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Charles R. Desotelle

2.6
Rating: 4.1

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Flint, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

503 S Saginaw St Ste 929, Flint, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About Charles

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All felonies and misdemeanors. All traffic offenses Drunk driving Drivers license restoration Licensed in Federal and State court of Michigan.

50%
Family 30%

Divorce, custody, support, parenting time, paternity.

30%
Personal Injury 20%

Automobile and motorcycle accidents.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 33 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1992

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Law Offices of Charles R. Desotelle

503 S Saginaw St Ste 929, Flint, MI, 48502-1821

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Charles R. Desotelle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Did nothing but take my money

I was referred to, and hired this attorney regarding a custody battle. He literally did and said nothing while in court, and was not my advocate by any means. He was pointless to have by my side, a d did not respond or do anything he was supposed to do. He was very expensive, and was not worth a sing...le cent of what I spent.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding representation

Attorney Charles Desotelle is an awesome attorney with a calm and cool trial demeanor. He is both tactful and tactical in court and always thinks several moves ahead. He was extremely prepared for court and always stayed in contact and answered any questions I had. It is without reservation that I r...ecommend him.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I would give no starts if it were applicable

I had this attorney for my divorce and in that arena he did fine but there wasn't anything to fight for except when I needed the BS PPO my ex had some stranger conjure up against me in hopes of having me fired and I paid IN FULL for this case and MR. DON'TTELLYOUNOTHING dropped the ball. I never rece...ived notice for the court date and neither did the other party which would have been an automatic victory for us. So, if you want an attorney who will go to bat for you and apply all their skillset and knowledge, he isn't the one I'd hire. You'd be better off defending yourself!

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ill prepared, doesn't need return calls, dishonest

I hired him on a child custody case that lasted nearly a year. He would never return calls, lied about things he had negotiated with the other attorney, and no showed without letting me know. I ended up with less than I began with even know it was completely obvious the other party was in the wrong. ...I hired a new attorney and completely had the entire case go in my favor. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Terrible experience

I hired Mr. Desetelle to represent me in my divorce case. After we settled my ex husband neglected to pay what we had agreed in court. After him promising me over the phone that he would file a motion to have the court take action he has refused to do so. It has been a full year since my ex husband'...s deadline to pay. I have called numerous times over the past year and the secretary always takes my name and number and says that he will get back to me. I have received no phone calls and no motion has been filed. I had paid him up front, now that he has received his money he has no concern about me receiving mine. Please spare yourself this headache

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

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"I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Daniel Andoni

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Desotelle has the ability to work all aspects of the case from investigation to trial. I highly endorse his acumen."

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Experience

Rating:  4.1 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Suspension issued in MI, 2017

updated on 02/17/2017

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