Robert J. Andretz

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Robert J. Andretz

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Health Care ... +2 more

124 West Allegan Street, Suite 1000, Lansing, MI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Robert

Biography

Helping clients protect what matters most to them.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Federal Crime 10%

10%
Health Care 10%

10%
Licensing 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 22 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2003

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fraser Trebilcock Davis Dunlap & Cavanaugh, P.C.

124 West Allegan Street, Suite 1000, Lansing, MI, 48933

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Robert J. Andretz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Provided me good legal counsel.

I was taken to court by a next door neighbor. Mr. Andretz represented me in a professional, competent, knowledgeable, and caring manner. He provided me with good counsel and advice. The case against me was dismissed.  

Posted by Justin | June 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney, Excellent Outcome

I was charged with an Operating While Intoxicated in Eaton County Michigan. The charge was a misdemeanor drinking and driving offense. Once I retained Rob, his first piece of advice was to have an alcohol/drug assessment completed at a counseling center. I did this, and they gave things they thought ...would be beneficial. Rob had me complete the MADD class, the Alcohol Highway Safety class, and the Relapse Prevention Classes that were recommended by the counseling center in Grand Rapids that I had the assessment done at. Once I was finally charged a few months after the incident, I had already completed everything the Court would have asked me to complete because Rob has a proactive approach to these things, which, I believe, was the absolute reason why my sentence was not harsh at all. I had Judge Adrianne Van Langevelde at 56A. She saw everything I had done upon Rob's advice and took all of it into account. My BAC was considered Superdrunk, which is typically a much higher offense. Due to all of the things I had completed upon Rob's advice, the Prosecutor allowed me to plead to a lesser charge. I ended up with 6 months probation (eligible for early release), 40 hours of community service, and only 845 in total court costs. No jail time, no house arrest, nothing that would interrupt my life excessively. While on probation, I only have to report once a month. The result of this matter was absolutely phenomenal. I would hands down recommend Rob Andretz for your DUI/DWI criminal matters. He is directly the reason for the result of my case being what it was. On top of all that, he cares about his clients and gives fantastic advice along the way. He is very responsive, and will always take your concerns into consideration. Cannot say enough good things about Rob.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HPRP

Robert made himself available for all my questions and concerns. Was honest in his abilities to help. He provided advice, gave feedback on evaluators and told me who to go with for my best chances of having a good evaluation to keep me from having to enroll in HPRP. I'm forever grateful for his servi...ces. Don't know what I would have done if HPRP gained control over my life.

Posted by Dion | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lawyer with integrity.

Over the years I've hired several different attorneys however Robert is the only attorney I feel who actually did his job to defend me. I was very happy with the way Robert handled the situation. My charge was reduced to a $500 fine. Thanks again Robert I really appreciate it.

Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Representation for Misdemeanor Counts of Dogs at Large Cases

I had been charged with four misdemeanor counts of Dog-Runs at Large and one misdemeanor count of Dog-Unlicensed in the 54-B District Court. And it was thankfully discovered by Mr. Andretz that there were two additional misdemeanor cases in the 55th District Court of which I was previously unaware.... I originally had a public defender representing me in the 54B District Court cases before I made the decision to hire an attorney. The public defender did not represent my best interest. She did not ask the Court to consider the timing and circumstances of the charges coinciding to my dogs getting loose. She did not make any effort to order any discovery and blatantly told me to plead guilty, which involved penalties ranging from $500/ charge to 90 days in jail per charge. I realized I needed to hire a defence attorney and was referred to Mr. Andretz through a mutual colleague, who happens to be a client of Fraser Trebilcock. I was immediately impressed with his professionalism, expertise, and dedication to my case. Mr. Andretz possesses a deep understanding of the law, and his strategic approach to my defense was nothing short of compassionate. He took the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly investigated every aspect of my case, and developed a solid defense strategy tailored to my specific circumstances. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Andretz kept me informed and reassured, providing clear explanations and guidance every step of the way. His communication skills are exceptional, and I always felt confident that my case was in good hands. When it came time for court proceedings, Mr. Andretz demonstrated outstanding courtroom presence and legal expertise. He skillfully presented my case, and ultimately secured a favorable outcome on my behalf. All of the misdemeanor charges in both Courts were dismissed and three of the misdemeanor charges were reduced to Civil Infranctions with fines. His dedication, expertise, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients truly sets him apart. If you're in need of a top-notch defense attorney, look no further than Fraser Trebilcock. They are simply the best in the business and the attorneys at Fraser Trebilcock have other areas of expertise that may be able to meet your needs if you need legal services.

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Robert J. Andretz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jalal Dallo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Attorney Andretz. I am an attorney and I trust his knowledge and experience. He is smart and passionate about every case. His staff is kind and respectful. His clients are well served knowing they have attorneys with integrity counseling them."

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Abraham Gonzales

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rob is an excellent lawyer. He is always very well prepared and respected in the courts that I have practiced with him. I consider him to be a go-to DUI defense attorney. He is very knowledgeable in DUI defense and is always willing to share information and tactics with his fellow attorneys. I strongly endorse Rob for his advocacy, professionalism, and legal knowledge."

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Ryan Ballard

Unknown lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having seen first hand how Rob puts the time and care into every client needed to obtain results that make a difference in his clients' lives, I fully endorse him for any criminal matter, especially offenses involved alcohol or drugs. If you're facing criminal charges, you will need an attorney who not only knows the law at the highest level, but also will genuinely care about how the consequences might affect your life. Rob will certainly provide that service."

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Michael Boyle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Robert Andretz is genuine. Having worked with him and see the true compassion for the case and the client is what all attorneys should have but few have ability to possess. He cares for his clients, and it is clear that the clients care for him. Genuine. He is also a fearless Trial Attorney. I endorse Robert Andretz"

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Ryan Ramsayer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Andretz on many cases over the last several years. I can honestly say that he cares more about his clients than any attorney I know. He takes their case as a personal mission to help and aid them through a difficult time. Mr. Andretz is a drunk driving attorney with a history of success, who you should strongly consider if you are looking for an attorney to passionately represent and defend you."

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Ronald Chapman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rob is an extremely talented criminal defense attorney. His knowledge of DUI defense strategies is unmatched. Rob is also a powerful advocate in the courtroom and has a compassionate but commanding presence that leads to solid results for his clients. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney look no further."

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Kathleen Fink

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rob's knowledge of the subject matter and genuine concern for his clients are excellent examples of a truly qualified advocate. His attention to detail is superb and his genuine care for each client are valuable assets for every client. I would highly recommend him for any OWI or DAAD case."

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Frank Hathaway

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rob Andretz is competent, knowledgeable and highly ethical in his practice of the law. Rob knows his way around a court room and is aggressive in his advocacy for his clients. In your search for a lawyer, you may find one as good as Rob, but you will be hard pressed to find one that is better!"

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Patrick Barone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I first met Robert Andretz many years ago at an advanced seminar on breath testing. I presented at the seminar on alcohol metabolism and Rob stood out as someone who had a much higher than average ability to understand science. As I got to know him many things impressed me, particularly the fact that, like me, he studied biology and earned a science degree at the undergraduate level. This put Rob light-years ahead of most lawyers trying to handle Michigan DUI cases because he already had the ability to “think like a scientist,” not just like a lawyer. This allows Rob to see defenses to things like breath and blood tests that other lawyers would miss. We knew Rob would be an asset to the Firm and eventually we were able to recruit him. Since then Rob has risen in the Firm because of his superior knowledge and ability to successfully represent citizens accused of intoxicated driving. If you have been arrested for DUI, then I highly recommend that you allow Rob to become your advocate!"

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Kelly Fletcher

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Keith Corbett

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Abraham Gonzales

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Ramsayer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jessica LaFond

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathleen Fink

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ronald Chapman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sherman Abdo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Hathaway

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Trial College, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

2015

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Practitioner, Platt and Associates

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Shareholder, Fraser Trebilcock Davis Dunlap & Cavanaugh, P.C.

2023 - 2023

Attorney, Lewis & Dickstein, PLLC

2017 - 2023

Senior Attorney, Chapman Law Group

2012 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Barone Defense Firm

2007 - 2012

Attorney, Robert J. Andretz, P.L.L.C.

2004 - 2006

Research Law Clerk, Third Judicial Circuit Court Of Michigan

Associations

2024 - Present

Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Clinton County Bar Association

Member

Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of Lansing

Past President

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section

Member

2018 - 2018

Clinton County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Implied Consent Victory for Livingston County Client

Implied Consent Appeal Granted (license not suspended)

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Education

2003

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Hope College

BS - Bachelor of Science

1997

Hope College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Class Lecture

The Effects of a Drunk Driving Conviction on Health Care Professionals

Publications

2014

State Appellate Defender Office Criminal Defense Resource Center Criminal Defense Newsletter DUI Defense: General Motors to Launch Cars with Eye-Tracking Technoloy That Could Stop Drunk Driving

Languages

English

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