John M. English

John M. English

4.3
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Sex Crime

420 S Waverly Rd, Lansing, MI

About John

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

concentrating in the defense of sexual assault and child sexually abusive material (CSAM) allegations.

40 years | 1,500 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 20%

experienced in all aspects of drunk driving defense, including motion and sentencing hearings, jury trials and picking jurors.

40 years | 1,500 cases

20%
Federal Crime 10%

represent defendants charged with serious federal offenses such as child pornography, controlled substance and wire fraud charges.

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 26 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1999

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 40 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John M. English

420 S Waverly Rd, Lansing, MI, 48917

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John M. English's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

In need of Legal Services

I found myself in a bad situation and was referred to this law office by a friend of mine. John English is the attorney I hired for my case and he was not only on top of the issues but treated me like I was the only case he was working on. He was also very supportive throughout the entire process. ... John English is an excellent attorney. If I ever find myself in a legal situation again I would not hesitate to hire him and would definitely recommend him to anyone who find themselves in need of legal expertise.

Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very incompetent

Not sure where to begin. I guess we should start with the first problem. I hired John's services 2 weeks before my first court date. 2 business days before my court date after not hearing from him. I decided to call him. Not knowing how things were going to go in court, I had a lot of questions. I... was told by John that I need not to rush the court and don't worry about it we have plenty of time. As soon as I told him court is on Monday. He immediately put me on hold and figured out that he could not even be there for my first court date. Fortunately the firm had one of the other attorneys go to court with me and she was great. I wish I would have hired her instead of John. The part that blew my mind was at my sentencing. The man that repeatedly told me how bad my situation was after reading statements from all parties involved. He sits down and reads the statement with the assistant of the prosecuting attorney. He then tells me that he wish he would have a chance to read that sooner. Well my first sit down meeting with him. We read through all the statements together. I feel that I would have had the same or better results with my outcome if I would have just went with the court appointed attorney. One last thing. Someone that has been in this line of work for 30+ years should not be stuttering and using the words um, uh, and other things like that when he is speaking to the Judge. I am a ninth grade drop out and can handle my wording better than that. Oh and yes he loved throwing in my face that I was a ninth grade drop out. I will just say. I wish I would have saved the THOUSANDS of dollars I paid for such in incompetent service.

Posted by Glenn | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Positive outcome to misdemeanor drug charge

I retained John English of Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC for my defense on a misdemeanor drug charge. Since I had no criminal history, I was eligible for section 7411 in Michigan. John handled my case and not only got me section 7411, but my probation was limited to 90 days with the stipulation that ...it would end as soon I passed a drug test. Since John had advised me to avoid all drugs including alcohol, I tested clean and was immediately released from probation. My probation lasted about 15 minutes. I was very pleased and would recommend Kronzek & Cronkright as well as John English for your defense. Thanks John.

Posted by Michael | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

Mr. English was able to work a miracle for me. I was facing a very serious legal problem and he was able to get a resolution that was even better than I could have ever hoped for. I know without his help and guidance it surely would have turned out much worse. I can't thank him and his firm enough fo...r everything they did for me. I highly recommend him and his firm.

Posted by Fred | May 26, 2015

PPO Expert

I had the pleasure of working with John English on a PPO filed against me by my former Supervisor. Mr. English was quite knowledgeable in this particular field of law and was tenacious in our battle against the Plaintiff. I would recommend his legal services at anytime, for anyone seeking a seasone...d Attorney in trial law. He stood up for me and spoke eloquently on my behalf. I will never forget John M. English, Esq.

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John M. English's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jared Austin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John English is a fine man and a great lawyer. John combines knowledge, experience, and a fearless mentality to get great results. John is a great criminal defense lawyer but I consider him to be the best DUI/OWI lawyer around. His knowledge and experience in drunk driving defense is unmatched. If I had a friend or loved one who was in need of a DUI lawyer, without question I would be calling John English. He gets my full endorsement."

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A. Felsen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great lawyer and areal asset to Avvo.com!! I highly recommend him!"

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Brandy Thompson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"John is a fantastic attorney. I've personally observed him working tirelessly on his client's behalf. He is detail oriented and strives to get the best results for his clients."

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Stephanie Service

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"John English is one of those drunk driving and criminal defense attorneys who is only happy if he goes the extra mile for his clients. Too many times, attorneys just go through the motions. Well, Mr. English passionately believes in fighting false allegations, and he will fight hard against tough prosecutors. He is not afraid to put himself out there to protect his clients' interests, and that is a rare find with many criminal defense attorneys. If you have a criminal allegation pending against you, now is the time to call John English."

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Charles Kronzek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John English is a bulldog. I recommend him as a defense attorney for any criminal charges including drunk driving."

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Craig Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John M. English is a fine example of the highest professional standards in the Michigan Bar Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys. He is prepared, knowledgeable, and has a fighting spirit, such that he obtains great results on a regular basis."

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Michael Cronkright

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John English has many years of drunk driving defense. He is one of the very few attorneys I know that has actually won drunk driving trials."

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Stephanie Service

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandy Thompson

Child abuse lawyer

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Craig Davis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Cronkright

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Kronzek

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC

2001 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Essa & Barrett, PLC, East Lansing, Michigan

2000 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, PC, Sterling Heights, Michigan

1985 - 1999

Owner and Sole Practioner, Law Office of John M. English, PC

Associations

2007 - Present

Criminal Law Section, Michigan State Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2013

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM).

former member

1990 - 1996

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NHACDL)

former member

1988 - 1995

New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association (NHTLA)

former member

1986 - 1990

American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

former member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v ES

2 complete jury trials both declared to be mistrials, followed by a favorable plea preceeding the thirdscheduled jury trial.

People v DM

Jury trial, found Not Guilty.

People v CG

Jury trial, found Not Guilty.

People v SB

Jury trial, found Not Guilty.

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Education

1984

Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center), Concord, NH

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Franconia College, Franconia, New Hampshire, 1977.

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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