James W. Metz II

James W. Metz II

also known as Jim Metz

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Howell, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

528 West Grand River Ave, Howell, MI

About James

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 27 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

James W Metz II, Attorney at Law

528 West Grand River Ave, Howell, MI, 48843

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James W. Metz II's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Phenomenal Lawyer!

Mr. Metz was the best decision I made during my whole court process. He is very kind and extremely helpful. I decided to go with Jim because he was highly recommended to me by multiple people and his services did not disappoint!

Posted by Chad | April 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

This is who you're looking for

Jim is a super nice, respectful, very knowledgeable man. He was highly recommended by several acquaintances. My case was dismissed quite quickly and Jim kept me informed of everything every step of the way. I would also hight recommended Jim!

Posted by Angela | September 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend Mr. Metz

I have hired Jim multiple times throughout the past 4 years. I've always been more than pleased with not only the outcome of my cases, but with Jim's attentiveness and genuine concern for me. He has become a wonderful, supportive person even after my cases have been beat.

Posted by Josh | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great

Mr Metz was referred to me by a friend he was very knowledgeable and didn’t give me any false hope! What he expected to happen in the court room was the exact outcome! I’ve hired other attorneys in the past and they seem to string you along just to get every penny out of me but Metz did not! I highly... recommend him and although I hope to not need an attorney in the future I will always go to him with any legal issues from here on out

Posted by Zachary | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Trusting/comforting

Mr. Metz not only exceeded my wants with my personal case, but he made me feel comfortable, and was honest with his answers to me. With it being a weird time with covid, and online hearings, Mr. Metz invited me to his office on multiple occasions to conduct the hearing with his presence , which made ...me feel like he cared about me,l rather than another number in the legal system. Mr. Metz can’t make things magically disappear, but he will be there to work with you, and give you the most knowledge about your certain circumstance to help you with 100% effort. I would hire Mr. Metz over and over if I decided to be a career criminal!

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James W. Metz II's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim specializes only in criminal work. He started as a prosecutor and has extensive trial experience. I refer many clients to him with confidence that he will obtain the proper result."

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Todd Levitt

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - 2011

Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Michigan Attorney General's Office

2000 - 2010

Senior Trial Attorney, Livingston County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

1998 - Present

Livingston County Bar Association

1998 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Education

1997

Michigan State University College of Law

JD

1994

Michigan State University

Bachelor's Degree, James Madison College

Languages

English

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