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Mrs. Doak graduated from Thomas Cooley Law School in 2001 as the most decorated student in the school’s history, tying for 5thhighest GPA in the schools history. She was awarded the designation “Summa Cum Laude” student (highest GPA in her class which started with over 500 students). Mrs. Doak received multiple awards, including 11 of the coveted “book awards” also called certificates of merit, representing the top grade in 11 courses. She describes her time in law school as one of the most fulfilling and challenging experiences of her life.
Ms. Doak graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic’s special Supper Honor’s Program Magna Cum Laude, which she credits with much of her later success in law school. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and History.
Mrs. Doak loved moving into her practice which was more rewarding, as she loves to help real people and solve real problems. In November of 2003, the Emmet County Circuit Court swore her in, and she then established the Doak Law Firm, PC, being the first female attorney in to open an office in Boyne City, Michigan.
For a short time (about a year), Mrs. Doak worked part time for the Schraw & Associates, PC, where she worked with attorney Thomas Schraw. While there and while working for the Doak Law Firm for the last 13 years, she has actively handled cases in the areas of Custody, Child Support, and Family Law, Business, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury.
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219 E Main St #1, Boyne City, MI, 49712
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Posted by Heather | August 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top Notch Lawyer
Jodi is an excellent lawyer!! She was my lawyer for a divorce custody case. She walked me through each step & made a tough situation easier with her guidance. She's got your back & will do what needs to be done. I can't recommend her enough!! Thank you Jodi
Posted by Joe | April 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great experience
I used Doak Law (Jodi Doak) for both my divorce and child custody case, neither were easy, both went to trial. Jodi was amazing, always ready for anything and everything. Jodi was always there for me, she was absolutely wonderful. Both my cases she got exactly what I wanted. During that time I got to...
Posted by Heather | June 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce and child custoday
Mrs. Doak represented me through my divorce and custody of my children. She guided me through each step and achieved exactly what I was hoping for. She is an excellent lawyer and I highly recommend her to all
Posted by Robin | July 27, 2015 | Family
Amazing Family Law Attorney!
Jodi J. Doak has been a true blessing for myself and my family! She is Trustworthy, Responsible, and has incredible knowledge of Family Law. She has always been up-front with me on what she can do or cannot do for me. I have had attorney's in the past that filed motion after motion and accomplish ...
Posted by Nathan | April 16, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jodi J. Doak - Contract case review
Jodi handled my case very well and gave good counsel as far as how to proceed and handle our opponent. She had great knowledge of the laws surrounding our case and made very good suggestions. She was the quintisential "bulldog" when it was required. To be completely honest, I had little experience...
"I endorse this lawyer. I began working with Mrs. Doak in December of 2015 when I joined her office. I have found her to be extremely intelligent, compassionate, hard working, and of the upmost integrity. She never runs from a fight. As an attorney with over 30 years of my own experience, I can confidently say that anyone who is in need of an attorney would be fortunate to have Jodi in their corner."
"I have known Jodi since we were Law Students together. I have never met a person with as much professionalism and ability to make sure she gets the job done right. I can give her no higher recommendation then saying if I had a family member who needed legal work done, Jodi would be the one to do it."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jodi is one the most dedicated individuals I have ever met. She will go the extra step to achieve the highest result!!!"
"Jodi is one of the best, if not THE best family law attorney in the area. She really cares about the outcome for her clients and does her best to get the job done."
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2001
James E. Burns Memorial Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2000
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Family Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2000
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Research and Writing, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Civil Proceedure I, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Property II, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Contracts II, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Torts II, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Constitutional Law II, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Constitutional Law I, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Raymond Burr Award in Criminal Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Shane Joseph Johnson Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1998
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Torts I, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1998
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Criminal Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1998
Certificate of Merit (Book Award) Property I, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2002 - Present
Owner, Doak Law Firm, PC
2012 - 2014
Prosecuting Attorney, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
2003 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Schraw & Associates, PC
2001 - 2003
Assistant, Bruce Cochran
2001 - 2002
Intern, Schraw & Associates, PC
1995 - 1996
Assitant, West Palm Beach Public Defender's Office
2014 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganMember
2007 - Present
SBM Children's Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of MichiganAdmitted
2009 - 2013
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Emmet-Charlevoix Bar AssociationPresident
client's award of support and finding of paternity upheld; $23,000 in attorney fees awarded against the opposing party
Dismissed by Agreement
Client awarded support and paternity established
Found Not Guilty
Dismissed after appeal
2012
Certificate
2012
Certificate
2001
Juris Doctor
1997
B.A.
2009
Electronic Filing in Michigan Courts
2009
Law Day
2016
2012
English
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