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
~50% misdemeanors (driving offenses, drug use and possession, and domestic violence) ~30% felonies (white collar crime, sex crimes, child pornography, fraud, violent crime)
43 years, 3,000 cases
school expulsion and suspension matters.
43 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1978 | 03/22/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal defense-Drunk driving | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
| Lead Counsel Rating: State Level Crimes | Lead Counsel | 2015 |
| Criminal defense-Drunk driving | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
| Criminal defense-Drunk driving | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
| Criminal defense-Drunk driving | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
| Criminal defense-Drunk driving | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Criminal defense-Drunk driving | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Criminal defense-Drunk driving | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| Criminal defense-Drunk driving | best lawyers in america | 2009 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney, Managing Shareholder | Baird and Zulakis,P.C. | 1980 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham County Bar Association | Chair, Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee | 2010 - Present |
| State Bar of Michigan | Fellow | 2003 - Present |
| Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan | Member | 1980 - Present |
| Michigan Association for Justice | Member | 1980 - Present |
| Ingham County Bar Foundation | President | 2009 - 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD | 1978 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Drinking & Driving, BAC .14 | Sentence of payment of fines and costs only, without probation. |
| Felony Embezzlement | Probation without jail time following payment of restitution |
| Drinking & Driving, BAC .17 | Super Drunk Driving charge reduced to civil infraction upon completion of Sobriety Court program |
| Solicitation for Prostitution | Dismissal of charges |
| Child Sexual Molestation Investigation | No criminal charges issued |
| Possession of Methamphetamines | Misdemeanor plea and probation with continued employment and child custody and without jail or prison time |
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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, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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.
I endorse this lawyer.
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.