Judy C. Coleman

Judy C. Coleman

4.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 35 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Livonia, MI
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Probate, Elder Law ... +3 more

17286 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI

About Judy

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Probate 25%

36 years | 345 cases

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

36 years | 718 cases

25%
Elder Law 20%

36 years | 151 cases

20%
Personal Injury 15%

36 years | 200 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

36 years | 400 cases

10%
Divorce and Separation 5%

36 years | 80 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 35 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Coleman Justice Center

17286 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152

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Judy C. Coleman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 62 reviews

Posted by Lily Tatro | January 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Excellent Attorney

Judy was amazing at helping me with terminating a conservatorship properly. She was fast and furious when it came to the paperwork. She got the job done and assured me not to worry. Her caring words took away all my stress in Getty my daughter her settlement money in a timely manner. I would recommen...d her in a heartbeat!!

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Bad Experience

Hired Judy to handle my case and things started OK. Then I was passed off to her incompetent partner, Kristen April. Things fell off a cliff from there. I met with her and stated I did not want her partner but she explained how she would work with her. Never happened. All in all they were always unpr...epared, late or showing at the last minute. Always reactive, never proactive. In the end innocent people suffered. I was offered a partial refund but it was too late to start over with someone else. She did remark that her partner could be flakyand only seemed to work when she felt like it. Towards the end I took my paperwork to a different attorney, they lowered and shook their head, apologizing for their colleagues bad work and the unnecessary suffering that had to follow. Its best if you do your research and find someone who can work for you, even if it cost a bit more.

Posted by Brigett | July 17, 2020

My Review

Words cannot express the gratitude I have for Judy Coleman. When things were uncertain for my family she provided her knowledge and assistance in my time of need. Very prompt, compassionate, & responsive. Would highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2020

HORRIBLE Experience w/ Ms. Coleman

After consulting with Ms. Coleman I am increasingly grateful that I did not invest further with her. Her disposition was disappointing to say the least. She yelled at me and then insulted me. She twisted things and was very erratic. I will never consult, hire or recommend her to anyone. BEWARE

Posted by Satisfied | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Real Estate

Our real estate issue definitely needed a patient lawyer. Judy became an integral part of our lives in this 5-month process. The most impressive aspect that surfaced during our three court appearances was the fact that it was obvious her knowledge of the law was beyond my expectations, as our case ...was more complicated than we thought. Our outcome in the end was successful, and I would definitely employ her services again.

Judy Coleman

Replied last January 23, 2020

Thank you so much for your kind words. Judy

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Judy C. Coleman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Merium Malik

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Derek Jacques

Probate lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mrs. Coleman is highly competent and extremely professional when it comes to the cases that she handles. She is a true asset to the Michigan legal community, to her clients, and to those seeking legal help. I would not hesitate to recommend Mrs. Coleman to my own clients if they were in need."

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Kristen Kreger

General practice lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Makowski

Probate lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I refer all of my probate and estate work to Judy she is a great resource for anyone in need of these sources. Keep up the good work!"

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Timothy Klisz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met with Judy this past fall as a fellow lawyer in the Livonia community, and have seen her active on social media helping others with extreme patience and excellent legal knowledge. I have referred her some clients in the family law arena, but I know she is well versed in other areas as well. I think she is a top choice for someone looking for an attorney that takes each client and matter seriously and gives it full attention."

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Adrienne Iddings

Family lawyer

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Kristen Kreger

Family lawyer

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Veronique Liem

Family lawyer

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Eileen Kroll

Medical malpractice lawyer

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James Makowski

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Highest Rated Attorney, Thumbtack

2015

Highest Rated Attorney, Thumbtack

2003

Presbyterian Woman Of The Year, Presbyterian Church, USA

1983

Michigan Merit Scholar, State Of Michigan

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, THE COLEMAN JUSTICE CENTER

1995 - 1997

Government Attorney, State of Michigan

1993 - 2014

Managing Attorney, UAW Legal Services Plan

1989 - 1990

Clerk, State Appellate Defenders Office

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar Of Michigan

Member

2016 - 2017

Castle Gardens Pool Association

Vice President

2014 - 2015

Castle Gardens Pool Association

President

2012 - 2014

Castle Gardens Pool Association

Secretary

1998 - 2009

National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1995 - 1997

State Bar of Michigan, Public Outreach Committee

Executive Committee

1993 - 1997

AFSCME

Steward

1988 - 1989

University of Michigan

Director Clubs And Organization

1986 - 1987

University of Michigan

Academic Appeals Board

Sample of Legal Cases

Termination Of Paternal Rights

Won

DUI-2nd Monroe County

restricted driver's license

Le vs Residential Builders

Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge Tim Connors decision overturned on appeal

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Education

1990

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University Of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Learning to Be A Better Litigator

Litigation Practice In Michigan

Publications

2007

UAW Legal Services Plan Pretrial Litigation Manual Learning To Be An Expert In Pretrial Practice

Languages

English

Spanish

Arabic

Activity

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