Timothy K. Dowling

Timothy K. Dowling

4.2
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Niles, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Probate

25 N 4th St, Po Box 968, Niles, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 47 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1978

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

No misconduct found

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Dowling Law Office

25 N 4th St, Po Box 968, Niles, MI, 49120-2602

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Timothy K. Dowling's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Steve | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fair, professional and an outstanding advocate.

I have had occasion to retain Attorney Dowling's services. In all cases, we were comfortable in his presence; there were clear fee structures; and Attorney Dowling's ability to offer outstanding communication along with time availability were appreciated by my family members during a very difficult t...ime. Attorney Dowling presented all options very clearly and openly from the beginning. I felt his fee was fair. He handled himself with professionalism and integrity at all times, whether in his office, on the phone or in court as well as with law enforcement and the county jail personnel. It was clear from the onset that he is respected in the courtroom. We received the best possible outcomes in each of our cases.

Posted by Eric | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional, compassionate support

I contacted Attorney Dowling for advice and support for a retail fraud (shoplifting) charge that my teenage son was facing. Mr. Dowling presented a very practical approach to the situation, and expertly guided us through the necessary legal process. Beyond the understanding of and application of th...e law, Mr. Dowling shared personal parenting experience and challenges to help our family through this difficult time. It was very clear that his concern for my son was (and is) greater than a simple attorney-client relationship. Attorney Dowling's genuine concern was further revealed as my son's legal issues expanded due to a probation violation. Again, Mr. Dowling represented my son expertly and negotiated the best possible solution in the circumstances. Through this experience, I have grown to consider Mr. Dowling a partner in my efforts to guide my son to a respectful, law-abiding state. I maintain the highest level of respect for Attorney Dowling's expertise and concern for his clients.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Criminal Defense

not good at all

gave him 2500 retainer for a criminal case he wanted another 2000 before he would do anything. I then decided to see another attorney for a second opinion. Refused to give me a copy or even go over my police report before i paid him in full. Doesn't care about you only wants your money. Also refu...sed to give me back any of my retainer when he only spent 4-5 hours on my case.

Timothy Dowling

Replied last May 10, 2016

I was hired by this client's friend when the client was still in custody after his arrest for a drug charge. After obtaining the police report, doing research, talking to the prosecutor and the client, I learned that the charges were more serious than the client's friend originally thought. I informed the client that because his charges included a serious drug felony, as well as a felony firearm's offense, he would have to come to my office with an additional attorney fee and to review the police report and the facts of the case. He refused to bring the additional attorney fee and wanted me to mail the police report to him, which I refused to do. I received notice by mail from another local attorney that he had been hired to represent the client and on that day I hand delivered to that attorney's office the police report and other relevant documents. I also computed the hours I had spent on the case and sent by certified mail a refund of that portion of the original retainer that had not been expended.

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