Jeffrey J. Randa

Jeffrey J. Randa

also known as Jeffrey J. Randa and Counselors at Law

4.4
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 35 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Mount Clemens, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

75 N Main St, Mount Clemens, MI

About Jeffrey

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 70%

A New DUI charge, or Restoring your drivers license. License appeals- If Michigan has a hold on your license whether you live in Michigan or out of State we can help.

34 years

70%
Criminal Defense 30%

OWI, Drunk Driving, Driver's License Restoration, Misdemeanors, Felonies

34 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 35 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1990

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Location

Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Randa

75 N Main St, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043-5695

Jeffrey J. Randa Attorneys and Counselors at Law

1441 E. Maple, Troy, MI, 48083

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Jeffrey J. Randa's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ray | August 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Arrogant/Unreliable

After receiving a guarantee of a restoration he refused to be a lawyer and advocate for me in order to achieve his GUARANTEED goal. Additionally, I he violated attorney/client privilege which is not only morally terrible but, also, seriously hampered my case. A condescending, argumentative, contentio...us attorney. Stay away!

Jeffrey Randa

Replied last August 07, 2024

Ray, the reason we could not proceed in your case is that you could NOT provide us with the legally required letters of support. In our letter to you explaining this, and containing a refund check, we included this language from the Michigan Secretary of State: "The Administrative Law Examiner requires a minimum of three (3) clear statements in support of claims of continuous abstinence from alcohol and mind-altering drugs, including marijuana and cocaine, from people who are in a good position to know. Letters should be from people who have known a Petitioner for a substantial period of time, years rather than months, and who see a Petitioner at least one (1) time per week or more, rather than 1 time per month or less. Letters must clearly state how the writer knows the Petitioner, how often they actually see the Petitioner. Letters must clearly state when the last time they knew the Petitioner to have consumed any amount of alcohol, a sip of beer, a toast of wine, and the last time they knew the Petitioner to have used any type of mind-altering drug, including marijuana and cocaine. Letters must be specific. Vague letters do not lead to success in these hearings. If a writer has never known the Petitioner to have used any mind-altering drugs they should clearly state this in their letter. Letters that are all from coworkers, or all from members of the AA recovery community whose contacts with a Petitioner are limited to the work setting or the AA setting, are given much more limited weight and are more likely to result in the denial of an appeal." Unfortunately, none of the letters you provided for testimonial purposes met those requirements, and your inability to provide anything like that essentially precludes a win. Here are a few other excerpts from the letter we sent to you with along your refund check: "It was our hope that we could work together as a team and produce a win. However, you have not been able to provide viable testimonial letters from people in [state name], where you have resided since 2016, who see and know you and who otherwise have sufficient personal knowledge of your drinking, drugging and abstinence history." "It has been your position that you are unable to provide such witnesses from where you live. Without this kind of written testimony, we simply cannot produce a favorable outcome for you." Your inability to provide these letters, as required by law, was the SOLE cause for us being unable to proceed with your case. There was nothing even remotely close to any violation of attorney - client privilege. Instead, you became upset because the evaluator questioned why you changed and back-dated your previously stated sobriety date, and then suddenly claimed that you had NOT used several drugs that you previously indicated you had tried and/or used. We ALWAYS stand by our guarantee, but we will NEVER file a case that's so obviously unable to win, or based upon misinformation. That's why we refunded all unearned monies ($2900) to you.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

bad idea

Majority of the staff I dealt with were rude right from the beginning. Should have looked around more and did my research. On numerous occasions they lost track of my payments so I had to make sure I kept everything accurate for my record and theirs. Failed to keep active communication with me and up...date me on information I needed to know regarding my case. Every time I would call they would lack friendliness and professionalism. VERY unorganized and uninformative. I even had to pay my mailman to receive packets from them because they failed to pay enough postage....seriously?! As a paralegal graduate, they are everything they taught us not to do in school. Very very disappointed and I really have to blame myself for using their services. Would never recommend. Attorney told me one thing on my court date and weeks after the office called me and told me something different and said "oh....that was not covered in your fee agreement." Do yourself a favor and run from their office.

Jeffrey Randa

Replied last November 17, 2018

Anonymous, We have NEVER sent "packets" of any kind through the mail, and when we do send correspondence, it is weighed and metered before it goes out. Payments are double noted on both an intake log and then receipted. Our fee agreement covers every contingency, and is crystal clear. My staff is always friendly, and, if your statement that they "were rude right from the beginning" is true, why would you have used us?

Posted by Martin | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

job well done

Excellent team Jeffrey and his associates. First lawyer I have hired. The only thing I would suggest to the lawyer and his team is when you first go in to talk to them about license reinstatement. Is have a paper written with all or most of the steps. Either that is ask a lot of questions and ...take notes. Some things are time sensitive something I didn't know at the time and had to retake a drug test. You only have so long before the support letters expire. Other than that great job.

Posted by Vaso | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Knowledgable, Friendly, and Determined

I hired Jeffrey Randa to help me with the Michigan driver's restoration process. My license had been revoked for years due to DUIs in my past, and I had also moved out of state. I hired Jeffrey based on online information as well as my communications with him. He has a educational online presence.... His blog contains pages and pages of information on driver's license laws in Michigan, addiction, as well as the process one undergoes in Michigan in the attempt to restore a license. Once hired, we went to work straight away. He has a rule to only take out-of-state cases if the client is willing to come back to Michigan for the hearing process. He also has a rule to only take cases where the client has achieved sobriety. I was willing to do what it took to get my license back. On the first visit, Jeffrey clearly defined what I was up against, and he clearly defined the objective and goals in presenting a case before the hearing officers at the driver's license hearing. He told me exactly what I needed to do, as well as what he was going to do to win the case. One of the requirements for a license restoration case in is to have letters of recommendation. Jeffrey explains that these are very important as they are evidence that a person is indeed living in the way they say they are living. Jeffrey has the client secure these from friends, family, and co-workers well ahead of time so that he may critic them and make suggestions to align them with hearing officer expectations. When it was finally time for my hearing, Jeffrey gave me an overview of the hearing officer I would be sitting with, as well as the types of questions he felt she would ask. He was spot on in his analysis. I felt prepared going into the hearing. With Jeffrey's help, my case was won right at the hearing. The hearing officer, after looking at the evidence and hearing my testimony, granted my license on the record right at the hearing! In many cases it will take a few weeks to a month to get a decision. I couldn't be happier. There was money involved, as there always is with these things, but placing your money in Jeffrey Randa if you are dealing with a driver's license restoration case is worth the cost, because he will get your license back.

Jeffrey Randa

Replied last April 11, 2018

Thank you for the great review Vaso. Sobriety is the key to a successful Michigan driver's license restoration. You did the hardest part when you stopped drinking.

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Don't know how he did it

Really great, relatable, understanding guy who got my DUI reduced to a minor with a BAC (zero tolerance) when I was above the limit. Also violated my probation at the same place and he still reduced my consequences. Him and his staff were always there for me with any questions-never made you feel dum...b with any questions. Love him and the people in his office!

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2003

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Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney/Proprietor, Jeffrey J. Randa Attorney and Counselors at Law

Associations

1992 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

1986

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

N/A

Detroit College of Law

JD

Publications

2019

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI Lawyer – How much do you Charge? – Part 2

2019

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Getting out of a Michigan DUI Charge

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2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog The Importance of your BAC in a Michigan DUI Case – Part 2

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog The Importance of your BAC in a Michigan DUI Case – Part 1

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Handling Bond and Probation Violations

2018

2018

2018

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI and not Losing your Job

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan Driver’s License Restoration win Percentage

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI Penalties in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Getting Through a Michigan DUI Charge

2018

2018

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI cases – Examining the Evidence

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI – The Police Report

2018

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI – 4 Terms you need to Know

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Beating a Michigan DUI Charge

2018

2018

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Arrested for a DUI? Now What? – Part 1

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Arrested for a DUI? Now What? – Part 3

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog The Reality of a Probation Violation in Michigan

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan Criminal Legal Advice – Shut up and Remain Silent

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan Criminal Legal Advice – Shut up and Remain Silent

2018

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI – How much is this Going to Cost?

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan OWI – Facing a DUI Charge After a Relapse

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI – A Woman’s Experience can be Different

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog What to do when the Police want to Talk

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Do you want to win your driver’s License Back?

2018

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI – 1st Offense Means a Restricted License

2018

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI Lawyer – How much do you Charge? – Part 1

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI and the Amateur Expert Lawyer Wanna-be

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog The best way to find a Michigan DUI Lawyer

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI Charges in Oakland County

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Driver’s License Restoration in Michigan Wherever you Live

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Why Location Matters in a Michigan DUI Case

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI Cases and the Truth About Avoiding Jail

2017

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Understanding Arraignments in Michigan DUI Cases

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog 1st Offense DUI in Michigan – Never been in Trouble Before

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog How to get Through a Probation Violation in Michigan

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI and your Drinking – Is it a Problem?

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog The “Magic Sauce” in DUI Cases

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI – Protect your Driver’s License

2017

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog DUI in Metro-Detroit – Hire the best Lawyer

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Hire the best Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Lawyer

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Michigan DUI and NOT Going to Jail

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Getting Through a Michigan DUI Charge

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog 1st Offense DUI in a Macomb County District Court

2017

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Preparing to win your Michigan License Appeal Hearing

2017

2017

Languages

English

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