Donald J. Neville

Donald J. Neville

3.1
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Howell, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

101 W Clinton St, Howell, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Simply being accused of a crime can change your life. The penalties of a conviction can haunt you for years after you’ve served your sentence and may affect what kinds of jobs you’re able to obtain and even where you’re allowed to live. Call now.

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

If you are looking to end your marriage, Attorney Neville can help you through this. Chances are good it will be an emotionally trying and difficult period in your life. You will need a lawyer that is compassionate yet aggressive.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 26 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1999

License Revoked

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Law Offices of Donald J. Neville

101 W Clinton St, Howell, MI, 48843

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Donald J. Neville's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.1 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Matthew | December 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Frightening useless, unresponsive and unprofessional!!

Attorney Neville should be permanently disbarred. I regret the moment that I made a rush judgment to hire him, should have researched his reputation and other suspensions. Mr Neville was completely negligent with my confidential documents; grossly unresponsive to countless attempts to discuss case ...details through the entire process; misrepresented facts at trial due to his lack of specifics, that were provided repeatedly to him. He lost every aspect of my case. Even now, two months later, he is not responding to my requests for “proofs” to be returned.

Posted by Mike Weber | September 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Absolute thief!

Hired Neville and paid $1500 retainer up front for a simple motion - dodged me for weeks then months. Wouldn’t answer calls, emails, texts for weeks then would send an email at 1am saying he filed a motion and scheduled a hearing only to call the court and find out neither had happened. He said thi...s a few times. Absolute con job and a thief. I’m in process of filing complaint with state legal board and a small claims filing. Numerous other complaints identical to mine - takes money, never files motions or does any work, doesn’t respond for weeks or months, then disappears. This guy needs to lose his license and his freedom. Just a matter of time before it catches all up. Stunning.

Posted by Heather | July 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Horrible Attorney!

I frantically hired Mr. Donald Neville in an urgency to have a lawyer for my parenting time and custody case. Mr. Neville failed to communicate, failed to appear to one of our meetings and was late to one of my zoom hearings. He also didn’t communicate he agreed to adjourn a hearing without consultin...g me and then failed to communicate the outcome. Mr. Neville has gladly took my $1,500, but has failed to refund any amount as he barely represented me at all. He also has lacked calling me back when I have called and emailed multiple times in regards to a refund. I have since hired a new attorney and am very pleased with her. He also took his time in removing himself from my case and lacked contacting my new lawyer when she tried reached him. I would not recommend Mr. Neville as a lawyer of any kind, due to his lack of communication and lack of responsibility to represent others. I am now unfortunately out of money and had to find more to retain a new lawyer.

Posted by Teresa H. | December 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Couldn't have asked for better....

Can't say enough about Mr. Neville and Family. He not only helped me with a couple criminal cases, he won me custody of my son in just a short time (mind u, I've been tryin solo for yrs).....During this time, other issues came up and I needed Mr. Neville with very short notice and he did not hesitate... to represent me. He's honest, straight forward, compassionate, affordable and aggressive. (gets it done!) Thank you so much Mr. Neville for all your help, the impact u have made in my families life is tremendous........I just can't thank u enough.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Immeasurably Grateful To Don Neville

Don and his wife Sarah have helped my family in many ways. He helped one of my children with a M.I.P. charge and for that ,we are all eternally grateful. He has helped a dear friend of mine. He was my divorce attorney and would no doubt have served me well , had my husband not been tragically killed ...at the onset of our divorce. Don and his wife Sarah were there for the children and I from day one to help us through a most difficult time in all of our lives. He helped me with anything I needed and my needs were plentiful . He did my will for me which as a mother of fatherless children, brought me great comfort during our time of grief . He has looked over many legal documents for me and has explained them all to me with the utmost of patience and clarity as he knows exactly how to word things so I will understand them. He is currently helping me with other legal matters . He is very fair with what he charges and he is well worth every penny. Don and Sarah go above and beyond to make me feel safe and secure and that is a wonderful thing.

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John Gormley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Don on a number of divorce cases over the years. He is professional, competent, and a pleasure to deal with."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in MI, 2024

updated on 03/21/2024

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the State Bar of Michigan to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Suspension issued in MI, 2023

updated on 10/25/2023

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in MI, 2019

updated on 01/30/2019

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Donald J. Neville

Associations

Livingston County Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Carpenter v Fuhst

Father won primary custody

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Education

1999

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

Livingston County Bar Association

Technology and Law

Languages

English

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