Michael Horowitz

Michael Horowitz

4.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kingsley, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

108 E. Main St., Kingsley, MI

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Pro bono

2 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 8 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 15 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael Horowitz

108 E. Main St., Kingsley, MI, 49649-9656

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Michael Horowitz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (4) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Star rating
5 stars 3
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 1
Practice Areas

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Cost of Services

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... following day I called letting him know I had his money in full and wanted to schedule a time to meet with him. He told me he wasn't taking my case after he said he was because I called too much ( 3 ) times, trying to make sure he had my correct email address so I could pay him and meet with him. He makes promises he can't back up. Obviously just looking for the big money cases. I would stay away from this guy. The stereotypical attorney who spends money online overstating his abilities but doesn't produce. Watch out for this ambulance chaser. Read his snap reply in YELP to me. It's all you need to know about how he'll represent you.

See All Client Reviews

Michael Horowitz's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michael
Michael L. Barber headshot
Michael Barber

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 Charles Benson headshot
Michael Benson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael Horowitz remains the best trial lawyer I have seen."

Kristen C. Stohler headshot
Kristen Stohler

General practice lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is brilliant and down to earth. His clients are lucky to have him representing them."

Ariel Jessica Toft headshot
Ariel Toft

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jeffrey A. Bradley headshot
Jeffrey Bradley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

View All Endorsements
Michael L. Barber headshot
Michael Barber

Appeals lawyer

Zachary Renfro headshot
Zachary Renfro

Criminal defense lawyer

Jeffrey A. Bradley headshot
Jeffrey Bradley

Criminal defense lawyer

Jeremy M. Collier headshot
Jeremy Collier

Criminal defense lawyer

Kristen C. Stohler headshot
Kristen Stohler

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

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

See More Legal Cases

Education

2006

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

DePaul University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution