Denis J. McCarthy

Denis J. McCarthy

4.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 35 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Metamora, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

4000 S Oak St Ste 200, Po Box 70, Metamora, MI

About Denis

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

35 years | 300 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

Drunk driving defense has always been a specialty.

35 years | 250 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorces handled expeditiously, with as little court involvement as possible to keep costs to a minimum.

35 years | 300 cases

20%
Business 10%

Business formations. Corporate law. Partnership law. Business/partnership breakups.

35 years | 50 cases

10%
Car Accident 10%

Automobile negligence cases require experienced counsel.

35 years | 50 cases

10%
Child Custody 10%

Child custody cases are the most emotional and demanding of all. Expert in interstate custody, UCCJEA (Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act) cases.

35 years | 50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Denis J. McCarthy

4000 S Oak St Ste 200, Po Box 70, Metamora, MI, 48455

Kohl, Harris, Nolan & McCarthy PC

429 N. State Street Suite 200, Caro, MI, 48723

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Denis J. McCarthy's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Nick | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

True Excellence is Hard to Find

I hired Denis McCarthy to represent me for my divorce, which was contested, and probably the single most horrible event of my life. Through all the chaos, Denis was there for me. Calm and consummately professional. He guided me through all the filings and paperwork required and explained everything i...n a way I could easily understand. All that made the experience bearable, but his knowledge of the Law and skill with legal maneuvering resulted in an outcome far better than I had any hope to expect. Thank you, Denis!

Posted by Ken | June 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Exceptional Attorney

Denis McCarthy is incredibly dependable, knowledgeable and understanding. He lead me through each step of the court process and made me aware of all potential outcomes. He did not hesitate to continue with my decision to take our case to a jury trial which resulted in a "Not Guilty" verdict. he ti...relessly dug into my case and really outshone the prosecuting attorney's office. I highly recommend Denis McCarthy and his firm. As a criminal defense lawyer, he definitely rates an 11 out of 10.

Posted by Pat | June 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense

My go to attorney

Knowledgeable, aggressive, plays to win, kept me informed at all times. sincere and easy to talk to. Attorney McCarthy was introduced to me by my brother in law, i not only consider him my attorney, but a friend as well. He is a shark in the court room and does not pull any punches with his clients. ...He has helped me by winning 5 embezzlement charges i was accused of, took my case, believed in me and kicked Oakland County Prosecutor Pernicks butt, they had no evidence and Attorney McCarthy left him kicking in the sand, and taking his ball home crying. He has represented my family members on different offenses and won, and is now representing me in my divorce and i have every bit of faith in him to get me all i deserve. He is my go to Attorney as i said and he has never turned me away, he is smart, and listens until he understands every aspect of your case. You want to win your case, call Denis McCarthy at Khol Harris and McCarthy.

Posted by Tammy | November 20, 2014 | Child Custody

Knowledgeable, Professional and Client Oriented

First impressions are very important when contacting an attorney. Upon my initial call, I was impressed by the responsiveness and assistance provided by Denis' office staff member, Darcy. She was certain to obtain the necessary information regarding my case and ensured that I was able to speak and ...meet with Denis in a timely fashion. She made me feel like my case was as important to her as it was to me. My initial meeting with Denis was via telephone. He listened intently to all the facts around my child custodial/domicile case. He ensured that he had a clear understanding of my objectives regarding my court matter. He provided his feedback around potential approach, court process, expectations and next steps. My next meeting with Denis was in his office. The meeting began at the scheduled time. As we continued to discuss the case, he provided additional feedback and opinions as to the most likely outcome. He explained next steps as it related to documents that needed to be filed, appearance in court, etc. I felt his courtroom skills were superb. It was apparent that he had a clear understanding of the law around child custody/domicile cases. I felt that his questioning of all parties was relevant, fair and oriented toward achieving my objective. He then explained how long the decision would take, potential next steps related to the decision, etc. The court's decision was in our favor; however, even if it were not, I would still provide the same rating as above. Denis is an attorney that is knowledgeable, instills confidence and partners with his clients, I would highly recommend Denis McCarthy.

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Kohl, Harris, Nolan, McCarthy, Turkelson & Ogden, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

Four County Community Foundation

Trustee

2001 - 2002

Lapeer County Bar Association

Treasurer

1997 - 2001

Lapeer County Bar Association

Treasurer

1995 - 2012

Growth and Opportunity of Lapeer

Immediate Past Vice Chairperson

Sample of Legal Cases

People v Cronce

Client found not guilty of a 15-year felony by a jury after jury trial

People v Paad

Not guilty of five (5) ten-year felonies

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Education

1990

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1977

Assumption High School

Diploma

N/A

University of Miami School of Law

Speaking Engagements

2016

Lapeer County Bar Association

Ask The Lawyers Pragram

2011

Lapeer County Bar Association

Mock Trial

1995

Genesee County Bar Association

Ask The Lawyers- Public TV

Publications

1995

National Lawyers Guild Review Solo Buys Law Practice Jump Starts Career

Languages

French

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