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also known as Will Nahikian
I am dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals who have been arrested and charged with a crime. I am passionate about what I do, and I am truly dedicated to helping my clients obtain the best outcome possible.
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Acquired: 2017
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500 Griswold St Ste 2450, Detroit, MI, 48226-3421
27 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area 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...
Posted by Craig | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Professional
Will represented my self in a PPO Case. Will was very professional, concise and to the point and well prepared. And as a result, the case was dismissed.
Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
He Will Defend You
Will handled my case with an outstanding amount of urgency and exceed my expectations. Thanks to Will’s defense my case was dismissed. Will spent hours reviewing my court documents. He answered all questions I in a timely manner and did well preparing me for court. He is highly knowledgeable about cr...
Posted by Antonio | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
My dui
OK I was driving in Oakpark and I consumed some heroin and I overdosed at the wheel and I totaled my car I was on parole at the time so for parole violation they sent me back to prison I ended up doing 14 months and I dead advanced substance-abuse treatment program while I was in prison but when I w...
Posted by David | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Honest Dependable Caring Lawyer
Will was part of my defense team for a CSC 2 case that was charged against me. Will did a great job being there for me doing all the research work and doing all the little things that in took to win this case. He will give all he has to representing you.
"As a former prosecutor, I know that Will is a strong, reliable Criminal Defense Attorney - can handle complex and sensitive matters quickly!"
"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."
"William is an excellent criminal defense attorney committed to serving his clients. He is a genuine member of the Michigan Bar."
"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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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
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
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Michigan chapter)Criminal Practice Committee Member
2017 - Present
Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
Dismissed with prejudice under MCL 780.131
Plea to failure to display a valid operator’s license.
Plea to Careless Driving civil infraction.
Plea under MCL 769.4a, allowing it to be off client’s record with a completion of probation.
Probation, and off client’s record with a completion of probation.
Probation, and off client’s record with a completion of probation.
Plea under HYTA, resulting in probation and the conviction coming off the client’s record with a completion of probation.
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.
Plea under MCL 333.7411, allowing the drug charge to come off the client’s record with a completion of probation.
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.
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.
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Bachelor Degree
2022
Legal Updates in Michigan and The Road to becoming an Attorney
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2018
The New MIP law in Michigan and what it means
2022
2021
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