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About Nichole
Biography
Nichole Dougherty began working in 2011 as a legal assistant, and became an attorney in 2018. Nichole researched cases, drafted motions, briefs, and other documents, and prepared cases for trial. Her efforts were instrumental in helping the firm she worked for secure several notable victories in cases involving allegations by Child Protective Services and in other family law and criminal law matters.
In 2020, Nichole decide to open her own firm, and at Ally Legal Services, PLLC, she focuses mostly on Child Abuse and Neglect cases, as well as Criminal Defense and Family Law matters, including Divorce, and Child Custody and Support. She also handles Central Registry Appeals
She has been awarded the Top 10 Attorney Client Satisfaction award in 2021, the National Top 10 Attorney's Under 40 Award for Family Law in 2020 and 2021, and the National Top 40 Under 40 for Criminal Defense award in 2020.
In 2024, Nichole shifted gears and closed her law firm. She was then employed by the Genesee County Public Defender's Office so that she can better serve her community through competent representation for those who cannot afford an attorney in criminal cases.
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Licensed in Michigan for 7 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2018
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Location
Genesee County Public Defender Office
630 S. Saginaw St, Flint, MI, 48502
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Posted by Franklin | December 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Nichole is the best lawyer I have ever had she helped me out a lot in my case I highly recommend her
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc.
2020
Top 40 Under 40 for Criminal Defense, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Lead Assistant Public Defender, Genesee County Public Defender's Office
2020 - 2024
Owner, Ally Legal Services, PLLC
2011 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Shelton Legal Services, PLLC
Associations
2020 - Present
Genesee County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2019 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganAttorney Member
2019 - Present
State Bar of MichiganAttorney Member
Education
2014
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
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