John M. English

John M. English

4.3
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 41 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.

41 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.

41 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.

17 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 41 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

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4.3 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Glenn | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Fred | May 26, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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

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