Bill Colovos

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Bill Colovos

4.2
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 40 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer at Southgate, MI
Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

13305 Reeck Ct Ste 140, Southgate, MI

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About Bill

Biography

If your legal future is uncertain, you need to contact the experts at Colovos & Associates.

If your legal future is uncertain, you need to contact the experts at Colovos & Associates.

If your legal future is uncertain, you need to contact the experts at Colovos & Associates.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

State, Local, and Municipal Law 40%

40 years

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

If you've been charged with an OWI, you need the best representation possible. Successfully challenged alcohol-related charges for numerous clients and had them dismissed. Call on the assistance of the distinguished OWI attorney Bill Colovos.

40 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

As a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, he is at the forefront of the criminal defense field. We know how best to handle your case, pursuing your legal rights to the full extent of the law. Call today for a consultation

40 years

10%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Family 10%

40 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

40 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 40 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1985

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Colovos Law Firm

13305 Reeck Ct Ste 140, Southgate, MI, 48195-3197

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Bill Colovos's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by Robert | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

He is available 24/7. Very patient.

I will always recommend Bill for any problems with your license. He is a great communicator and knows this atea of the law. His fees are very reasonable, half the price of other lawyers.He always is available to talk and puts things in perspective. AAA!

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Gets the Job Done

We hired Bill to work my husband’s DUI case. We had hired another guy who seemed timid and afraid of the court system, Bill was the total opposite. He came out the gate swinging and getting things done. We live in Texas and were being told that my husband had 14 days to turn himself in or be found in... contempt. Bill went to the judge and handled this himself. My husband did not have to turn himself into the court. When the trial date arrived, we noticed that my husband’s name was not on the docket. The prosecuting attorneys office had dismissed the case but did not make anyone else aware of that fact. Keep in mind, we had to fly from Texas, get a rental car and hotel accommodations which all came out of our pocket. This upset Bill more than us. He then demanded that the case be dismissed with prejudice (they cannot come back and try to charge him later) to which the court agreed. Bill is also taking things a step further and helping us recoup some of the money spent since they could’ve told us earlier that the case was dismissed. My only regret is not hiring Bill first. If you’re looking for someone to fight for you, then this is your guy!

Posted by Jay | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest, Straight Forward Defense

Bill was pleasant from the onset. He was true to his word that he would not sugar coat things or make unachievable promises. During all steps of my defense, Bill treated each scenario as if it were his own life and reputation on the line, while welcoming questions and open discussion along the ...way. Ultimately, I was allowed to make my own decisions while considering his wise input and guidance without an overpowering, overpriced "shark" breathing down my neck. I highly recommend Bill's services and would not hesitate to hire him again if needed.

Posted by Chris | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Bill The Real Deal

I have been very lucky to have found Bill Colovos. I seem to get myself in trouble more than I would like. Bill is not the first attorney that I have needed to hire. I am not rich and Bill is not cheap however he has never let me down. I went to trial with Bill and the result was not guilty. Rec...ently I had two cases against me; and the result was case dismissed. I am a working man so when I say Bill is not cheap what I am saying is that his fee's hurt but the alternative would have been much more expensive. If you are in serious trouble I would recommend Bill; if I find myself in any more trouble I would do whatever it would take to hire Bill. I say that because I value my freedom and I know that Bill gets that and I trust him. To be honest, Bill can sometimes be frustrating because he may not explain what he is doing; however the more I get to know Bill the less I worry about the strategy. I have never spent a day in jail for a case Bill was handling and he was always there with me if I had to deal with turning myself in or any problems I had with police. Check other posts that I have made on previous arrests with Bill as my advocate.

Posted by Chris | June 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Bill Colovos A Real Good Attorney; Not Guilty OWI Second Offence

Not Guilty of OWI second offence; that is what Bill’s skill and hard work produced for me. I had hired another attorney before I found Bill; he charged me $5,000 dollars telling me he was going to get me off because the police made all kinds of mistakes. When we had the pretrial the judge denied bo...th of his motions and set a trial date. After seeing that attorney in court I knew I was in real trouble. I told my story to several Attorneys and finally found one that actually listened and understood I really did have a defense. When I hired Bill I already had a jury trial date set and I didn’t even have the police report from my other attorney. Bill came to my house on 3 occasions and spent several hours going over all the details of my case. He helped me get all the discovery reports and audio video evidence that the police might use. He was honest with me from the very first about my chances of winning and my options; the other attorney had just been lying to me to get my money. My wife has a mental medical condition and had snapped around bedtime; I had to drive my car to keep her from hurting her self or me. The police contacted me by cell phone and ordered me to drive back supposedly for my side of the story. When I pulled up they had already made up their mind to arrest me for OWI. Bill found the breath machine they used on me was pulled out of service 2 weeks later. According to the police I was acting drunk flunked the sobriety test and after blowing 3 times in their Breathalyzer they finally got a reading of .11. When we heard the audio of the arrest Bill was honest with me that my chances at trial were not as good as we first thought. Bill was able to get the prosecutor to offer me a reckless non-driving deal but I had been through probation before and didn’t want to go through that again. Bill spent hours with me putting together a strategy to hopefully keep the tape from being shown during the trial. At the trial the police denied ordering me to drive and Bill successfully discredited the officer and proved him to be a liar. He also raised plenty of doubt about the procedures that they used to prosecute me. Bottom line was a not guilty verdict even with a Breathalyzer of .11 and a police officer swearing he knows a drunk driver when he sees one. If you are in trouble and want to hear the truth and get the hours of work you are paying for I highly recommend Bill Colovos. He wont charge you for a trial prep then tell you this is the best deal you can get. He has a win rate of 97% that fact alone will get you the best deal from the prosecutor if they really got you. Let Bill take a look at your case; he can tell you if you have a chance at trial or if you should be looking for the best deal you can get.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Partner, Colovos and Associates

Education

1984

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Wayne State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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