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Joshua Marlin Covert

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Avvo Rating7.9
  • Lansing, MI
  • Licensed for 10 years
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About Joshua

Mr. Covert is an accomplished trial attorney who is devoted to representing cannabis patients in legal matters. He travels the state of Michigan protecting the rights of patients and has made appearences on behalf of clients in 47 out of Michigan’s 83 counties.
Mr. Covert has served as lead attorney on several high profile cannabis cases, including the 2013 Free Bree CPS Case, where he arranged the return of infant baby Bree to her parents after CPS removed her due to the parents’ medical use of cannabis. Mr. Covert also obtained what is believed to be the first section 8 dismissal under the MMMA in Oakland County.
Mr. Covert is also the attorney responsible for the Court of Appeals Decisionwhich made the improper transport statue (MCL 750.474) no longer applicable for otherwise law abiding card holding patients. This ruling was celebrated by patients and had an effect statewide because it saves several MMMA patients from an arrest every day.

Mr. Covert has obtained not guilty verdicts after a trial in cases ranging from minor in possession of alcohol to severe drug and weapon felonies.
Under the MMMA he has obtained section 8 affirmative defense dismissals in Alpena, Gratiot, Ingham and Kent counties. Josh has also fought for the right to present the section 8 affirmative defense in Berrien, Saginaw and Wayne Counties.

Mr. Covert reguarly speaks at many events hosted by organizations such as the Marijuana Law Section of the Michigan State Bar, The High Times Cannabis Cup, Dark Horse Brewery and Michigan Moms United. Some acknowledgments for his achievements as a cannabis attorney, include the 2016 Crystal Trichome Award for Best Law Firm as well as a scholarship in 2015 to attend the NORML Legal Committee Conference in Key West, FL.

Mr. Covert sees himself as an advocate for Marijuana policy reform. He currently sits on the board of directors for MILegalize, a political organization working toward the responsible recreational adult use of Marijuana. Mr. Covert also attends marijuana events throughout the state including the High Times Cannabis Cup and Hash Bash.

When Mr. Covert is not working for his clients or toward Marijuana policy reform, he spends his time creating a wide range of robot-themed art that the cannabis community celebrates.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 100%

    Criminal law, especially medical marijuana and the defense of those charged with driving while impaired by medical marijuana and other drugs.

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Covert Law

1129 N Washington Ave
Lansing, MI, 48906

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing201205/11/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Best MMMA Law FirmExtreme Cannaquest Expo2016
Trial Advocacy AwardNichols Law Firm2014
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerNichols Law Firm2016 - Present
Of CounselThe Nichols Law Firm, PLLC2012 - Present
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2015 - Present
MIlegalizeBoard Member2015 - Present
Michigan Association of OWI AttorneysMember2014 - Present
NORML Legal CommitteeMember2012 - Present
Sons and Daughters UnitedBoard of Directors2014 - 2016
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Hybrid.lifeThe Right To Be Informed2015
Ingham County Bar Association BriefsDriving and Drug Use2012
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2012
Northern Michigan UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Extreme Cannaquest ExpoCivil Asset Forfeiture2016
CMU SAMRCmedical Marihuana Laws2016
High TImes Cannabis CupMarjuana Legalization2015
C2 Counter Culture ExpoMarijuana Legalization2015
American Rights ConferenceMedical Marijuana2014
Monthly MeetingMedical Marijuana2013
Free Bree Press ConferenceMedical Marijuana and CPS2013
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Medical Marihuana Patient Avoids ProbationFines and Cost, NO probation

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Josh Covert gets it done

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Great guy, would use again

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I hired joshua off a referral from a friend and am very pleased with my dession

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Josh is a wizard

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Best mmmp lawyer in Michigan

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Bay County Prosecutor dismissal

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Great lawyer for medical patients

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Good guy. Effective and knowledgeable attorney.

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Lawyer Sean Michael Myers

Sean Myers, Criminal defense Attorney on May 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Joshua is an excellent advocate and an expert in medical marihuana litigation. Joshua is not afraid to stand up for his client's rights and freedoms even in controversial situations.

Lawyer Seth Michael Bierlein

Seth Bierlein, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 23, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. When I began my career in criminal defense I worked for Josh, and I was shown how a passionate and skilled attorney operates.

Lawyer Sean Michael Myers

Sean Myers, Criminal defense Attorney on May 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Joshua is an excellent advocate and an expert in medical marihuana litigation. Joshua is not afraid to stand up for his client's rights and freedoms even in controversial situations.

Lawyer Seth Michael Bierlein

Seth Bierlein, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 23, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. When I began my career in criminal defense I worked for Josh, and I was shown how a passionate and skilled attorney operates.

Lawyer Shannon Marie Smith

Shannon Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Josh Covert is an up and coming lawyer who has a great reputation and does great things for his clients, especially those who have issues with medical marijuana in Michigan. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Josh.

Lawyer Takura Nicholas Nyamfukudza

Takura Nyamfukudza, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Mr. Covert. We recently worked as co-counsel on a felony. I was impressed by his attention to detail, prompt responses, and respect that she showed our clients.

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Brent Riley, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

An expert on the MMMA and OUID issues.

Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Joshua. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Aaron Jeffrey Boria

Aaron Boria, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Joshua Covert is a great lawyer. As a fellow criminal defense lawyer i will often turn to Mr. Covert when I have questions regarding gas spectrometry and other complicated issues. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Michael J. Nichols

Michael Nichols, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

Josh is outstanding. He works really hard, is smart and most importantly committed to results. Just this week, our office received an opinion and order DISMISSING an OWI-Marijuana case that Josh worked on with our team. Josh's insight into the interaction of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act with the drunk driving statute was helpful and cogent!

Lawyer Nancy R. Eaton

Nancy Eaton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Covert is a very talented and highly skilled litigator. He gives his all to ensure that his client's get only the best defense. His expertise in the areas of Medical Marijuana law and DUI/DWI law are unmatched. Mr. Covert is truly a forced to be reckoned with in the court room! I whole heatedly endorse Mr. Covert.

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