Joshua Traeger

Joshua Traeger

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 16 years

Business Lawyer at Traverse City, MI
Practice Areas: Business, Military Law, Criminal Defense

733 E. Eighth Street, Suite 207, Traverse City, MI

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 50%

With our subscription-pricing model, we offer Business Startup and Development legal services on a monthly, flat-fee basis. Depending on the size, revenue, and legal needs of your company, we have three different pricing models. Our "Startup Guide"

50%
Military Law 30%

Our Founding Attorney, Josh Traeger, is a veteran himself. Part of our mission is to assist military members and veterans, to include court-martial representation, administrative actions, and Department of Veterans Affairs litigation.

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

True North Legal Group provides criminal defense services to clients throughout Northern Michigan. With the experience of more than 200 criminal trials, including more than 150 jury trials, we effectively assist clients facing a range of charges.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 10 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2016

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana

State: Indiana

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 6 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2019

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

True North Legal Group

733 E. Eighth Street, Suite 207, Traverse City, MI, 49686

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Joshua Traeger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 45 reviews

Posted by Joel | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Highly Recommend

I had an excellent experience working with Josh at True North Legal Group. He helped me set up a new business and guided me through some ownership adjustments for an existing one. Throughout the entire process, Josh was timely, communicative, and extremely professional. He made what could have been a... complicated process feel seamless and straightforward. I highly recommend Josh and the True North team to anyone in need of legal counsel for anything business-related. A true five-star experience.

Posted by Cal | April 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

End your search. You've found the best.

If you're reading this review, you've come to the right place.  When I was faced with a career changing event, this was not the first number I called, but it definitely was the last.  The feeling of uncertainty and being on an island all alone changed the day I called Josh Traeger. His resume s...peaks for itself, but his caring for you as human and a fellow service member I've found only in lifelong friendships.  Your phone calls and emails will be answered promptly, your thoughts and concerns will be heard and you will be able to rest easier at night knowing that you are on the field with the best quarterback in the league.  You will get nothing less than 1st class representation and you will not be left wondering if you made the right choice. Uncertainty in an outcome weighs heavy, but I was never uncertain about who was handling my case.  My outcome was better than what I was expecting, considering what I was up against.  Make the call.  You'll thank yourself later. 

Posted by Ryan | October 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

The Very Best

True North Legal Group, specifically Josh Traeger, singlehandedly saved my military career, and preserved my retirement. I never could have guessed I would require Mr. Traeger's services, but from first contact, I felt comfortable ceding control. My confidence in Josh grew throughout the duration of ...his representation; his sheer intellect, tenacity, empathy, and knowledge of military law astounds me. I wholeheartedly recommend Josh to anyone requiring his services, and applaud his business sense, dogged tenacity, direct communication, strategic thinking, and mastery of both written and oral communication.

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Very flexible service

Mr. Traeger was very proactive and flexible from the beginning. He made sure he understood my case , and fought for the best possible outcome until the end, all while being flexible with financial means.

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Mr. Joshua Traeger -- The Victor

I was charged with a Court-Martial for the alleged use of a controlled substance -- the military wanted to kick me out but Mr. Joshua Traeger saved my military career and my life. The moment I began working with him I gained a lot of hope & confidence through his knowledge & professionalism. He is ve...ry passionate in defending his clients & cares much about us, speak to him & you will know. Hire him and he will get you where you want to be. I'm so grateful, thank you Mr. Traeger!

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Antoinette O'Neill

Military law lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Josh is a bull dog in the courtroom. He will fight for you until there is no fight left in him. I trust him completely and would not hesitate to recommend him. He is a worthy opponent as well, I don't ever want to see him on the other side of the aisle again."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award, American Association of Justice

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founding Attorney, True North Legal Group

2013 - 2020

Senior Prosecutor, United States Air Force

2012 - 2013

Defense Counsel, United States Air Force

2010 - 2012

Assistant Prosecutor, United States Air Force

Associations

2020 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

N/A

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Wake Forest University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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