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 15 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Loren | May 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great job

I am in the Army and had a false positive drug test. With Josh’s help I was able to know what to do to defend myself in the article 15 process and how to go about doing it. Because of the templates and other advice and help Josh have me I was able to win my case and was found not guilty. My battalion... commander told me it was the first time in his 30+ years of service that he has not seen any punishment given for a positive drug test whether guilty or not. I believe without Josh’s guidance and experience that would not have been possible. Truly a job well done.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Diamond Standard Military Defense Attorney

BLUF: Josh Traeger is the Diamond Standard for personal military defense attorneys and will have your back through every step of the legal process. Josh is extremely well networked in the legal community, an absolute powerhouse in the court room, he fights for ever inch and is well known for his ...exceptional results. If your future is in the balance, you want the absolute best defense possible. Don't trust your livelihood, even your life, with anyone else. After making one phone call to Josh and his team I knew I wanted him on my side. Thank you for your services Josh and my positive outcome.

Posted by Braden | November 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Joshua Traeger is outstanding.

My case seemed to contain no possibility of a positive outcome and that's when I met Josh. His attention to detail and extensive knowledge of military law truly saved me. He went above and beyond ensuring I understood every step of the process and reassuring me he had my back. Thanks to him my cas...e never went to court and was sorted out with no conviction and no lasting effects on my family or I. I can never thank him enough for the long hours he put in protecting me. Josh truly is a professional and patient attorney that I would recommend to anyone seeking help. He will not give up and he will not fail even when you may think there is no hope. If you are seeking legal assistance then Josh is the attorney you want in your corner.

Posted by Lionel | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worth every penny

This man is brilliant. When I was accused of Sexual Assault by someone I once called a friend I thought I was going to the gallows for sure. With the climate of the day and the Vanessa Gullien situation still fresh in everyone’s minds I did jot believe it was possible for me to get a fair trial. Mr. ... Traeger gave me that. From the very beginning he was very direct about outcomes and was the only consistent voice throughout the who’ll ten month ordeal. I would not have beaten my case without him. He as a formidable presence in the courtroom. I am on the other side of things now with everything fully restored thanks to his skill. If you are being accused of any crime in the military and you do not hire a an unbiased civilian attorney, you are WRONG. I definite would hire him. He is worth every penny.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Tireless Advocate

I've worked with and against Mr. Traeger on many occasions and these interactions have demonstrated the tireless devotion he brings to every case. He brings an excellent courtroom demeanor, approach to witnesses, be them hostile or friendly, solid case strategies backed by the actual evidence, and ge...neral legal knowledge, are all areas Mr. Traeger excels in. I could not recommend a criminal litigant more highly.

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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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