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James A Marek

also known as Marek Law Group, PLLC., Marek Law Group, PLLC.

3.5
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Muskegon, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, General Practice

1 East Apple Avenue #B, Muskegon, MI

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Adult and Juvenile criminal defense. Misdemeanor and Felony Defense.

26 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Divorce, custody, parenting time, child support and related areas

24 years

30%
General Practice 20%

Real Estate, Trusts, Wills, Probate, Neglect and Abuse, Guardianship, Business formation

26 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 17 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2008

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Marek Law Group, PLLC.

1 East Apple Avenue #B, Muskegon, MI, 49442

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James A Marek's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

BEST attorney in Muskegon County

James Marek is the BEST attorney in Muskegon County. Hands down. He plays to win, and he does so while treating his client like a human being and not just a paycheck. Not only is he the funniest attorney I've ever met, but he's the most caring as well. Hire James Marek, trust me, you won't regret i...t.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

lawyer

I cannot recommend this lawyer. He was not well prepared and this occurred on more than one occasion. If you need a good lawyer I suggest that you look elsewhere.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

no sugar coating here

I cant tell you thank you enough for the amazing legal work you have done for me. If you want a caring, dedicated, and professional; Attorney James Marek is the one for you! Fast, efficient, and gets results!!

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did not show to my hearing - was unresponsive - stressful experience

James Marek did not even show to my divorce hearing. I had to represent myself! He never called after to apologize, let alone give me a partial refund. Marek Law Group made an already terrible time in my life as stressful as possible. Rewind to the beginning- Marek never communicated he would be sen...ding the Answers, when they were sent to the court and my ex, nor emailed me a copy of the Answers I requested. There is a 21 day deadline for this or the court could enter a default against me (I would not have input in the hearing). So I wanted to make sure this was completed - during the last two wks before my 21 day deadline I called his office 5 times, left voicemails, and spoke with his receptionist numerous times to request he call me. He did not return a single call. Nor did I receive a response to the 3 emails I sent! I also wanted him to file a Counterclaim, bc if you don’t, and spouse dismisses the case, my case would end. Marek did not submit a Counterclaim. I had to call the Circuit Court Records office to find out that Marek filed my Answers. I also found out my hearing date from the court website before I found out from Marek.

James Marek

Replied last March 23, 2021

I am a little confused by the statements in your review. First, you hired me from out-of-State, and asked that I resolve your matter for you. Your matter was resolved within 2 months, with a full divorce. Furthermore, I informed you that a Counter-Claim was not needed, whereas we already had Judgment terms that were agreed, and your marriage consisted of a one year marriage. It would simply have been a mechanism for me to gain more fees, without any benefit to you. Finally, the hearing that you claimed I did not show up for was a PRO CON hearing in which I informed you no appearance was necessary as a full Judgment of Divorce had been signed, exchanged and entered with the Court. If you chose to appear, after we discussed that our appearance was not needed, that was something that you chose to do. If you wanted me to charge you attorney fees for a hearing that did not require an Appearance I could have done that. Your review is fraudulent, and I am respectfully requesting that you remove it prior to my taking further action.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pit-Bull in the Court Room!

We hired Mr. Marek for a child custody case and walked out with more then expected! He didn't take any crap from the opposing counsel and made the other party look like a fool! I would HIGHLY recommend James Marek!

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Michele Mowat

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

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"One of the best lawyers in Muskegon!"

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Associations

State Bar of Michigan

Education

N/A

University of Denver College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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