Jesse Latta Williams

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Jesse Latta Williams

also known as Jesse L. Williams Law & Advocacy Center

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Traverse City, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime

125 S Park St., Suite 290, Traverse City, MI

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About Jesse

Biography

First class criminal defense attorney who gets results! Call for a consultation.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Simply being accused of a crime can change your life. The penalties of a conviction can haunt you for years after you’ve served your sentence and may affect what kinds of jobs you’re able to obtain and even where you’re allowed to live. Call now.

60%
DUI and DWI 20%

Are facing jail time as the result of multiple drunk driving convictions? Did you lose your license after being charged with DUI? Attorney Williams will work hard to help you avoid jail, keep your license and keep all charges off your record.

20%
Sex Crime 20%

Attorney Williams provides effective legal counsel and civil court representation for victims of sexual assault. He seeks fair settlements in claims involving inadequate security and other workplace issues.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Jesse L. Williams, PLLC

125 S Park St., Suite 290, Traverse City, MI, 49684

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Jesse Latta Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

105 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lori | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grateful for His Expertise

Words cannot begin to express how grateful we were to be referred to Mr. Williams. Right from the beginning and throughout our entire situation, Jesse was reassuring, always available, extremely knowledgeable and had an amazing team approach to our case. Everyone on his team was extremely helpful and... knowledgeable of our case. This approach was greatly appreciated. Jesse and his team are all very down to earth and easy to talk to. A family member was facing a felony charge and Jesse and his team were able to have his case dismissed with only a fine and court fees. We are so grateful for Jesse's expertise and knowledge of MI marijuana laws. We are very thankful to have retained Jesse as our lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Extremely Helpful and Compassionate

I contacted Jesse Williams for a consultation regarding an interaction between law enforcement and a family member who is a minor. His advice was very helpful. As the process continued, he offered to intervene on our behalf. In a conference call, I was grateful to hear him defuse the situation with... this officer. His intimate knowledge of the law and personnel in the Traverse City area proved extremely important in a situation where we needed an advocate. We have continued to consult Mr. Williams regarding this matter and his advice has been extremely helpful in a very stressful situation. He has been compassionate in his interactions and, were this to become more serious, I'm confident that Mr. Williams would be a highly effective attorney on our behalf. We are very grateful for his help.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Grateful for the representation provided by Atty Williams

Atty. Williams was accessible, responded to calls and texts, and was precise in what details we should focus on and what issues we should leave alone. He had a team that assists with pre-hearing investigative work, so as a client, you feel like all avenues are being researched, and that he is well-v...ersed in your case. He was honest in expected outcomes and assisted our family in steps that we needed to take in advance of our court date. Brief, to the point, and accurate - as good of an experience as one could hope for despite a difficult situation.

Posted by Emilee | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly recommended

Jesse was such a wonderful lawyer to have. He was very knowledgeable, prompt, and I could trust his recommendations and suggestions. I was charged with an OWI and only received 9 months probation, and much less community service/meetings as I would have without him in the court room. He was always av...ailable when I had questions and went above and beyond to help me. I felt very secure with him as a lawyer and believe I would have had a much more difficult time and sentencing with any other lawyer. I high reccomnd him.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very knowledgeable, very dependable

Very knowledgeable and intelligent lawyer that seems to know the laws and system well. I what is charged with an owi and also with an open container in my vehicle . He was able to reduce my charges to only the open container in my vehicle . This was an unlikely and favorable outcome for this case.... I am very thankful for his help. I was given no points on my license, and left the courthouse with only fines and costs. He is also a very nice guy and is timely and helpful. Strongly recommend him.

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Keeley Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Jesse Williams through his participation with the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan and their Trial College. Jesse is an extremely talented attorney who is unique in his drive to fight for his clients. I have practiced in the Traverse City area on occasion, and it is one of the most difficult places to practice in the state of Michigan. The judges are incredibly tough, and at times make it very difficult to exercise your client's constitutional rights. Jesse never allows judges or prosecutors to kick him or his clients around. He is willing to stand up and fight like very few other attorneys. I would recommend Jesse to anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney."

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Joshua Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In Northern Michigan, there aren't too many attorneys who are willing to fight against all odds for their clients. Jesse is an exceptional lawyer who is willing to battle the government for his clients. I've seen Jesse fight for clients in cases that seem totally destined for failure. Through his legal knowledge and compassion for his clients, Jesse is able to repeatedly beat down the government and obtain great results for his clients."

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William Maze

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jesse is one of only a few "up north" lawyers that I can depend on for solid advice as a down state attorney. He is a real fighter who is not afraid to buck the system, and he provides top notch representation to his clients throughout northern Michigan. If you're looking for a pitbull to handle a case, you can't go wrong with Jesse."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Jesse L. Williams, PLLC

1989 - 1991

Medic, United States Army

Associations

2008 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

Education

2005

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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