Craig W. Elhart

Craig W. Elhart

3.9
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 49 years

Family Lawyer at Traverse City, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

329 S Union St, Traverse City, MI

About Craig

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

I am a trial lawyer handling all matters of family law, including divorce, custody, and adoption. I also handle criminal law, driver's license appeals, and personal injury cases.

48 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

I work all areas of criminal defense from DUI, drugs, murder, assault, right down to misdemeanor cases.

48 years | 1,100 cases

40%
Personal Injury 10%

Personal injury cases have ranged from vehicle accidents, to slip and falls, premises liability, horseback riding accidents, dog bits, and negligence. Work involves dealing with insurance companies, experts, doctors, accident reconstructionists, investigators and opposing counsel.

48 years | 60 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 70-120 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 49 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1976

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Elhart & Horvath, P.C.

329 S Union St, Traverse City, MI, 49684

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Craig W. Elhart's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do not recommend!

Craig started off strong and supportive but once the retainer check was cashed things changed quickly. He will not respond to emails unless I wrote a letter and signed it. He would get very upset with phone calls, he did not ask for evidence that was very important to my case, he uses scare tactics t...o keep you thinking he is fighting for you, when he has no idea what is going on. Very poor and unappreciated attitude towards myself and my wife. We hired him because we were in a situational asking for help above what our current understanding of the law, I fired him before my preliminary as I felt like I needed better representation. I did ask for our retainer back since we were so little into the case and of course it’s non-refundable. I would hire someone else and avoid Craig at all cost. Now I understand why they keep their doors locked.

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Superb Representation

Craig was able to really help me out throughout my case. I truly appreciate all his help and believe that the only reason I am going home this week is his skill and experience with the judicial system. It was great to have Craig on my side. I thank him so much for everything!

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Craig W. Elhart's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Glenn

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ross Hickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have the utmost respect for Craig's intelligence and ability. He is good at what he does."

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Gerald Chefalo

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Elhart is a pillar of the legal community and is well respected by the bench and bar alike. He has mastered the Michigan Rules of Court and has made his mark in complex civil as well as criminal litigation. I highly endorse this lawyer for his ability in and out of the courtroom."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney and Owner, Craig W. Elhart, P.C.

Associations

1974 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Education

1974

Detroit College of Law

Juris Doctorate

Languages

English

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