Karl P. Numinen

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Karl P. Numinen

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Marquette, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

105 Meeske Avenue, Marquette, MI

About Karl

Biography

Please contact me at [email protected] or call 906.226.2580

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

DUI, Murder, Sex Crimes, Computer Crimes, Assault, Drug Crimes, Federal Crimes, White Collar, Health Care Fraud, Domestic Violence, Child Pornography

33 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce, Custody, Alimony, Property Division, Child Support, Parenting Time, Personal Protection Orders, Domestic Violence

40%
Litigation 10%

Personal Injury, Real Estate, Employment

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 33 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1992

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Karl P. Numinen

105 Meeske Avenue, Marquette, MI, 49855

numinenlaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Karl online.

Karl P. Numinen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Chelsea | February 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great family lawyer

Karl helped me win my custody battle and eventually helped my husband adopt my daughter. We are very grateful for everything he did for our family.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Don't take on CPS alone!

I am so glad we found Karl at one of the most difficult times in our lives. The stakes had never been higher as CPS entered our lives and dismantled everything. I was being wrongly accused by CPS and they were trying to take away my child. Karl's knowledge, performance and expertise helped us win our... case and get our lives back. Hiring Karl was absolutely worth it!

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent job

We want to thank Karl for taking our son’s case which was a criminal matter in Dickinson County, Michigan. We retained Karl Numinen because of his outstanding reputation. This was undoubtedly one of the most challenging times in our life as we watched our son go through this process and how rudely ...people treated him in the Dickinson County area. Thank goodness for Karl and his staff for getting us through this and getting him a good result at sentencing. I am very grateful Karl. Good job. One more thing. To Abigail, Anne and Karl. Thank you for being so patient with me. I know I was a lot to deal with.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Recommend as a criminal defense attorney

I would like to take this opportunity to leave a review for Karl Numinen in hopes of helping others in a similar situation looking for guidance in the legal process as I was. I am a young professional who was pulled over and arrested for a DUI. The first major step was selecting an attorney, which is... how I met Mr. Numinen after having him recommended by a close friend who had been impressed by his skill and professionalism during her divorce case. I had met with several others but took a risk in selecting him based on his confidence, competence, experience, and mostly the effort he put into getting to know me, the case, and what was important to me as far as the outcome. Personally, a DUI would have been devastating to my career, and unlike any of the other attorneys, Mr. Numinen took the time and effort to identify the best possible outcome for my individual situation and invested whatever time and resources necessary to do his best to achieve this (which he did). As the evidence of the case became available to us, Mr. Numinen was meticulous in finding the flaws in the arrest, charge, and details of the case by combing through every second of police footage and asking me detailed questions. Because of his diligence, the respect he has earned in the community, and his professional conduct and communication within the judicial system, he made it possible to get a plea deal from the prosecutor. I was told by members of the court that my outcome was only possible because of the fact that I had selected him as my attorney as most others would have settled for a plea deal much more severe than the one I received. Every case is different, but the outcome of my case exceeded my expectations. In addition to achieving the best possible final outcome, Mr. Numinen was nothing but professional with me, was able to ease my fears and give me realistic scenarios and expectations. On several occasions, he met with me over the phone or in person just to address my concerns or fears directly and factually, going above and beyond to prepare me for every step of the judicial process. If you ever find yourself in a similar scenario and want to be treated professionally, with compassion, and be defended by someone you can trust to take your case seriously to achieve the best possible outcome for your individual situation, rather than treating it like another job or another case, please take my advice and hire Mr. Numinen. My life would have had a completely different trajectory had I not hired him as my attorney.

Posted by Dylan | February 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommend

I hired Karl to defend me in a OWI case and couldn’t be happier with the outcome! When the prosecutor wouldn’t see reason, Karl advised me to take it to trial where he professionally and swiftly proved to the jury my innocence! NOT GUILTY!! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a top... notch defense attorney!!

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Karl P. Numinen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randy Babi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karl is one of the best Attorneys in the State and he shines at trial. Karl has helped and mentored me since my joining of CDAM several years ago. Great guy, phenomenal Attorney."

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Brandon Rickard

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of acting as co-counsel with Karl on an unarmed robbery trial. He is professional and thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him."

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Jason Elmore

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He is not only an intelligent and capable attorney, but a gentlemen."

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Daniel Bretz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karl is a true professional. He has a very confident and effective style. He is very strong advocate with judges and prosecutors. He is a fighter who gets great results."

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Joshua Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Karl through my work with the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Karl has the knowledge and skills to effectively represent someone charged with a crime in either Federal or State court. If you're facing serious criminal charges anywhere near Marquette, you owe it to yourself to call Karl."

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Michael Doby

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Boria

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karl Numinen is an amazing attorney. He is a leader among his peers. Anyone would be lucky to have Karl represent them. I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Barone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Karl is not only one of the top lawyers in Northern Michigan, but one of the top in all of Michigan. Other lawyers look to Karl when seeking assistance with their complex legal matters, and he has taught at legal seminars, in Michigan and Georgia, on such subjects as search warrant issues and admitting evidence. He has been involved in law and politics for more than 25 years. Karl has the knowledge, the experience, the training and the skills necessary to help you get the justice you deserve. You can't go wrong with Karl."

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Robert Whims

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Karl since the mid 90's, first as an adversary and subsequently as co-counsel on some other matters. Karl is an excellent lawyer, well-prepared, ethical and a pleasure to work with. I was referring clients to Karl before the internet became so central to what we do, and I have never had anyone disappointed with his handling of cases. I highly recommend Karl if you have legal issues arise."

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William Maze

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karl is a tireless fighter on criminal cases. If you are charged with a crime up in the UP, he is a great lawyer. I trust his judgment, and I am sure that you will too."

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Kristyna Nunzio

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Butler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith DeForge

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Phillip Toutant

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason Elmore

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Raymond Gregory

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rated "AV" Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Selected by Peer Review, The Best Lawyers In America

2025

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2025

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2025

Selected by Peer Review, The Best Lawyers In America

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Selected by Peer Review, The Best Lawyers In America

2013

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2012

Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Selected, "The Best Lawyers in America"

2011

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters - Super Lawyers

2010

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan Access to Justice Fund

1992

American Jurisprudence Award - Family Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1992

American Jurisprudence Award - Trial Skills, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Numinen, DeForge & Toutant, PC

2000 - 2024

Adjunct Professor, Northern Michigan University

1989 - 1991

Special Assistant, Governor James J. Blanchard

1988 - 1989

Staff Assistant, Michigan Primary Care Assoc.

1985 - 1988

Staff Assistant, U.S. Senator Don Riegle

Associations

2022 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Past President

2020 - Present

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

American Arbitration Association

Neutral Arbitrator

1992 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1997 - 1998

Family Law Council PAC

Chair

1996 - 2000

Family Law Council, State Bar of Michigan

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

"Not Guilty" Federal Tax Evasion

Not Guilty

"Not Guilty" Federal Tax Evasion

Not Guilty

"Not Guilty" verdict for former police officer

Acquittal

Karl Wins Prisoner Case

Not Guilty

Karl Wins Another Sex Assault Case

Not Guilty

Karl Obtains "Not Guilty" Jury Verdict in Federal Case

Not Guilty

Karl Wins "Bet Your Company" Federal Case

Jury Verdict For Defendants

Drug and Alcohol Charges Dismissed

Charges Dismissed!

Felony Drug Charges Dismissed

Multiple Felonies Dismissed!

Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed!

Judge Dismisses PPO

PPO Dismissed!

Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed! PPO Dismissed!

Felony DUI Charges Dismissed After Blood Test Challenged

All Charges Dismissed!

Drivers License Saved With Reduction of DUI

Charges Reduced - License Saved!

Judge Dismisses Marijuana Charges

All Charges Dismissed!

Felony Home Invasion and Assault Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed!

Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed!

Felony DUI Reduced to Misdemeanor With No Jail

Felony Dismissed - plea to misdemeanor

Judge Dismisses DUI Charges For Sleeping Driver

All Charges Dismissed!

Felony DUI Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor

Felony Dismissed

Jury Says "Not Guilty" on 4 out of 5 Felony Counts

Not Guilty! (4 out of 5 counts)

Felony Fraud Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed!

DUI Charges Dismissed After DataMaster Challenge

All Charges Dismissed!

Felony Case Ends After Mistrial Declared

Mistrial declared, client freed!

Attempted Murder Charges Dismissed After Finding Temporary Insanity

Not Guilty!

Jury Says "Not Guilty" After Trial on Sex Assault Case

Not Guilty!

Jury Says "Not Guilty" After Trial on Vehicle Assault Case

Not Guilty!

Jury Says "Not Guilty" After Trial on Drug Case

Not Guilty!

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Education

1992

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Hillman Advocacy Program

Faculty

2024

Hillman Advocacy Program

Faculty

2023

Webinar

"I Stopped Trying and Started Winning: Wu Wei in Trial"

2023

CDAM Annual Conference

"Show and Tell: Using Demonstrative Aids Throughout Trial"

2023

Anatomy of a Trial

Closing Argument Faculty Demonstration

2021

NACDL 2021 Conference

"Defending Drug Overdose Homicide Cases"

2021

Annual Conference

"Effective Motion Practice: Winning Your Case Before Trial"

2021

Annual Conference

"A is For Attorney"

2021

Annual Conference

MasterClass: "How to Prepare and Use Trial Notebooks"

2020

Annual Fall Conference

"Fearless Defense: Putting Your Client on the Stand"

2019

CDAM Trial Skills Seminar

"Evidence Boot Camp"

2019

Annual Summer Conference

"How to Challenge Search and Seizures in the Home"

2019

Annual Fall Conference

"A is For Attorney"

2018

Annual Spring Conference

"The Art of War: How to Win Before Trial Through Effective Motion Practice"

2017

Annual Fall Conference

"How to Prepare a Trial Notebook"

2016

Annual Spring Conference

MasterClass: "Persuasive Closings"

2016

Annual Meeting

"Michigan Medical Marijuana Act Overview"

2015

Upper Michigan Legal Institute

Medical Marijuana Legal Update

2015

Spring Advanced Trial Skills Conference

Keynote Speech: Experts in CSC Cases

2015

Police Academy

Cross Examination of Police Officers

2014

NALS Spring Conference

Criminal Defense: How To Prepare For Trial

2013

People's Law School 2013

Jury Selection

2013

CDAM Advanced Skills Seminar

Master Class: How to Select a Jury

2013

CDAM Advanced Skills Seminar

Master Class: How to Handle False Confessions

2012

Summer Conference

Cross Examination of Snitches

2012

Michigan State Police Evidence Tech Course

Search and Seizure

2012

Advanced Skills Seminar

Master Class: How to Prepare Your Client to Testify at Trial

2012

Advanced Skills Seminar

Master Class: Cross Examination of Snitches

2011

People's Law School

Family Law

2010

People's Law School

Federal Criminal Law

2009

People's Law School

Criminal Trials

2008

Leadership Academy

Justice Day

2006

U.S. Courts Complex Litigation Seminar - Atlanta

Challenging Computer Search Warrants

2006

Michigan State Police Advanced Evidence Technician Training

Admitting Evidence

2002

Must-Know Divorce Strategies Seminar

Moderator

2001

Overcoming Juror Bias

Moderator

2000

U.P. Road Builders Association Seminar

Contract Issues

1999

U.P. Road Builders Association Meeting

Construction Issues for Road Commissions

Publications

2024

Lexis Nexis Publishing Michigan Criminal Law and Procedure

2013

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) How to Prepare Your Client to Testify at Trial

2012

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan publication The Cross Examination of Snitches, Rats, and Other Government Informants

2011

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) How To Challenge An Illegal Search & Seizure

2011

Starting the Case: Michigan Complaint Manual (MAJ) Contributor: Civil Rights Claim Against Police

1998

Michigan Family Law Journal Property Holdings In 2nd Marriages

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