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Michael Thomas Myzia
also known as Michael Myzia
About Michael
Biography
Mr. Myzia has over 15 years of courtroom and litigation experience in matters as diverse as speeding tickets and DUIs to charges of reckless homicide and murder. Mr. Myzia's services are available to clients on criminal, DUI, and traffic matters throughout Northern Illinois in locations such as Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Stephenson, Kane, Ogle, and Lee Counties. Mr. Myzia also provides services involving wills and power of attorney for his clients.
Mr. Myzia is the attorney for you if you are looking for an attorney who will be able to tell you the exact time of a significant event in your DUI DVD or the detail or statement in a police report that can be used to create the best possible opportunity at trial. Mr. Myzia is the attorney for you if you want someone who will tell you in advance what to expect in court at each and every stage of your case and prepare you throughout your case. Success loves preparation and Mr. Myzia loves success.
Attorney Myzia is an attorney who will take time with both your case and you, the client. The time Mr. Myzia takes with your file ensures that he will be prepared for each and every one of your court dates no matter how early or how late in the legal process. The time Mr. Myzia will take with you ensures that you will have the peace of mind of knowing what is going on with your case through all stages of the matter. Mr. Myzia works diligently to make sure that client's phone calls and e-mails are returned promptly to provide the client with confidence going forward.
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Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
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Location
The Law Office of Michael Myzia
308 West State Street, Suite 325, Rockford, IL, 61101
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Michael Thomas Myzia's Reviews
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Posted by Joseph bachara | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Above and beyond
I hired Michael to help with a court case of mine and he went above and beyond answers all questions, giving great advice, helping making every step of the way! I cant even put in to words how great of a job he did! I will reccomend him to everyone I know
Michael Myzia
Replied last April 11, 2019Thank you, Joseph. I am grateful to have had the chance to advocate for you and I am glad that we were able to get the right result. If I can ever help in the future, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Posted by Gretchen | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Wonderful Attorney
Michael came highly recommended to me and I’m so glad he did. He’s very upfront at consultation and went above and beyond for my daughter and I. Being someone who has never dealt with the court system I was very nervous but he Explained everything I needed know, answered all of my questions thoroughl...
Posted by G | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I couldn’t have asked for more out of Attorney Myzia’s representation. He went above and beyond my expectations.
When things in life become more important than anything in the world, it is so important to find trustworthy representation from a lawyer. I asked around to everyone I knew, I read every review I could, and I took a consultation with Attorney Myzia(as well as others). I’m so happy I followed my inst...
Posted by Dan | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Good Lawyer
I had a speeding offense of 31 miles over. It was a class b misdimeaner. In one court visit , Michael Myzia was able to get my charge reduced and saved me a lot of money from fines and court cost. Very pleased with the job he did. He was very up front during the consultation.
Posted by Kate | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dui
Michael is very down to earth and not afraid to say what he thinks your chances are! He was upfront from the get go and he worked magic on my case. The prosecutor said absolutely not to reducing my DUI at first but with some excellent direction from Michael as to how to possibly change his mind we we...
Michael Thomas Myzia's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael and I worked together as fellow prosecutors early on in our careers. He is one of the finest trial attorneys I have seen in court. Michael will never be out prepared. I have and will continue to refer clients to him now that he is in private practice."
"Mr. Myzia is a highly experienced, thorough and knowledgeable attorney. He is dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for his client. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mike is an excellent lawyer and he is the attorney that I refer all my family law cases to with confidence."
"Mr Myzia and I belong to an information sharing group. I always look forward to his input. He has an unusual triad of expertise, practicality and empathy. If anyone close to me needed skilled defense counsel, I'd send them to this fine lawyer without hesitation. I learn a lot just exchanging thoughts with him."
"Michael is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I have worked with Mr. Myzia for almost seven years and I highly recommend him. He is extremely hard working and knowledgeable. Mr. Myzia is well respected in the legal community."
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"I highly endorse Mr. Myzia. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"I endorse this lawyer. I knew Mike as an ethical, hard working, and dedicated prosecutor. I am absolutely certain that he will bring the same qualities to his work as a defense attorney"
"If you need a lawyer that is not afraid to go to court and knows how to fight and Win, choose Michael T. Myzia. He is simply an Excellent lawyer. I endorse him 100%."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is amazing. He is punctual and a hard fighter. I've learned much from him in the form of hard work and determination."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Member--"10 Best Attorneys" in Illinois, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2017
Premier Trial Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers (Illinois), The National Trial Lawyers
2002
2nd Place--National Law Student Writing Competition, National Rifle Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Michael Myzia
2008 - 2014
Assistant State's Attorney, Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office
2007 - 2008
Assistant State's Attorney, Boone County State's Attorney's Office
2003 - 2006
Assistant State's Attorney, Ogle County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseMember
2015 - Present
Winnebago County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Illinois Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2002 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
2017DT62--Ogle County
Dismissed
2017OP37--Winnebago County
Petition Denied
2016CF1085--Winnebago County
Dismissed
2016CF1085--Winnebago County
Dismissed
2015CM794--Stephenson County
Not guilty on all counts
2015CF66--Stephenson County
Not guilty on all counts
2015OP1402--Winnebago County
Case dismissed
2015OP1301--Winnebago County
Case dismissed in mid-hearing
2015CF525--Kane County
Client does not serve any additional jail time
Education
2002
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Colorado State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases
Requirements for Admissibility of Breath Alcohol Tests
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How likely is it that I will go to jail?
22 Sep 2017
Q&A
Is a petition to revoke intense probation automatic for a new arrest offense?
23 Jul 2017
Q&A
I vacated a petty speeding citation. it still came back on a company background check. how? why?
18 Jul 2017