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John M. English
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
41 years | 1,500 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
41 years | 1,500 cases
Federal Crime
10%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 26 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 41 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John M. English
420 S Waverly Rd, Lansing, MI, 48917
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Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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...
John M. English's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great lawyer and areal asset to Avvo.com!! I highly recommend him!"
"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."
"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."
"John English is a bulldog. I recommend him as a defense attorney for any criminal charges including drunk driving."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
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.
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long after a pretrial confrence until trial?
14 Apr 2015
Q&A
Can I plead not guilty for an MIP?
25 Oct 2014
Q&A
Is a arrest warrant valid if a prosecutor signs it and not a judge?
16 Oct 2014