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 41 - 45 of 62 reviews

Posted by Richard | January 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Clever Lawyer and Community Leader

As the Cubmaster of our Cub Scout Pack, Judy also served as our legal advisor. She had interesting and helpful advice for our pack whenever a legal issue arose and helped us to avoid legal risk.

Judy Coleman

Replied last January 04, 2019

Thank you Richard. As an officer of the court I take service to my community very seriously. And Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are near and dear to my heart. My son is a proud Eagle Scout and I am proud of him. Thank you for the thoughtful review.

Posted by Bill | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best there is

I hired her for a DUI that she was able to drop down to a DWI. She is the ultimate fighter, I had priors, and was desperately trying to turn my life around after this happened. She was so strong, heartfelt, and a true friend when I needed it the most. Thank you so much Judy for your generosity and he...lp. I will always refer you to my friends and family if need be. Just... thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart.

Judy Coleman

Replied last January 02, 2019

Bill, I understood the issues you had in the military. I represent a lot of Vets in your position and you deserved help. Lots of lawyers don't know there are options out there like Veteran's treatment or Sobriety Court that can help you lessen charges and go through programs that improve your situation. I am glad I could help and thanks for your service. Judy

Posted by Brad | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Preparing wills.

Judy prepared our wills for us and helped my wife and I through the difficult process of deciding how our minor children would be cared for, in case of a catastrophic accident. Judy's years of legal experience, as well as her educational background, gives her a unique advantage. Judy takes the time t...o understand each individual and family, and she works tirelessly to meet the needs of each and every one of her clients.

Judy Coleman

Replied last January 02, 2019

I am passionate about end of life planning Brad. I really want to do what is best for your family and try to make doing a difficult task much easier. Glad you had a good experience. Call anytime for further legal advice on any matter. Judy

Posted by Sue | January 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Wonderful choice!

Judy is my attorney. She has written a will for myself and my husband, and done general legal work for us, also. She is knowledgeable, and made suggestions that we would not have thought of; very thorough! She’s friendly, professional, and works hard for her clients. Paperwork was done in a timely fa...shion, and we exchanged emails to make some of our transaction easier. Her employees were friendly, prompt, and paperwork was accurate and presented in a complete package. Judy is a woman of high integrity, honesty, and a strong personality you will want on your side. I look forward to using Judy again in the future for any legal needs, and highly recommend her!

Judy Coleman

Replied last January 01, 2019

Such a pleasure working with you Sue. Judy

Posted by Carol | January 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An Exceptional Attorney

Judy represented me in my divorced and my post divorce proceedings. She was confident and professional and was very prepared on some very unusual and complex issues. So glad she was on my side working hard for me. Lucky to have such good counsel. Her negotiating skills were impeccable! I would hi...ghly recommend her!

Judy Coleman

Replied last January 01, 2019

So glad I could help you with such a complicated divorce. Keep your chin up. I see positive things for you in the future. 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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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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