Name: Jared Austin
Rating: 4.9

Jared Clayton Austin

Criminal defense Attorney

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

30%

Includes misdemeanor and felony representation for adults at the trial level.
Sex crime

25%

Includes all CSC charges and other sex crime offenses and SORA violations.
Violent crime

25%

Includes felony and misdemeanor assault & battery charges, child abuse charges, Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm (Assault GBH), stalking, aggravated stalking, felonious assault, and other violent crimes.
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DUI and DWI

10%

Includes misdemeanor DUI/OWI charges and felony charges such as OWI Causing Injury or Death or OWI 3rd offenses.
Drug Crime

10%

Includes drug possession/use charges, delivering and manufacturing, drug dealing, possession with intent to distribute, and drug house/drug car charges.

I was born and raised in a small, rural town in southern Ohio. I can hardly remember a time when I did not want to be a lawyer, so I always worked toward making that dream happen. And now it is a reality. I enjoy being a lawyer because I get the oppurtunity to work with people and help guide them through difficult situations. The secret to being successful is loving what you do. I narrow the focus of my practice to be more proficient in my main practice area. My main focus is criminal defense which means I represent adults and juveniles accused of misdemeanors and felonies at trial. I also defend a lot of DUI/OWI cases and I also help people get their driver's license restored after numberous drunk driving convictions at the Secretary of State. I also practice family law but mostly adoptions.

On a more personal note, I have a lot of hobbies and interests that I enjoy pursuing. I love American History, current events, movies, performing magic, and sports, namely following my beloved Cincinnati Reds. I am also very active in my church and community. it is very rewarding to be involved and give back.

I hope you've enjoyed learning about me and thank you for visiting my page. If there is anything we can help you with do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to serve you!

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Licensed for 14 years

State MI

Status Active in Good Standing

Acquired 2008

Updated 02/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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4.9 / 5.0

26 customer reviews

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Posted by Ryan | November 2, 2018

Best lawyers I’ve ever had!

Mr. Austin is an excellent lawyer he gets back to you when he says he’s going to, he helped me with an expungement and it went very well, he listens to what you have to say, Everything went very well with Mr. Austin if I ever have anymore needs for a lawyer I will definitely be contacting him in hiring him again, You cannot go wrong hiring Jared Austin.

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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2018

Expungement

Mr. Austin helped me with an expungement a little while back. He made the process as easy as possible and answered all my questions along the way. He kept in touch with me every step of the way as he was dealing with the paperwork side of it. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Andrew | April 6, 2017

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Austin was very thorough throughout my case. Always returned my phone calls if I left him a voicemail. Highly recommend.

Posted by Harlan | April 4, 2017

Best Attorney ever!

I am a successful adult. I have hired many attorneys for different reasons in my life. Defense attorneys, divorce attorneys, civil attorneys, etc. Jared Austin is the best I've ever dealt with. Amazing attention to detail, great communication, and excellent results. He will be my personal attorney for many years to come.

Posted by Dave | August 1, 2016

Professional, Helpful and considerate

Jared educated me about my case. He answered my questions professionally without making promises. His fee was adequate and I enjoyed having him represent me

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2016

Hunting violation

He was able to get my charge reduced which in turn saved me from paying large fines. What could have cost me over 7,000 dollars I only ended up paying 325.

Posted by Rachel | January 30, 2016

Informative, caring; overall excellent lawyer

Choosing Mr. Austin was a great decision! He got back to me the day after I called him and was very knowledgable about MIPS and how to handle them. He did everything he could to lower my sentence, and got a second MIP off my record. With very reasonable prices as well, i'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2015

Very professional, and actually care about helping people

Jared is a great attorney, who is very ethic and trustworthy, and really care about helping people through difficult situations. I called him for a second offense misdemeanor, he helped me drop the case to a littering ticket, and also encourage me to seek for therapy to help my well-being. He is a truly diligent attorney, I'm really glad I could find him as my attorney.

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Posted by Mike | July 31, 2015

The brass tacks

Jared was great at laying out the intricacies of my case and what he was more then likely able to assist me in achieving. He's no nonsense, Very knowledgeable and well put together. He's also very reasonable when it comes to the monetary side of things. All around a good experience even under the circumstances. Fully recommended.

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Posted by Jen B. | July 23, 2015

Very knowlagable and comforting

Mr. Austin provided great service, he was on top of everything from beginning to end. He answered all of my questions, emails, and phone calls. He never left me wondering or in the dark. He was trustworthy and definitely knew the laws. I would definitely recommend him and already have to others!

Posted by Beauandre | July 23, 2015

Mr. Jared Austin is a lifesaver.

Mr. Austin gave me excellent advice and went above and beyond time and again to help me. He was diligent, knowledgeable and very good at explaining legal jargon in easy to understand ways. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Austin to anyone in need of an honest lawyer.

Posted by Matt | May 15, 2015

Great attorney to assist with Michigans pathetic gun laws

About a third of the cost of John Freeman, and Scott Grabel. With better results. If you get a felony gun charge in Michigan, for nothing more than carrying a loaded weapon, as is the law in that miserable, broke, money hungry police dept, and state...Hire Jared Austin. He got my felony dropped to a misdemeanor charge, and probation. And apparently that state doesnt usually give a break to anyone out of state, that doesnt know their laws

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Posted by Angela | April 19, 2015

Excellent Attorney

I retained Mr. Austin to represent me through a rather difficult legal case. He is extremely intelligent, and knows the law well. He responded quickly and patiently to my many questions and concerns. He went above and beyond to help me achieve a much better than hoped for outcome in my case. I can't say enough good things about him. Highly recommend.

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Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2015

Great lawyer--21 yo UIP case

Great guy. Very quick to get back to u. Called him sunday morning. Within an hour he got back to me, and by Thursday that week a misdemeanor of an UIP was reduced to a littering ticket. Very nice guy to work with and always is polite about answering any questions etc. communication was amazing. I had many questions and I was able to get a hold of him at anytime. 5stars

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Posted by Jennifer | February 1, 2015

Informative and Helpful

Helped me understand the process of my case and gave personalized service. Attorney Austin promptly got back to me whenever I left a message or had a question. All around great experience.

Posted by luke48897 | December 8, 2014

Jared did a A + job the first time, I attained him the second time

Jared always was there for me, always I mean always communicated and kept me informed. He was always upfront and truthful to me, fought hard for me every single step of the way, Jared is very knowledgeable. second time around I got the most amazing out come I could ever ask for, he is definitely worth paying for no doubt and works hard for every penny, I am making him my personal lawyer for everything

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Posted by Luke | June 18, 2014

Jared is A+++++ attorney

Jared is an EXCELLENT lawyer, got my felony dismissed! He always keeps in touch with you and is very knowledgeable, understanding, and a very good person in general, other lawyers did not even come close to how far jared takes in helping you! a definite excellent attorney that you can trust and can confide in

Posted by Gerald | May 9, 2014

East Lansing VS Smith taxi license

Jared was great to work with he's a no nonsense lawyer. He gets to the facts don't waste your time or his. Jared researched the law and got me the deal i wanted. I'm very pleased.

Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2014

Efficient, trustworthy and extremely patient and thorough

Mr. Austin is a fantastic attorney. He handled my legal matter with great attention and confidentiality. I felt that I had made the best decision when choosing to use Mr. Austin's services.

Posted by Todd | January 26, 2014

Difficult Adoption

Mr. Austin was always prompt in contacting us regarding court needed paperwork and court dates. He also went above and beyond in dealing with this unusual adoption case. Dealing with the Probate and Clerks offices with this case would have been a nightmare, but Mr. Austin muddled though it. We could not have done this adoption without his help.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Assistant Public Defender
Ingham County Office of the Public Defender
2019 - Present

Court Appointed Counsel
Ingham County
2009 - 2019

Legal Researcher
Lovejoy Law Offices, PC
2009 - 2019

Managing Attorney
Austin Legal Services, PLC
2008 - 2019

Document Reviewer
Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone
2007 - 2007

Law Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
2006 - 2006

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Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2006

Shawnee State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002

Legal Cases

Criminal Sexual Conduct-- First Degree Dismissed
Dismissed

Multiple Firearm Charges
Not Guilty on all Four Counts

Resisting & Obstructing the Police
Charged was reduced to a minor misdemeanor of drunk & disorderly that will not appear on background checks with no jail and a short term of probation.

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Associations

Michigan Youth in Government
Board of Directors
2014 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Member
2012 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan
Member
2008 - Present

International Brotherhood of Magicians
Member
2003 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

The Best DWI Lawyers in Lansing
Three Best Rated
2018

Rated Attorney
Lead Counsel
2018

Client Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

Top Contributor-- Criminal Defense
AVVO
2013

Excellence in Leadership
Christian Legal Society
2006

Certificate of Merit
Professional Responsibility
2004

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Speaking Engagements

Driver's License Restoration
Driver's License Restoration after DUI Convictions
2016

Attorney endorsements

Received (54)

Given (33)

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Gerald Stahl

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jared is a great criminal defense lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with him on a case. The client's were very happy with the outcome. He is the go to lawyer for criminal defense in the Lansing area. I endorse this lawyer."

Shawn Haff

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Austin is a class act who is respected by his peers in the legal community. He cares deeply about getting the best results he can for his clients and is always willing to fight for them. His answers on AVVO show his deep knowledge of the law."

Timothy Slais

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Austin truly cares about his clients, protecting their rights, and getting them the best result possible. He is a wealth of knowledge and will guide you through your legal problems and give you trustworthy advice in which you can trust. You will not be sorry you hired him."

Vincenzo Capozzoli

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Elisha Oakes

Unknown Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peter Merrigan

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John Knappmann

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows his stuff."

Fred Lovejoy

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jared is a fine criminal defense lawyer. I have known him for 6 years. He is an extremely diligent, young man and dedicated to doing his very best for his clients. He is one that you can always rely upon to explore all available options for the best result for your situation. He has an excellent record of obtaining very good results for his clients. Fred C. Lovejoy"

Kendall Horween

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jared is a top notch attorney who aggressively and intelligently defends his clients' interests in court"

John Elbert

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lyle Dickson

Unknown Attorney | Jan 11
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Azin Arbab

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Austin. He is a hard working, intelligent, and skilled attorney who fights hard to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. A dedicated professional who is widely respected within the legal community."

Sean Cleary

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

Eric Leckie

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Consummate professional in every regard. Seasoned litigator. Can be counted on to get the best result possible for his clients. Highest recommendation."

Parvine Ghandchi-Boji

Unknown Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very professional and knowledgeable."

Michelle Steffen

Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John Elkhoury

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Judd Nemiro

Unknown Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Other

"I not only endorse this lawyer. I give this lawyer 5 stars!"

Ronald Hedding

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Jared Austin. Donates his time providing excellent legal answers on Avvo. Respected by peers within legal community."

Christina Bridger

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I attended a Criminal Trial Conference with Jared and got to witness firsthand his excellence as a criminal attorney. I highly recommend him as a criminal defense attorney."

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