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Kenneth Edward Overwater
About Kenneth
Biography
Described as patient, honest, and understanding by his clients, Ken Overwater is dedicated to serving as a trusted legal resource who can solve problems for his clients.
Ken comes from a blue-collar background. He grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, where his father worked in the Steel Mill of the Ford Rouge Complex, and had a small business fixing trucks and forklifts throughout Detroit. Ken worked with him since he was old enough to fetch tools and from an early age, he developed a passion and skill for solving problems.
His upbringing and passion for solving problems inspires him to serve his clients with a candid, dedicated approach. Ken graduated from the University of Michigan and received his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He went on to serve as a Civil Rights Attorney and a Public Defender for DuPage County-Felony Division.
His successful career has allowed him to work with defendants on a wide range of cases of varying severity. Through each case, he seeks to create authentic relationships with his clients, sort through the legalese, and make sure the client truly understands the options available to them.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-225 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 12 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Overwater Legal PLLC
547 E Jefferson Ave Ste 109, Detroit, MI, 48226-4324
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Experience
Honors
2007
Leadership and Service Award, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Overwater Legal, PLLC
2008 - 2014
Senior Assistant Public Defender, Dupage County Public Defender's Office
2007 - 2008
Contract Attorney, Loevy & Loevy
Associations
2014 - Present
Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationNew Lawyers Section Chair
2014 - Present
Detroit Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Washtenaw County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2014
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2007
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Languages
English