Michael Jay Wood

Michael Jay Wood

3.7
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 53 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Twin Falls, ID
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

184 Gooding St W, Twin Falls, ID

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 43 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 53 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1972

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Michael J. Wood, Attorney At Law

184 Gooding St W, Twin Falls, ID, 83301-5495

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Michael Jay Wood's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
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Posted by Danita | February 16, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

NONE LIKE HIM IN THE WEST

Even though I was unable to afford to hire Mike, I know without a doubt that he would have resolved my son's legal issues with a most positive outcome. He is an amazing attorney that I have watched over the years take even the most bleakest circumstances and turned them into victories.

Posted by Dawn | February 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Inadequate counsel

I hired Mr. Wood as a criminal defense lawyer with a retainer fee of $12,000.00. An IN REM FORFEITURE was part of my case in which he refused to represent me on without an additional $2,500.00. He withdrew from my case after only 5 court hearings leaving me to represent myself pro se'. I would NO...T recommend his services to anyone for any reason as he is inadequate counsel on every level. I have never felt more cheated or ultimately disappointed in someone who claims to be professional representation for hire! Nor was he educated on Maritime Admirality Law.

Posted by Jon | July 29, 2015

From a client's experience

I have retained Mr.Wood on a number of occasions. My legal matters varied. Mr.Wood discusses the nature of the charge and suggests a course of action. He is direct and serious with his advice. Through my conversations with him over the years, I've learned and witnessed him in action as an attorney. H...e is very good at his job. The main thing that separates him from the rest of his fellow lawyers throughout the state of Idaho. The results!! All attorneys are expensive. So is Mr.Wood. Unlike the rest of them, he has a record of success. He cares and it shows. Unfortunately, most lawyers just do the charging. Rarely, the results matter. This is the experience of most Americans. Mr.Wood is simply a great lawyer. An American who has and is making a difference. One client at a time.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

1993

President's Award, Idaho Attorneys For Criminal Justice

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Michael Wood

1985 - 1996

Public Defender, Twin Falls County Public Defenders Office

1975 - 1975

Public Defender, State Of Colorado: Public Defender

1972 - 1972

Attorney, State of Colorado Bar Association

Associations

1982 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Member

1996 - 1996

Idaho Attorneys For Criminal Justice

President

1972 - 1972

Colorado Bar Association

Attorney

Education

1970

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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