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James Alex Kolosowsky
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Biography
As a student of law, Jim Kolosowsky received the highest student honors in Family Law and Interviewing and Counseling. His academic achievements earned him a position as the Senior Associate Editor of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review; several honors scholarships; and a graduate ranking in the top 12% of his law school class.
As a trial attorney, Jim has tried cases at the highest level, receiving acquittals in capital cases ranging from Armed Robbery to Murder.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
14 years
Child Custody
5%
14 years
Child Support
5%
14 years
DUI and DWI
5%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 13 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
JK Law
221 Oak St., Paw Paw, MI, 49079
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Family
Posted by Melanie | September 18, 2014 | Family
Confident Attorney Who Helped Give Peace of Mind
Jim Kolosowsky helped us with a very difficult and nerve-wracking legal situation involving a criminal matter. He went the extra mile for us and we truly appreciated his assistance. He was prompt on keeping us informed every step of the way. He contacted the police, prosecutor and court and went to...
James Alex Kolosowsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is a fantastic attorney. I enjoy working with him and respect his expertise in criminal defense."
"If you need a criminal defense attorney in Michigan, you need James Kolosowsky."
"I endorse this lawyer.Jim is smart and hardworking."
David Hunt
General practice lawyer
Brien Heckman
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Certificate of merit Family Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
N/A
Certificate of merit Interviewing and Counseling, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Honors Scholarship, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, JK LAW P.C.
Associations
2013 - Present
State Appellate Defenders Orgmember
2013 - Present
Michigan Assigned AppellateAttorney
2012 - 2014
Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganMember
2008 - 2009
Thomas M. Cooley Law ReviewSenior Associate Editor
2008 - 2012
Federal Student Bar AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Murder
Defendant found not guilty by jury
Armed Robbery
Defendant found not guilty by jury
Education
2012
Western Michigan Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1990
Grand Valley State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2016
Michigan Bar Journal
Funding Expert Witnesses for Indigent Defendants: A Model for Unequal Protection
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is improper display of a license plate a moving -violation? Can a non-moving violation be changed to a moving violation ?
23 Oct 2014
Q&A
4 point careless driving reduced to 1 point defective head lamp during plea deal. Consequences?
23 Oct 2014
Q&A
Should I/can I cancel a hearing to appealing a traffic ticket when I have a clean driving record.
20 Oct 2014