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George Zulakis

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  • Okemos, MI
  • Licensed for 44 years
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George Zulakis has successfully represented clients in criminal and juvenile matters for over 30 years. He is a recognized leader in the field of criminal defense and has been nominated by his peers for Lead Counsel Rating in state felonies and misdemeanors and for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (DUI subspecialty, 2009-2016). Mr. Zulakis has experience in many areas of criminal defense, including DUI/drunk driving, domestic violence, assault, breaking and entering,  drug crimes, sex crimes, juvenile delinquency, embezzlement, fraud, shoplifting, MIP/minor in possession, and traffic offenses. For more details on Mr. Zulakis's extensive legal experience, honors, and professional associations/memberships, please visit our firm's homepage (http://www.bzpclaw.com/About/George-Zulakis.shtml).

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 90%

    ~50% misdemeanors (driving offenses, drug use and possession, and domestic violence) ~30% felonies (white collar crime, sex crimes, child pornography, fraud, violent crime)

    44 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Education: 10%

    school expulsion and suspension matters.

    44 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

English

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4127 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI, 48864

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      MIActive And In Good Standing197805/11/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Criminal defense-Drunk drivingBest Lawyers in America2016
      Criminal defense-Drunk drivingBest Lawyers in America2015
      Lead Counsel Rating: State Level CrimesLead Counsel2015
      Criminal defense-Drunk drivingBest Lawyers in America2014
      Criminal defense-Drunk drivingBest Lawyers in America2013
      Criminal defense-Drunk drivingBest Lawyers in America2012
      Criminal defense-Drunk drivingBest Lawyers in America2011
      AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2011
      Criminal defense-Drunk drivingBest Lawyers in America2010
      AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2010
      Criminal defense-Drunk drivingbest lawyers in america2009
      AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2009
      AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2008
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      AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell1999
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Attorney, Managing ShareholderBaird and Zulakis,P.C.1980 - Present
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Ingham County Bar AssociationChair, Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee2010 - Present
      State Bar of MichiganFellow2003 - Present
      Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganMember1980 - Present
      Michigan Association for JusticeMember1980 - Present
      Ingham County Bar FoundationPresident2009 - 2013
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolJD1978
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Drinking & Driving, BAC .14Sentence of payment of fines and costs only, without probation.
      Felony EmbezzlementProbation without jail time following payment of restitution
      Drinking & Driving, BAC .17Super Drunk Driving charge reduced to civil infraction upon completion of Sobriety Court program
      Solicitation for ProstitutionDismissal of charges
      Child Sexual Molestation InvestigationNo criminal charges issued
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      Lawyer Toby White

      Toby White, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 17, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Mr. Zulakis is excellent, smart, and fights hard for his clients.

      Lawyer Joseph W. Poprawa

      Joseph Poprawa, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Toby White

      Toby White, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 17, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Mr. Zulakis is excellent, smart, and fights hard for his clients.

      Lawyer Joseph W. Poprawa

      Joseph Poprawa, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer John E. Hunt

      John Hunt, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I've know George for many years, and he has an outstanding reputation for criminal defense.

      Lawyer Azin Arbab

      Azin Arbab, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Mr. Zulakis. He is a hard working, intelligent, and skilled attorney who fights hard to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. A dedicated professional who is widely respected within the legal community.

      Lawyer H. James White

      H. White, Unknown Attorney on Sep 8, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Alecia M. Ruswinckel

      Alecia Ruswinckel, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 9, 2013
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Mr. Zulakis is a knowledgeable advocate for his clients. He provides excellent representation for every client in every case. I endorse this lawyer.

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