Marc D. McDonald

Marc D. McDonald

Licensed for 21 years

Litigation Lawyer at Troy, MI
Practice Areas: Litigation

2600 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 105, Troy, MI

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Licensed in Michigan for 21 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2004

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Mcdonald Baas & Livingston

2600 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 105, Troy, MI, 48084-3323

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Cayla | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I don't usually do this BUT...

I had never had to hire and lawyer before this and didn't know anyone who recommended a lawyer to me. So I went with my gut. I hired Marc McDonald to fight my case on a possession charge. He gave me some information over the phone and after that I was passed on to Jamie Schoenburg. She was the one wh...o was handling my case.. At least I think so. Nothing was being made very clear to me so throughout the process of my case I just contacted both of them. Everything was fine until my 1st court date came. I showed up and was told my attorney called a week earlier and was not going to be there till 11. Mind you, I was missing work already so if I had known this a week ago I could have planned accordingly. So, I left. I got a call about 20 minutes later from an attorney I had never spoken to asking me where I was. I rushed back and spoke to him briefly. I later asked what happened and was told by Jamie that it was the courthouses fault. OK, I can take that I suppose. Then I paid the rest of my balance and didn't hear anything from anyone for about a month until I contacted them a week before my court date. Then was told I would not be seeing any of the other 3 attorneys I had previously met BUT A 4TH ATTORNEY! I never even saw Marc McDonald or Jamie Schoenburg in person even though I asked to maybe 3 times. It was a blessing in disguise. The fourth attorney, Juan Gonzalez was a life saver! He is from a totally different firm. Figures. It may be just because they have "more important cases" to deal with, but maybe they shouldn't have taken my case then. I would never hire them again, but I do thank them for leading me to Mr.Gonzalez. He went in there and fought for my case. He calmed my nerves and was able to get my possession charge down to a disorderly persons charge. He is the only reason I'm even giving 3 stars.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Actually Cared

Marc was a genuine person, and I could tell that he actually cared about my situation. I have worked with at least 3 other attorneys in the past, and every time it seemed I was SOLD their services. Not with Marc. Not only did he make himself extremely accessible, but he even gave me more time than ...I had payed for. Oh, and did I mention I was facing 30 days in jail, minimum? I got 3. I kept my job, was able to pay my mortgage, and didn't have to worry about finding someone to watch my daughter for a month. I felt like I really won, and it was only because Marc actually cared that it was possible.

Posted by Jessica | January 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Above and Beyond

Marc handled my husbands case. Marc is a great attorney and I'm very happy that we chose him. My husband is a habitual offender. Most attorneys look at his record and get nervous. Marc went above and beyond to help us. Because of Marc my husband is at home with his children. Thank you again, you help...ed us so much!

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

NOTHING THAT WAS TOLD CAME TRUE!

I hired Marc and was told numerous things that sounded wonderful to me. When we were in the beginning part of the case ALL OF THE THINGS he said became not true!! Actually the opposite. I was very disappointed and felt as if I was taking advantage of when I was in a bad place. I decided to fire him a...s soon as I was bailed out. With ZERO help from him. I wrote more but he is not worth my time and I suggest if you are looking for a GOOD, trusting lawyer I hope you look father than I had a chance to.

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