Jesse Latta Williams

I hired Jesse Williams after getting an OWI and a charge for use of a controlled substance. Jesse is reasonable, straight forward and very practiced at what he does. I feel I got the best possible outcome for my OWI and he was able to get a 7411 for my controlled substance charge...not only that but ...when I received a violation of probation and second offense OWI he successfully argued to keep the deferment of the controlled substance charge and make it so I had minimal jail time. He makes himself available to answer my questions and he’s passionate about defending his clients. I can honestly say I wouldn’t want any other attorney defending me.

Got pulled over in Traverse last year, ended up landing two charges: one for possession of marijuana and another for operating while intoxicated. Jesse was willing to help me out even with my budget for an attorney being considerably lower than normal. He and his whole team have been great throughout... the last six months, on top of communication and friendly. Jesse was very knowledgeable and always kept it real with me, making sure I knew what was going on throughout the process. Outcome was favorable, would definitely recommend!

I contacted Jesse after being arrested for OWI in Gaylord. As a Grand Rapids resident, and someone that travels a lot for work, Jesse and his team did a wonderful job minimizing the impact on my life leading up to trial. He minimized the number of times I would have to appear prior to the trial, an...d made arrangements with the Prosecutor so that I could drive and travel for work without restriction. Jesse's team kept me informed through the entire process, and gave me sound advice and helped me consider all the options. Unfortunately, the Prosecutor didn't want to meet the plea expectations I had, and the case went to trial. Jesse Williams and Betsy Mas both represented me at trial. They did an excellent job at preparing me to testify, selecting the right jury, challenging the prosecution throughout the trial, setting the trial up for successful appeal incase I needed it, and making sure the truth came out. In the end, I was found not guilty due to the overall strategy that Jesse orchestrated that found a way to shine a light on a dishonest police officer while not smearing him and disenfranchising the jury. Over the course of nearly a year between my arrest and my trial, Jesse and team were there every step along the way.

Pulled over on my way up to my cabin from Grand rapids for my own stupidity and the officer smelled and found MJ so I was charged with Possession and given a notice to appear in TC. Jesse not only solved it with a very favorable outcome it was handled all in the same day, in, out and done. He is wor...th every penny.

Facing a very difficult situation, Jesse and his team made me feel at ease and took the stress off of me. With proven results; I truly made the right decision in hiring the right defense attorney. He understood what I was going through, told me what to expect with NO guarantees; and in the end, he ma...de the impossible happen. I cannot thank him enough!! A true life saver.