$ 150-300 per hour
Michael Horowitz
About Michael
Biography
Michael Horowitz is a trial and appellate lawyer in Northern Michigan. He is licensed in Michigan, Alaska, and New York. He primarily practices criminal defense.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
2 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 8 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 15 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Michael Horowitz
108 E. Main St., Kingsley, MI, 49649-9656
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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2024
Looking To Score
I called Michael Horowitz for a timely legal matter. He spoke to me on the phone and said he would take my case, needed $6000.00. I called him the next day after he said he would send me a retainer and needed to get working right away on my case. I never received an email, he never did any work. The...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Professional, Competent,and Personable
Mr. Horowitz was direct and helped resolve a professional issue of a delicate nature for me. His attention to detail and willingness to help protect my professional interests with his superb knowledge of the law was above my expectations. He truly is an advocate for his clients.
Michael Horowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Horowitz is a brilliant legal mind and a fierce advocate for his clients. His personality and down-to-earth approach makes difficult subject matter understandable and approachable, and ensures that his clients are never "in the dark" regarding their rights and legal obligations. If you're looking for an experienced attorney who will treat you and your case with the respect both deserve, it'd be hard to top Michael Horowitz."
"Michael Horowitz remains the best trial lawyer I have seen."
"Mike is brilliant and down to earth. His clients are lucky to have him representing them."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael Horowitz is easily the most brilliant attorney I have had the pleasure of working with. He can turn crap cases into reasonable trials. He can turn mediocre cases into victories. And if you give him a good case, you'll probably never see a courtroom because his opponent will just surrender."
Michael Barber
Appeals lawyer
Zachary Renfro
Criminal defense lawyer
Jeffrey Bradley
Criminal defense lawyer
Jeremy Collier
Criminal defense lawyer
Kristen Stohler
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2006
Scholarly Writing Award, University of Michigan Law School
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Michael Horowitz
2010 - 2016
Assistant Public Defender, Alaska Public Defender Agency
2008 - 2010
Judicial Clerkship, Alaska Court of Appeals
2007 - 2008
Litigation Attorney, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Associations
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Alaska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
State Bar of Michigan
Alaska Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. CL
Not guilty by jury
AJ v. State
Sentence reversed on appeal
State v. AB
Felony dismissed on motion
State v. GC
Felony dismissed by motion
State v. AQ
Not guilty by jury
State v. RM
Felonies dismissed
State v. MR
Dismissed midtrial
State v. BR
Not guilty by jury
State v. TP
Not guilty by jury
State v. CN
Not guilty by jury
State v. MG
Not guilty by jury
State v. SH
Not guilty by jury
State v. JC
Not guilty by jury
State v. VD
Felony mistrial settled as misdemeanor
State v. CM
Reversed on appeal
State v. MH
Dismissed after suppression motion
State v. MM
Not guilty by jury
State v. CL
Dismissed after suppression motion
State v. SC
Dismissed after suppression motion
State v. DR
Not guilty by jury
Education
2006
University of Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
DePaul University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English