William P. O'Leary

William P. O'Leary

also known as Bill O'Leary

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Dearborn, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

21905 Garrison St, Dearborn, MI

About William

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

30 years | 350 cases

30%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

30 years | 220 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

30 years | 200 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

30 years | 180 cases

20%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

30 years | 480 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 40 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1985

Emeritus

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006

Location

Law Offices of William P. O'Leary

21905 Garrison St, Dearborn, MI, 48124-2303

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William P. O'Leary's Reviews

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Posted by Dawn | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you, Mr. O'Leary!

Mr. O'Leary helped my son and I with a difficult lawsuit. He never gave up, and continued to fight for our rights! If you are ever in need of an Attorney, Mr. O'Leary is the one to call!

Posted by Monique | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

Above and Beyond

I never meet such a real human being that serves as a lawyer. Bill earned the trust of me and my family and was always willing to go an extra mile even in the beginning of the case when he did not have all the facts. When you deal with Westland Police Department is when you notice many of their offic...ers have a disregard for following their own policy and procedures but Bill worked tirelessly even on Sundays to update me and research a better more practical alternative for a Federal Crime. He represented my family member to the best of his ability, and without Bill we would have continued to use a failed free public attorney that never recommended Mental Health Court since my family member first entered the system as a 15yr old. The due diligence conducted by Bill was the reason we settled on the best outcome for rehabilitation versus any jail time which was the goal of the Westland Police Department.

Posted by Marie | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney

Bill O'leary came prepared to argue my case. I appreciate his tenacity and his concern for the welfare of my family. I would hire him in the future if I am in ever need of services. 10/10

Posted by Familylawclient | April 15, 2014 | Child Custody

This attorney has helped my family

I recommend Mr O'Leary. He is smart and caring and he knows the law. We were in a terrible custody battle with an abuser. He is good at pointing out quick evidence and advocating for his clients. I will refer his name to others if they are in need of legal counsel.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2006

updated on 08/11/2016

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

William’s comment:

“In the early 2000s I represented a woman in a divorce. She was entitled to pension benefits, but her husband died before a claim was made. Although I don't do orders securing benefits,and had told her so, I believe I failed to serve her by sending out a notice to her new address, telling her to begin the process, and I accepted an uncontested reprimand. I did enter an order allowing her to begin her claim.”

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Office of William O'Leary

1995 - 1996

Trial Attorney, Hickey and Cianciolli

1985 - 1995

Birth TraumaTrial Attorney, Kitch

Associations

1996 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Kansas

MA - Masters

1968

College of Saint Benedict

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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