Catherine M. O'Meara

Catherine M. O'Meara

4.2
Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Eastpointe, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile

22805 Kelly Road, Eastpointe, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About Catherine

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Law Office of Catherine M. O'Meara

22805 Kelly Road, Eastpointe, MI, 48201

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Catherine M. O'Meara's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Bre | April 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ignore that little alert on here!

My girl Catherine! She first started representing me when I was in college about 19-20 y/o…she was always very patient with me and my parents. She even drove me to court multiple times…2hrs away! She went above and beyond for me back then. Safe to say I’m 30 now and won’t need DEFENSE ever again but ...if YOU do…call Catherine!

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She's a winner

I'll keep it short. I was wrongfully accused of a crime I didnt commit. I plead not guilty and hired O'meara. I was found by a jury of my peers, not guilty. See, kept it short.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Intelligent Lawyer

Ms. O'Meara is an extremely bright and intelligent lawyer. She is very honest and informative.

Posted by Yvonne | March 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DON'T WALK. RUN THE OTHER WAY!

I have had the pleasure of having this "defense" attorney assigned to my case against a police department of a suburb of Metro Detroit as, my court appointed attorney and she has not done anything on my case in almost 2 months she has had my case. I was not surprised to learn that she was just remove...d from a 30 day suspension by the State for judging a client. Making no secret about how she really felt that he was guilty, 24 hours prior to receiving my court case. Guess what my issue with is? She is judgmental, unpleasant, dishonest and just plain ole sheisty. I fear for anyone who is in her path, should she keep her license after I'm filing complaints. It pained me to have to give her a star but I had to so that I could comment. Consider yourself warned.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

excellent attorney

I was charged with a OWI and called Ms OMeara she spoke to me for about 20 mins giving me direction on how to handle my arraignment. I was not in the position to hire an attorney at the time. After her advice on how I should manage my arraignment she recommended an excellent attorney that could handl...e my matter. The attorney I retained on her recommendation was pleased with the advice I was given and the state of my case. While I did not retain her I would and have called her for advice since then.

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Catherine M. O'Meara's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Lawrence

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a lot of experience and can deal well with some of the tougher judges."

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Evan Callanan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine has excellent trial skills--she's sharp--to the point--and persuasive."

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Evan Callanan

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Suspension issued in MI, 2016

updated on 04/17/2018

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Catherine Omeara

2002 - 2004

Contract Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit, Mi

1998 - 2002

Attorney, Omeara & Omeara, PLLC

1996 - 1998

Attorney, Uaw Legal Services Plan

Associations

2004 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section

Member

2015 - 2016

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Secretary

2011 - 2013

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Jurisprudence and Practice Committee

Committee member

2011 - 2014

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

People v Martin

Charge reduced from 10 year Felony to Misdemeanor

People v Johnson

Mr. Johnson was found NOT GUILTY by a jury

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Education

1995

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BGS - Bachelor of General Studies

Languages

English

Activity

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