Michael James Granzeier

My particular case was very complex. I've had two offenses and this was to be my fifth hearing spanning over a decade. I had retained the services of two different attorneys in the past and even tried to go it alone on one occasion. Even though I had made significant lifestyle changes, I was very ...nervous about applying for this hearing because I had some interlock issues. I reached out to a friend of mine that happens to be an attorney and has handled license restoration cases to see if he would represent me, and before I could finish giving him the details he told me to call Mike. He said that Mike would be the best attorney for me. I could see an immediate difference between Mike and the attorneys that I had hired in the past. Other attorneys basically cashed my check and showed up on the date of the hearing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the process. To the point that when I discussed with him what past Hearing Officers had said to me, he could tell me exactly which Hearing Officers had said what. Don't be surprised by the amount of attention to detail he will ask from you, and you may ask yourself, "Is this really necessary?" The answer is an emphatic YES. Mike explained why all of this is so important, and he kept me on track to make sure that I got these things done. He was in constant communication with me throughout the process. I never had to wonder what was going on with my case. Knowing what I now know about this process, I would never even consider another attorney. While there are no guarantees with these hearings, Mike was successful in getting my license fully restored. He is your best chance at getting your license back, so do yourself a favor and hire him. You will be glad that you did.

Mr Granzeier was referred to me by a cousin of mine, he was an extremely helpful attorney right from the beginning. I had another attorney that was on the case before Mr Granzeier and had missed many points in my letters of recognition, my substance abuse eval and other details of my case that would ...have not been favorable. It was a great feeling knowing that the attorney that was handling my case really knew what he was talking about and could provide very thorough help and support throughout. It was 4 years I didn't have a license and because of Mr. Granzeier's help I can finally drive again. Don't hesitate to call! I would reccomend his services to my friends family or anyone who needs help getting a license back.

I haven’t driven for over a decade. I have some Minor In Possessions and 2 D.U.I.s on my record. I tried many years back to get my restricted license with interlock only to be denied. I had A.A., sponsor, records of attending, letters of support, etc. Turn out it was a bad substance abuse evaluation ...that my lawyer (not Mike) didn’t notice. I don’t think he even looked. It took me about a decade to try again. I researched and interviewed at least a dozen lawyers. When I spoke with Mike...I felt confidant and comfortable and decided to hire him. I’m glad I did. After over a decade of not having a driver’s license, I am now back behind the wheel. I was granted the best possible restricted license with the ever so lovely interlock device. It should be noted that I did not have A.A. or any other alternative program when I went for my 2nd try. My last year in A.A. was some years back. Honestly, I was shocked when I got the result. I felt my hearing didn’t go very well at all. But when I read the result and the hearing officer’s account of what was said and what his opinion of me was…I couldn’t believe it was the same hearing. It was nothing but praise for me. I did a lot of work and self preparation for this hearing but, I honestly believe that if I didn’t have Mike to council me through it and make sure every T was crossed and every I was dotted...that I would’ve been denied a 2nd time. Mike has his way of doing things…and it’s for a reason. He looks at all your records and you as a individual and councils and prepares you accordingly to your unique history, record and personality. He was always very friendly, informative, courteous, respectful and professional on the phone and in person. He was very prompt in getting back to me and there are never any "dumb questions/concerns". I am grateful to the man who recommended Mike to me and now I wish to do the same to you. I have been taken advantged of by multiple lawyers in my life. I cant express how grateful I am to Mike...He is the first lawyer to care so much about his job that you can really feel it. He is the first person to fully understand what I have been through and what its like going through this process. I will defiantly be hiring Mike again when its time to get this interlock removed.

I was extremely satisfied with the representation Mr. Granzeier provided for me. I had a unique case that, on paper, appeared to be a challenge to any top attorney. Mr. Granzeier proved to be up to the challenge. I was charged with 3 DUI offenses between 2001 and 2009. After serving a 5 year driv...er's license revocation, I was granted a restricted driver's license with an interlock device. During this period, I had 6 start up failures ( 2 minor violations) within the one year timeframe between possible DLAD Hearings. These were false positives caused by my prescription inhaler. Due to these 2 violations, my time frame was extended by 6 months before I could apply for another DLAD hearing. I also did not provide another breath sample within 5 minutes after the initial failures due to the fact that I was under the impression that another invalid sample would occur from the inhaler. The SOS requires a follow-up breath sample within 5 minutes after any reading in excess of .025 (start up violation). PBT tests are highly advised upon after any interlock violation to prove that the driver had not been drinking. I was unable to obtain PBT tests on each occasion as I was stranded without any means of transportation. For my second DLAD hearing, in which I could possibly obtain an Operator's License, I represented myself. I submitted all necessary documentation required for a hearing. Unfortunately, my character letters and Substance Use Evaluation were erroneous according to the SOS. This is highly looked down upon by the Hearing Officer's and typically ends in a denied appeal. My 2 minor violations, coupled with incorrect documentation and a Hearing Officer who is known for denying petitioners, resulted in just that. My restricted license was re-revoked. I had no driving privileges and would have to wait a year before I was eligible for yet another DLAD hearing. (If i could do it all over again, I would have retained Mr. Granzeier's services for this hearing). I was frustrated and disappointed in the SOS's judgement and was determined to find the best legal representation possible to prove my case and get me back on the road quickly. I was then lucky enough to hear of Mr. Granzeier through this website. I spoke with him over the phone on multiple occasions during the week after I received my denied notice in the mail. I had also spoken to multiple other "top" Driver's License Restoration attorneys in the state and most of them told me my appeal was fruitless. I decided to retain Mr. Granzeier after hearing his extensive knowledge, attention to detail, and overall care he showed with regard to the laws and my case. Prior to and after retaining Mr. Granzeier, he was always readily available to discuss my case, give me advice, and put my mind to ease. We took the case to Oakland County Circuit Court and I was granted my previous restricted license back. Driver's License Restoration cases are hardly ever overturned in Circuit Courts, especially in Oakland County. I believe retaining Mr. Granzeier was one of the best choices I have ever made. I would recommend him to anyone who is ever involved in Drunk Driving or Driver's License Restoration cases. He is by far one of the best, if not the best, Drunk Driving and Driver's Restoration attorney's in the state of Michigan.

I have used Mike Granzeier with all my DUI cases and now my license restoration hearing. He is extremely thorough and explains all the details every step of the way. He makes himself very accessible all hours of the day and is willing to take the time to answer any questions you may have. He cares ab...out his cases and the outcome of them. If you ever need a lawyer for a DUI or License Restoration Case I would highly recommend him. Thank you Mike