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George Zulakis

Criminal defense Attorney at Okemos, MI

5.0   3 reviews
  • Licensed for 45 years
    State MI
    Acquired 1978
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About George

Learn George’s areas of practice.

2
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)

    45 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Education
    10%
    school expulsion and suspension matters.

    45 years, 100 cases

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 ().

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George Zulakis
4127 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI, 48864

Reviews

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Posted by Henry Dwayer | January 23, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Really Professional
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.
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
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.
Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful attorney
George helped me through a difficult time and got me through with a clean record. I am doing much better now and its all thanks to him. He was very knowledgable and walked me through every step of the process.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney, Managing Shareholder
  • Baird and Zulakis,P.C.
  • 1980 - Present

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • JD
  • 1978

Legal Cases

  • 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
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Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 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
  • Criminal defense-Drunk driving
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2011
  • AV rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Criminal defense-Drunk driving
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2010
  • AV rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • Criminal defense-Drunk driving
  • best lawyers in america
  • 2009
  • AV rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 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
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Attorney endorsements

Received (6)
Given (4)
Endorse George
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Zulakis is excellent, smart, and fights hard for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've know George for many years, and he has an outstanding reputation for criminal defense."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
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."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 09
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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Okemos Criminal defense Lawyer George Zulakis
George Zulakis
Criminal defense Attorney
Okemos, MI
Licensed for 45 years