William J. Livingston

William J. Livingston

also known as Bill Livingston

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Howell, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

408 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI

About William

Biography

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 11 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William J. Livingston

408 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI, 48843

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William J. Livingston's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jonathan | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A great lawyer

William represented me for a misdemeanor driving without insurance charge, he made me feel like I was a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. He took care of everything and in a swift manner he had the charge reduced to a simple driving infraction. He's professional and kind, I would highly recommend him if ...you're in need of a dependable lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

PPO issues

Bill was very helpful throughout a ppo issue that I had been dealing with for almost a year. He answered the many questions that I had and explained the process to me. He made the court appearances less stressful because he was obviously prepared and respected by the judge.

Posted by Leigh Anne | October 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Great representation!

Our daughter was involved in a car accident and due to her age, we hoped to have the ticket appealed. We consulted with Mr. Livingston and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He walked us through each step and was very understanding of the situation. He was incredibly prompt in responding to our q...uestions and attended the informal hearing with us. He diligently worked with law enforcement and successfully had the ticket reduced with no points. We would definitely hire him again (but hopefully won't have to!)!

Posted by Michael | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I could not have asked for a better defense attorney

When I hired Bill as my lawyer I was facing a drug possession and paraphernalia charge. This was the first time I had ever been in trouble and the charge was weighing down on me quite heavily. I was worried about my career, finances, relationships. When I found Bill he told me that he would give me t...he best possible legal representation, and that he did. He was able to get me a plea deal where the paraphernalia charge was dropped, I'm to serve a short term of probation, and upon completion of probation the charge is wiped from my public record. Bill was easy to communicate with. He always got back to me the day that I called or emailed him, often times reaching out to me before I had the chance to contact him. Any question I had he was able to answer immediately which really helped to ease my mind in this stressful time. He was extremely professional and was always on time for every court appearance. At the same time he felt like a friend; someone I could talk to and confide in. I absolutely recommend Bill and hopefully I will never need a defense attorney again, but if I do, he is the one I'm calling.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very helpful

Bill was extremely helpful and supportive during my entire legal process. He was always available to answer questions are concerns. He worked hard to get me the best possible outcome on my case. I would not hesitate to work with Bill in the future

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William J. Livingston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Mabis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Bill. Bill is an excellent and highly skilled attorney."

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Glenn Matecun

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bill is an excellent attorney and does a great job handling criminal law and family law matters. He understands the process and the system and I highly recommend him to my clients who need these types of services."

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Monika Burrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Bill since he started law school and I now have the pleasure of working with him. Bill is a hard worker that is dedicated to taking great care of his clients. I would recommend Bill to anyone that needs help with a criminal matter or divorce."

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Nickolas Calkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Bill while he was an associate at the Nichols Law Firm in East Lansing. Bill's dedication to his clients is unparalleled. He is relentless in his pursuit of true justice for all accused citizens."

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Timothy Livingston

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill has received an excellent education in the law and has been mentored by some of the best in the business. Has Not Guiltys in two of his last three trials."

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Michael Olson

General practice lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I enthusiastically endorse Bill. He has a great legal mind and is wonderful with people. The Judges and attorneys respect and trust him and his clients get great results."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Certificate of Completion of NHTSA & IACP SFST Course, Platt and Associates

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Head Counsel, Livingston Law Firm

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Nichols Law Firm, PLLC

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk, Nichols Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

2016 - Present

Livingston County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Moving Violation Causing Death

Not Guilty

Domestic Violence / Child Abuse

Not Guilty

Moving Violation Causing Death

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Education

2014

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

CPL Certification Class

Concealed Pistol Laws

2016

CPL Certification Class

Concealed Pistol Laws

Publications

2016

Livingston Daily Press & Argus Ask the Lawyer - How Do I Get My Driver's License Back?

2016

Livingston County Daily Press & Argus Ask the Lawyer - Should I Speak To An Attorney If I Am Charged With Drinking And Driving?

2016

Livingston County Daily Press & Argus Ask the Lawyer - Is Your Driver's License Suspension Causing You Hardship?

2016

Livingston Daily Press & Argus Ask The Lawyer - Can I Get My Prior Criminal Conviction Expunged?

2015

Briefs (ICBA) Forfeiture Reform: Is It Reform In Name Only?

Languages

English

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