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George Zulakis

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  • Okemos, MI
  • Licensed for 41 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

EducationCriminal defense
  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)

    41 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Education: 10%

    school expulsion and suspension matters.

    41 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

4127 Okemos Rd
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4127 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI, 48864

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing197810/31/2019
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
Lead Counsel Rating: State Level CrimesLead Counsel2015
Criminal defense-Drunk drivingBest Lawyers in America2015
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
AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2008
AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2007
AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2006
AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2005
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AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell2001
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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
Possession of MethamphetaminesMisdemeanor plea and probation with continued employment and child custody and without jail or prison time

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Really Professional

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Called him to review a case for me and got back to me same day. He doesn't deal with my kind of case but I appreciate the professionalism.
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Great Attorney

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If you find yourself needing an attorney he would be a great choice. He was successful in having our Minor's case dismissed. I would trust him with any child's future. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding what it takes to make the best defense possible.
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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.

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

I endorse this lawyer.

John Hunt, Tax 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.

Azin Arbab, Immigration 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.

H. White, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Alecia Ruswinckel, Ethics and professional responsibility 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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