William Symula Nahikian

William Symula Nahikian

also known as Will Nahikian

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Detroit, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +5 more

500 Griswold St Ste 2450, Detroit, MI

About William

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 8 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Will Defend You PLLC

500 Griswold St Ste 2450, Detroit, MI, 48226-3421

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William Symula Nahikian's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Tiffany | July 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Got all my charges against a police department dropped!!

I can’t explain to begin to explain how much Will saved me. I had been charged for a hit and run, wreckless driving, and improper use of lanes with zero proof I was even in the car the night this happened. Will was patient when the cop didn’t show up to the zoom trial and was there the next time de...spite it not being his fault the cop didn’t show up for court. When it came time for them to review the charges, he miraculously got them all dropped. I could’ve had something on my driving record preventing me from doing my job and I was able to walk out with a clean record and he won a case against a police department because of knowledgeable he was about laws and how you can’t just assume someone was in a car without proof. The cops spent hours trying to obtain proof against me and Will shut down all their attempts and won the case. I was nervous at first since it was me against a police department and didn’t think I would be able to walk away without anything on my record, but he made it happen. He knew about laws that the judge didn’t even know off the top of his head and the judge had to take a break to confirm with coworkers about what Will said. He was more knowledgeable than the judge who had been working for over 20 years. For a young man in the field, he shows himself with class, dignity, and the knowledge of someone whose been doing this their entire life. I would recommend Will to anyone and am so happy with how my situation was handled. I didn’t even have to show up to court. He did it all for me. I can’t thank or recommend him enough.

Posted by Myron | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Heaven sent.

Never had any law trouble, while facing a misdemeanor drug charge, a driving while license suspended misdemeanor, and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle misdemeanor I called an old friend. Mr. Nahikian was able to have the failure to yield dismissed. He was also able to have the driving while ...license suspended, second offense, changed to no ops, which will not show up on my record. Finally, and most importantly, Will was able to have my drug charge dismissed from my record with the completion of a short 6 month probation! He was very knowledgeable in what needed to be done and not for one second did I feel vulnerable or out of the loop.

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William Symula Nahikian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jamil Khuja

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Will is an excellent lawyer who works hard on behalf of his clients and gets excellent results."

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Shawn Desai

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former prosecutor, I know that Will is a strong, reliable Criminal Defense Attorney - can handle complex and sensitive matters quickly!"

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Michael Rataj

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Will is extremely hard working and diligent in his duties. Will cares about his clients and is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. Will has a passion and enthusiasm for his work that is second to none. I cannot possibly say enough good things about this lawyer."

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Spencer Bondy

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Friend

"William is an excellent criminal defense attorney committed to serving his clients. He is a genuine member of the Michigan Bar."

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William Nahikian

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He will out work any other attorney in the representation of his clients. He is well versed in criminal discovery, statutory law, case law, and defenses. He has access to world class legal research and data bases and presents well thought out and precedent backed motions and briefs on issues ranging from illegal search and seizure, 5th and 6th Amendment violations, due process violations and many other issues. He cares for his clients and defends them as though they were is family."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2022

2022 Michigan Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2021

2021 Michigan Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2020

The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2020

2020 Michigan Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2020

Clients Choice, Avvo

2019

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Deans List, Michigan State University College of Law

2014

Deans List, Michigan State University College of Law

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Attorney, Will Defend You, PLLC

2016 - 2017

Law Clerk, Michael A. Rataj, PC

2016 - 2016

Law Clerk, Federal Defenders Office - Eastern District of MI

Associations

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2017 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Michigan chapter)

Criminal Practice Committee Member

2017 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

OWI (MCL 257.625) out of Oak Park, 45th District Court.

Dismissed with prejudice under MCL 780.131

DWLS (MCL 257.904) out of Sterling Heights, 41A District Court.

Plea to failure to display a valid operator’s license.

Reckless Driving (MCL 257.626) out of Detroit, 36th District Court.

Plea to Careless Driving civil infraction.

Domestic Violence (MCL 750.81) Ferndale, 43rd District Court.

Plea under MCL 769.4a, allowing it to be off client’s record with a completion of probation.

MIP (MCL 436.1703) Kalamazoo, 8th District Court.

Probation, and off client’s record with a completion of probation.

MIP (MCL 436.1703) Grand Rapids, 58th District Court.

Probation, and off client’s record with a completion of probation.

Felony Possession (MCL 333.7403) Jackson, 4th Judicial Circuit.

Plea under HYTA, resulting in probation and the conviction coming off the client’s record with a completion of probation.

Possession of Marijuana (MCL 333.7403), OWI (MCL 257.625(c) Novi, 52-1 District Court.

Plea to OWVI (MCL 257.625(2)(c) and plea to the possession under MCL 333.7411, allowing the drug charge to come off the client’s record with a completion of probation.

Possession of Marijuana (MCL 333.7403) Clawson, 52-4 District Court.

Plea under MCL 333.7411, allowing the drug charge to come off the client’s record with a completion of probation.

Uttering & Publishing (MCL 750.249), Identity Theft (MCL 445.65 & 445.69), Identity Theft (MCL 445.65 and 445.69)

Plea to one count of uttering and publishing in Mental Health Court. Two counts of identity theft dismissed. The felony uttering and publishing conviction will come off the client’s record with completion of a two-year probation.

Possession of Marijuana (MCL 333.7403), DWLS 2nd (MCL 257.904), Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.

Plea under MCL 333.7411 for the Marijuana, pled to No ops for the DWLS and had the Failure to yield dismissed. The drug conviction will come off the client’s record with a completion of probation.

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Education

2016

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

Michigan State University

Bachelor Degree

Speaking Engagements

2022

Troy High School Law Classes

Legal Updates in Michigan and The Road to becoming an Attorney

2021

Troy High School Law Classes

Legal Updates in Michigan and The Road to becoming an Attorney

2018

Troy High School Law Classes

The New MIP law in Michigan and what it means

Publications

2022

Oakland County Bar Association Don't be Ineffective for Failing to Inquire: Potential consequences of criminal convictions for noncitizens and their attorneys

2021

The Oakland Press Accused Offenders Need a Bail Out

Languages

English

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