Degree - HYTA Negotiation

HYTA granted - charges dismissed

2 charges of Drunk Driving Second Degree Murder plus 8 other felonies and misdemeanors - resolved in plea negotiation

Plea deal negotiated

First-Degree Murder - New trial granted after evidentiary hearing

New trial granted by trial court

Trial Win -Not guilty verdicts on attempted murder and all assaultive crimes

Not guilty

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Education

2004

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science

2001

Wayne State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

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