Michael J. Nichols

As shattering as it can be to face criminal charges, retaining Michael Nichols was the best decision I could have made. From the initial phone call to the end of the process, Mike was knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. Mike took the time to gather details and discuss all options available. Throughou...t the entire process, Mike continued to advocate my rights and inform me of all avenues, even when the conversations were uncomfortable. Mike’s understanding of the judicial process provided me the ability to stay calm and focus my energy appropriately. Each conversation with Mike, felt as if I were his only client. My questions and follow-up questions were answered completely and swiftly. Every interaction with Mike gave me peace, in the middle of a very traumatic and emotional time. Not once throughout my time working with Mike and his firm, did I feel judged or less than due to the pending criminal matter. Retaining Mike was the best choice and I would strongly recommend him to anyone facing the criminal justice system. Mike was able to craft an out-of-the-box solution that not only helps me personally, but allows me to not have a criminal record. I am able to stay present in my life and continue to make memories with my family. Mike is a phenomenal attorney and an even better person. -SM

You get what you pay for. There’s a very very clear difference between Mike and not Mike. Originally hired an “experienced” lawyer with a bad gut feeling who was willing to almost immediately settle for a poor outcome. Eventually followed the gut feeling and hired Mike. He dissected the case immediat...ely and went through a step by step evaluation of the problems from the prosecution. Long story short, case dismissed. Worth every penny and then some.

Mike Nichols was THE RIGHT choice for representation! I had a complicated case that came with a lot of emotional trauma. He provided wonderful comfort and support. His work was done with impressive and appreciated dedication. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, creative and considerate. I feel th...at I had THE BEST representation hat I could have! I am highly satisfied and grateful.

Mike was amazing from day 1 through the entire process, explaining all options, keeping constant communication, personally working the case, negotiating with the prosecutor and making sure we were in the best position possible for the outcome we wanted. His industry experience, reputation and knowle...dge of every aspect of the law, as well as his respect within the Michigan court system gave me confidence that I had the best representation. The result was better than I could have imagined. Very grateful for Mike & the Nichols Law Firm.

If you want an assertive, no-nonsense attorney who will fight for you to the best of his ability, who will dedicate his early mornings, late nights and weekends to your case, who will dig until he finds answers, who will do his utmost best to counsel you, represent you, and speak on your be...half, when necessary, who will work tirelessly to achieve results, hire Mike Nichols. Mike is not only a driven, determined and skilled attorney, but also a compassionate and empathetic one - why else an expert criminal defense attorney would take a civil case of a family desperate to get their puppy back after it was taken from a vet clinic without the owners’ consent? A very straightforward attorney (I hear it’s a trait not often observed among many attorneys), Mike told us right away that our case was not in his area of expertise, but that he was willing to learn throughout the process and was committed to doing everything in his power to get our dog back. And that’s exactly what he did - Mike delivered on his commitments. Understanding how emotional the situation was for us and our kids, Mike made sure he kept us updated on the progress and stayed in touch with us on a daily basis, and I don’t mean during his work hours. It didn’t matter what time of day it was, or what day of the week; if Mike was in his office, or at home, or driving in his car, or on his way to dinner, or trying to get away for a day to hit the slopes, if he had any new updates, discoveries, clues or information that was brought to his attention, he made sure we were made aware of it. Understanding the urgency of our situation, Mike moved fast, involving members of his team, when necessary, to get things done as soon as possible. When our case went from ridiculous to more so, Mike immediately filed for emergency injunction-a move that forced the defendants to finally reveal the location and condition of our puppy through a court order. When a third party appeared to be involved, Mike instantly subpoenaed the witness and had a member of his team deliver the subpoena that same night. On the day of the hearing, Mike cleared his entire daily schedule to make sure he was there to fight for us no matter how long it took. He was determined to deliver on his commitment-he was going to get our puppy back, and so he did. How do you express your gratitude to someone, who makes the seemingly impossible happen? Without Mike’s intervention, his knowledge, his expertise and his commitment, we would have never gotten our dog back. From our personal experience with Mike and his team-if you want results, hire Mike. His services are worth every penny, and you will have no regret. As my husband simply put it-when it comes to Mike Nichols, you just don't want to be on the other side of the aisle.