Michael A. McInerney

Michael A. McInerney

3.4
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

312 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI

About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Aggressively defending all felony and misdemeanor charges throughout Michigan in both Federal and State courts for over 30 years. Mr McInerney has the experience to win the toughest cases and is not afraid to go to trial if in his client's best interest earning him the respect of judges and prosecutors. Payment plans are available and credit cards accepted. DEFENDING YOUR RIGHTS!

50%
Personal Injury 30%

When you're injured you need an attorney who understands the medical and legal issues involved to obtain the best possible outcome. Mr McInerney has the experience and knowledge to win the toughest cases gaining the respect of judges and insurance adjusters throughout the state.

30%
DUI and DWI 10%

If you are suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may be arrested for DUI (driving under the influence). Depending on the state, the specific crime is also called DWI (driving while intoxicated), OUI (operating under

10%
Violent Crime 10%

A violent crime occurs when a person uses (or threatens to use) violence to harm another person, including rape, assault, and murder. The penalties for violent crimes are stiff; conviction almost always carries substantial jail time. If you are accus

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 43 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1982

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 42 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1983

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Michael A. Mcinerney PLC

312 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-4302

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Michael A. McInerney's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Experience and incredible results

I was an emotional wreck when I first contacted this attorney. I had prior convictions and the new charges against me had the potential of putting me behind bars for a very long time. Mr. McInerney asked questions and answered the many questions I had and by the time the first phone call ended I wa...s so much calmer. Long story short, he spent a lot of time getting me through this ordeal, he knew his stuff and the results were incredible. Grateful also for his faith in my ability to make payments on my fee. Paid in full today!

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Good criminal lawyer not so good with driving laws

I believe he's a good criminal lawyer but lacks on the driving law aspect. When the plea was offered I asked what punishment came with it. What he told me and what I got were two different things. When I signed up with him I told him the main goal and well that didn't happen. Seemed scared to go any... route but plea. If he couldn't or wouldn't do what I wanted him to I would have hired someone else. If he was more up on the driving law (criminal and driving are separate now) and told me what was going to actually occur if I plead to what I did, I would have never accepted it. If he didn't make it sound like he knew what he was doing with the consultation I wouldn't have hired him. If you're up for anything driving related go somewhere else. Talked to three other lawyers since conviction and well he wasn't knowledgeable in the area for sure.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Owner, Michael A. Mcinerney PLC

1986 - 1988

Associate, Buchanan & Bos

1984 - 1986

Attorney Advisor, USACE-REM-C

1981 - 1984

Attorney, Hughes & Hughes PC

Associations

1988 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1988

Harvard University

National School of Advacacy

1982

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD

1981

University of Notre Dame London Law Center

1978

University of Denver

BA

Languages

English

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