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Showing 21 - 25 of 38 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2014

Cannot Speak Highly Enough!

I cannot speak highly enough of my lawyer Gerry Lykins! After getting arrested this past summer, I recieved his info through a friend who had him represent her a few years back. Mr. Lykins really went above and beyond for me. He answered my call on the weekends, was willing to communitcate through t...ext, and always kept me informed on what was going on with my case. He also only charged a one-time rate that never increased due to the amount of time he put into my case. He was able to plead me out to an OWI before I was re-sentenced for a double drunk when my blood work came back. He was also able to get my refusal to blow dropped. He really went to bat for me! I would have been so much worse off if it wasnt for Gerry Lykins! I recommend him to anyone who has the misfortune of being charged with an OWI/DUI.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2014

Jerry made my DUI disappear

Mr. Jerry Lykins is a fantastic attorney. He saved me and possibly my career from a disaster. I am from another state and I came to MI for a client visit. After having few drinks that weekend, I accidently entered the ramp leading to the wrong side of an interstate in Grand Rapids and was immediately... pulled over by a cop. I passed the field sobriety test but I blew a high BAC and the cop arrested me. Next day I started looking up for an attorney and thankfully found Mr. Jerry Lykins on Avvo. I contacted Jerry by explaining him the situation. It was a Sunday afternoon but still Mr. Jerry was kind enough to come all the way down to where I stayed and he laid out clear cut plan and the steps to follow from that point until the case get resolved. Jerry reviewed my case with the prosecutor and was able to bring the charges down to Impaired Driving, a similar but lesser offense than OWI. I explained Jerry that I work closely with medical field and any form of drunk driving offense will jeopardize my career. Jerry was a bit skeptical about negotiating to reducing the charges lower than impaired driving as the evidence was so strong against me. Jerry reviewed the police video from the arrest scene and found discrepancies the way the field sobriety tests were performed and the way the rights were read to me. With this information in hand, Jerry started his negotiation with the prosecutor for the next several months and was finally able to bring the charges down to CARELESS DRIVING with OPEN INTOXICANT – DRIVER resulting in virtually no penalty but ONLY a small fine. The entire ordeal took nearly nine months but at the end due to Jerry’s strong abilities in dealing with DUI, the case had a favorable ending. I strongly recommend Jerry to anyone in a similar type of situation.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2014

Positive experience

This was a very positive experience overall. My OWI got dropped down to an impaired for a first time offense. Although it may seem common for first offenders with clean records in a tough community, I wouldn't have been able to do it myself, nor would I have felt comfortable. Jerry works in an off...ice of a trusted associate of mine as well so I knew what kind of representation I'd be getting when I found that out. Great experience overall; I really felt like Jerry was sincerely involved in the process in an uncertain time for me and my wife; we really appreciated that. It made us much more comfortable.

Posted by Katy | February 24, 2014

Great Lawyer, Gets Results!!!!

Jerry Lykins is Great Lawyer and he definitely got incredible results in my case. I hired Jerry 3 months ago to help me with a driving under the influence of drugs, a possession of marijuana and an accident. Jerry was very helpful right from the the beginning by explaining to me everything that ...was going to happen and providing me with very personalized attention. Jerry made sure I understood everything I needed to do to make my situation the best it could be. As the case progressed, Jerry and his office staff kept me up to date as to everything that was going on. If I had a need, I could text or call him and he was quick to get an answer or the information I needed. Jerry was simply great with communication. The end game for me were the results. I started out with 3 charges. I ended up with 1 charge of Impaired Driving. Wow, was this great given the issues I was facing in the beginning. I truly thank Jerry Lykins for his efforts and attention to my case and appreciate his caring approach. I would recommend Jerry to anyone in a similar type situation.

Posted by Joseph | February 18, 2014

Hire Jerry Lykins For Results!!! Save My License Privileges

I hired Jerry Lykins after meeting the many other DUI attorneys. I was looking for a honest attorney who would work with me to save my license after I was arrested for my 2nd Drunk Driving. Jerry told me that he had plan and that if I did what he asked he felt that he could save my privileges. ... Well after almost 4 month and various legal motions, Jerry delivered and saved my license from being revoked. I cannot express the debt of gratitude I have for Jerry and his efforts. I was told by several other attorneys that there was nothing that could be done and I would just have to deal with the almost permanent loss of my driving privileges. Now, I have another chance and I have been counseled that I must be careful moving forward. Thank you Jerry!

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