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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Litigation

Posted by Alex | December 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Full heartedly recommend

Having unlimited options of lawyers in Virginia specializing in UCMJ, I chose Josh who was recommend by a dear friend. He quickly explained to me my options with no filters or false hope. He is very to the point, no “ what if’s” or hypotheticals. He was clear with myself and wife, answered every ques...tion within minutes of emailing and worked diligently to thoroughly prepare for my case. During my trial he remained smooth and steadfast working his craft. In my eyes, the odds were staked against us, but he continued to push through, articulate facts, and remained focused on the end goal, which was justice. The process is grueling, but I felt confident in who I had chosen to represent me. I am grateful for his service, dedication, and continuous effort he put towards my case.

Posted by Ian | October 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

The Shark

Joshua Traeger was very attentive to the story lines to poke holes in the witnesses stories and did a great job defending me in court. The reason I titled it as the shark is because he has an innate ability to capture the jury's attention. He did this through attention to the jury as well as voice pr...ojection. He also did a great job coaching me on on what to do and what not to do during the proceedings.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Thank you!

Josh provided expert guidance that can only be given by someone with deep expertise and breadth of experience in the military justice system. Josh’s Air Force background and calculated confidence were his greatest attributes as my lawyer. He communicated with me clearly when I needed it most, and a...s we got closer to trial, he was excellent in handling all communications and processes independently, allowing me to focus on myself and my work towards my unit and the mission. Because of his experience, he was able to provide accurate timelines and critical decision points that provided clear expectations. He was willing to be brutally honest and direct to me as his client and was strategic and thoroughly prepared as my defense in the courtroom. He worked hard and provided me confidence during the most challenging and stressful time of my adult life. Although I hope no one has to share such experiences in the first place, if you are in need of legal defense, I would without a doubt recommend Mr. Josh Traeger. He’s the lawyer that you want in your corner if/when you go to trial.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2020 | Litigation

Incredible Attorney

Mr. Traeger takes the time to walk you through everything you need to know about your case, from start to finish. He takes pride in knowing the law inside and out, and expertly navigates the rules when explaining case strategy. You will not find a better litigator. Everything Mr. Traeger does ...in his case prep (that I saw) and in the courtroom is designed to win. That said, he is also principled and conscientious. Because of the values he conveyed to me, I trust him with everything I told him and everything that happened in the case. Bottom line, Mr. Traeger is many things: brilliant, personable, kind. He also has a towering courtroom presence. But above all, he is trustworthy. He'll shoot you straight, and he will go to the ends of the earth for a case.

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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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