Bodo Schimers

Bodo Schimers

also known as Bo Schimers

4.3
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 36 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Taylor, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

20600 Eureka Road, Ste. 620, Horizon Bldg., Taylor, MI

About Bodo

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

Stay out of jail AND keep your license. Ask me how.

40 years | 2,000 cases

50%
Divorce and Separation 26%

40 years | 2,000 cases

26%
Criminal Defense 20%

Stay out of jail! Ask me how.

40 years | 2,000 cases

20%
Child Custody 2%

40 years | 1,000 cases

2%
Child Support 2%

40 years | 1,000 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 36 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1989

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bo Schimers

20600 Eureka Road, Ste. 620, Horizon Bldg., Taylor, MI, 48180

Schimers & Associates

39111 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI, 48152

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Bodo Schimers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Clifford Eberts | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

When I was getting divorced no lawyer would take my case I called Bo and he said come right over he was so awesome showed up at all my hearings I was well-represented a professional attorney for sure no case too big or small Bo can handle them all. He will be my personal attorney from now on, his leg...al advice he's very trustworthy I would recommend Bo Schimers to anyone who needs excellent legal representation. And he is very reasonable. Not to mention a great personality. So what you need legal representation take it from me Clifford Eberts.Bo Schimers is the first and only attorney you need to contact! If I could give him 10 Stars I would.

Posted by Richelle | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

License appeal

After 8 years w/o a license and denial after denial, Bo Shimmers helped me with my license appeal and won with only a 6 month restriction I would recommend him to anyone going through a license appeal

Posted by constance | September 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great lawyer

I thought getting my license back would be impossible having 2 dui's in 2months. I waited the year suspension and BO helped me with the paperwork and any questions i had. Hes easy to talk to and get along with and will answer a million questions for you.He even prepared me before going before my hear...ing at Secretary of state asking me questions they typically ask. And he made sure i had all paperwork in. Now im driving thanks to mr. Bo Schimers!

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2015 | Child Custody

I would not recommend this attorney for any child custody issues!!!!

We signed a legal contract and I gave Mr. Schimers the retainers fee he asked for and he cashed my checks and went to court one time with me and actually did not help me. He did not argue or say anything against the other attorney and the other attorney also said that she never heard from Mr. Schime...rs. I could not help but feel the other attorney was running our case at that court hearing. He did not contact the court to communicate to them that he was no longer going to be my attorney and when I went to my second court date, they the courts were unaware that Mr. Schimers was not going to be respresenting me anymore. Mr. Schimers actually sent me a letter after appearing in court with me one time and said that he could not longer spend any time on my case due to other obligations he had and therefore recommended me to find someone else. So he took my retainer fee and was suppose to be my attorney and went to court once and then sent me a letter stating that he could not represent me anymore. He could not even call me and give me the respect and talk to me on the phone and explain this to me. Needless to say, Mr. Schimer did not return any of my monies to me since he is the one that said he could not represent me anymore and the retainers fee was suppose to be for Mr. Schimer to respresent me and out of that retainer fee came with one court date with me. So my personal opinion is that Mr. Schimer would not be an attorney that you would want for any child custody issues but he might be a better attorney to represent you in other cases. He also did not seem to knowledgeable about several situations and issues with regards to child custody issues or visitation issues.

Bodo Schimers

Replied last April 23, 2015

As most Family Law matters can be resolved with one hearing, my fee agreement states that the retainer is for one hearing only and additional hearings will be charged at an hourly rate. As I am in business to represent people - the only time that I would "fire" a client is if I found them to be reprehensible or unreasonable.

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"I endorse this lawyer. I've known him for a long time and always found him to be prepared and knowledgeable."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 14

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Bo Schimers

1989 - 1991

Attorney, Lopatin & Miller

1986 - 1988

Clerk, Detroit Edison

1986 - 1988

Clerk, Brotherhood Of Maintenance Of Way Employees

Associations

2002 - Present

Wayne County Family Law Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Downriver Bar Association

President

2008 - 2009

Downriver Bar Association

Vice President

2007 - 2008

Downriver Bar Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Valadez

Possession dismissed.

Quintana v. Quintana

After trial judge held the intent of the parties was to include in the marital estate.

State of Michigan vs. Bell

Was able to plead to a Misdemeanor. Saving my client's education benefits.

City of Southgate vs. Zanotti

Evidence excluded by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Dave Allen.

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Education

1989

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Eastern Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Downriver Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Michigan Supreme Court

2005

Class Seminar

Constitution

2005

Carlson Highschool Seminar

Constitution

Publications

2013

drunk-driving-defense beating the datamaster machine

1995

Michigan Appeals Report Skene vs Fileccia

1992

Michigan Appeals Report Published Opinion Moll Vs Abbott Labs

1990

Michigan Appeals Report Kasob Vs Michigan Basic Property Insurance

Languages

German

Activity

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