Philip Matthew Jacques

Philip Matthew Jacques

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
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Reason: Government Attorney

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 15 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2010

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Voluntarily Inactive

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Philip Matthew Jacques's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Attorney Philip Jacques Gets Things Done

Have you ever heard the saying, "you get what you pay for?" We certainly did get just that. Attorney Philip when he sat down with us for our free consultation, we knew right then after hearing him talk and how knowledgeable he was regarding our case, that we wanted him to represent our son. Our son ...was facing several felonies and misdemeanors that carried jail time. When Attorney Philip took on our case he was very professional and did his homework very well. The relationship that he has with other law enforcement officials and Judges was incredible. Attorney Philip work everything out as to where our son was only charged with a misdemeanor and received 6 months probation and once he completes his probation successfully it will all be erased from his record. If you are in need of an attorney I strongly recommend Attorney Philip. Simon & Geherin firm exceeded our expectations and we are very grateful. Thank you Attorney Philip for taking care of our son.

Posted by Benjamin S.P | June 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY

On November 1 2012 I was arrested and charged with Operating W/ the Presence of Drugs, a year and a half later I was arraigned. Mr. Jacques represented me throughout this matter and his performance far exceeded my expectations. He did absolutely EVERYTHING he could to get me the most favorable outcom...e. My case ended up going to trial and Mr. Jacques implemented a brilliant strategy and exploited the flaws of the prosecutors case and totally owned the prosecutor during the trial. He ended up getting my charge reduced to reckless driving which we viewed as a victory considering the circumstances of my case. I highly recommend this attorney, throughout my proceedings, he kept me informed on a weekly basis. It's never pleasant having to go through something like this, but I felt much more comfortable with this attorney representing me. It was nice to have a HIGHLY competent, intelligent, and compassionate person in my corner. Prior to every court date, he would inform me of what I could expect, how we were going to respond, and what all of it meant etc. I'm very happy with the outcome of my case and I HIGHLY recommend this attorney.

Posted by Ryan | June 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense

An extraordinary result.

Never would I have imagined myself requiring legal console for a matter of this magnitude. I feared the processes of acquiring a lawyer almost as much as the consequences of my actions. Sitting down for my free consolation, Phil walked me through numerous scenarios and possible outcomes for my case.... Phil set my mind at ease with his genuine, articulate and well spoken manner, along with his honest calm demeanor. I left the consultation feeling very comfortable with my decision to retain him as my lawyer. Throughout this long arduous process, Phil was constantly keeping me up to date with the status of my case. When I would email or call with a question, Phil would respond with a very prompt and detailed explanation. I was always confident that Phil was working diligently on my case. The same can be said for the law firm that Phil is with. The firm operates like a team, and everyone from the secretary to the other lawyers, is very courteous and knowledgeable. In speaking with the other lawyers, it was obvious that they all are working in my behalf striving to achieve the best results possible. And achieve these results they did. Phil was able to get my charges reduced to a simple traffic violation. This was a very extraordinary result, and one that I am very thankful for. I've worked very hard to get where I am in life. I feel very fortunate to have a supportive family, great friends, a good job, and to just be happy. This brief chapter in my life was very stressful for me. Having gained everything in my life by being a hands on individual, it was really hard to hand over the keys and trust someone else with my future. I will never be able to express in words my gratitude to Phil for all his diligent work to preserve my state of happiness. When you need to trust someone else with your future, Philip Jacques is the person for you.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A pleasant experience in not so pleasant circumstances

I would like to thank Mr. Jacques and his firm for the services they provided to me in my case. From my experience, I give him and the firm my highest recommendations without any reservations. On the legal front, you know you are in safe hands because of his knowledge of law, expertise in working wit...h the judicial system, honesty, setting realistic expectations and showing us the right thing to do and then works hard to achieve towards the best possible case scenario. On the personal front I found him to be very professional, prompt in answering my questions, always got my calls returned the same day. In my case through his diligence and expertise as well as sound approach the case got dismissed. I feel if you want to get the best possible outcome and give your best shot, then this is the firm to work with and I can endorse attorney Jacques from my experience that you won't be disappointed and he will go all out for you. Another added advantage with the firm is the attorney's work as a team and this team is one of high ethics and moral character apart form being the best in what they do. Attorney Jacques, I thank you once again for your help with my case and if someone is in need for legal representation and they feel they were wronged and want justice served - hiring attorney Jacques will be the first right step in this direction.

Posted by Drew | May 16, 2013

Philip Jacques - Highly recommended

Philip Jacques was very professional leading me through a process that isn't a lot of fun.

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Philip Matthew Jacques's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rock Lee

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I was seeking legal counsel for a DUI client of mine who resided in Ann Arbor, MI. Phillip was quick to respond, but more importantly, his provided me with invaluable legal advice for my client. I would absolutely recommend any person having a MI DUI to Phillip."

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Kristen Louis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Friend

"I highly endorse Philip. I have known Philip since law school where he proved to be an exceptional student throughout our three years. He is quick on his feet, conscientious and passionate about the law. Philip's advocacy skills are fantastic and any client would be well-served to have this excellent attorney for representation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Philip . He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Keith Johnson

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Phil. He was an exceptional law student and has established a tremendous law practice. He is a good family man whom clients can trust to do the right thing. He is truly a rising star."

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Beverly Griffor

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil spends the time to understand where his clients are coming from and what they need in their individual representations. He spends the time required on each case to be sure his clients' rights are well protected."

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Daniel Geherin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I strongly endorse Mr. Jacques as a criminal defense attorney. Phil has been an associate at SIMON & GEHERIN for nearly three years. He has distinguished himself as a top-notch litigator and excellent attorney in cases ranging from felonies, to drunk driving, to juvenile cases, to driver's license restoration. He is well-prepared, honest, ethical and passionate. He is well-regarded by his peers and has gained industry recognition as a specialist in his field. I highly recommend him."

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Brian Montoye

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jacques is an excellent litigator with an impressive knowledge of criminal law."

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Christopher Kessel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Phil since high school and lost track of him through the years. But since becoming an attorney I have only heard excellent things about him from people I know and respect. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jami Goldman

Unknown lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Paul

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil is an excellent criminal defense attorney who goes the extra mile for a client. I would strongly recommend his legal services for a client charged with a crime in Washtenaw County."

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Diana Shkreli

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Jacques is a superb attorney. He is dynamic, professional and accomplishes the task at hand with ease. I have confidence in his abilities and that is why he is my criminal defense referral in Washtenaw County."

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Aaron Boria

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jacques works hard for his clients and it shows. He is active in local lawyer organizations. I endorse this lawyer."

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Patricia Reiser

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had several cases with Mr. Jacques while I was an assistant prosecutor in Washtenaw County. He was always very professional, well-prepared, and thoroughly knowledgable about the applicable area of law in his cases. He represented all of his clients extremely well."

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Kristen Louis

General practice lawyer

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Keith Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Montoye

Criminal defense lawyer

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Diana Shkreli

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jami Goldman

General practice lawyer

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Aaron Boria

Unknown lawyer

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Patricia Reiser

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys in Michigan for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Best Law Firms in Michigan - First Tier Ranking, U.S. News & World Report

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Client's Choice Criminal Defense, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice Criminal Defense, Avvo

2004

Blue Helmet Award, State University of New York at Buffalo

2002

Blue Helmet Award, State University of New York at Buffalo

Work Experience

2011 - 2017

Attorney, Simon & Geherin, PLLC

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, Ambrose Law Group

2010 - 2011

Assistant State's Attorney, Stephenson County State's Attorney's Office

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, City of Detroit Department of Law, Prosecution Division

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Wayne County Corporation Counsel

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, Lansing Office Of City Attorney

2007 - 2007

Extern, Attorney General Office State Of Michigan

Associations

2014 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Co-Chair

2011 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Michigan State University College of Law Alumni Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Stephenson County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2009

Wolverine Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2009

National Black Law Students Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Michigan vs. B.L.

Not Guitly Verdict

State of Michigan vs. J.G.

Not Guilty Verdict

Case No. E032022

Granted Restricted Driving Privileges

Case No. E042500

Granted Restricted Driving Privileges

City of Tecumseh vs. J.S.

OWVI Reduced to Carless Driving

Case No. D219034

Granted Full Driving Privileges

State of Michigan vs. D.S.

Conviction Set Aside

Pittsfield Twp vs. S.S.

Not Guilty Verdict at Trial

Case No. C349081

Restricted License Granted

Dearborn Heights vs. S.A.

Not Guilty Verdict at Trial

Case No. C356015

Restricted License Granted

Pittsfield Township vs. A.T.

Case Dismissed

Case No. C296039

Restricted License Granted

Case No. C283016

License Fully Restored

J.K. vs. Secretary of State

Case Remanded for an Immediate Re-haearing

Case No. C251017

Restricted License Granted

Pittsfield Township vs. T.B.

Not Guilty

State of Michigan vs. W.P.

Found Not Guilty of 2 Counts of Aggravated Assault and Guilty of only 2 counts of Assault and Battery

Case No. 14-009174-AL

Restricted License Granted

Case No. C164055

Restricted License Granted

State of Michigan vs. A.B.

Three felonies dismissed with a guilty plea to one misdemeanor and sentence under HYTA

Case No. 129082

Restricted License Granted

State of Michigan vs. H.I.

Case Dismissed

Case No. C122030

License Fully Restored

State of Michigan vs. B.P.

Pled Guilty to Reckless Driving and the orginal charge of Operating With the Presence of a Controlled Substance was dismissed

Case No. C097029

Restricted License Granted

City of Ann Arbor vs. B. D.

Pled Responsible to Blocking the Sidewalk

Case No. C022019

Restricted License Granted

Case No. C043018

Restricted License Granted

State of Michigan vs. K.P.

Both Adjudications Set Aside

State of Michigan vs. B.D.

Case Dismissed

Case No. 014-237 AL

Suspension Reduced and Restricted License Granted

Case No. C042017

Restricted License Granted

State of Michigan vs. T.B.

Conviction Set Aside

Case No. B303106

Restricted License Granted

City of Ann Arbor vs. J.G.

Guilty Plea to Reckless Driving and OWI Dismissed

Case No. B303027

Restricted License Granted

Case No. B310006

License Fully Restored

State of Michigan vs. C.M.

Conviction Set Aside

State of Michigan vs. D.J.

Case Dismissed

State of Michigan vs. H.I.

Case Dismissed

Case No. B263094

Granted Restricted License

State of Michigan vs. Z. Y.

Plea to Misdemeanor

State of Michigan vs. T.S.

Not Guilty of 2 Counts of Aggravated Domestic Violence

State of Michigan vs. B.L.

Case Dismissed

Case No. B178032

License Restored

Case No. B217041

License Restored

Case No. B175057

License Restored

City of Romulus vs. J.G.

Misdemeanor Dismissed and Client Pled Responsible to a Civil Infraction

State of Michigan vs. M.H.

Not Guilty of Operating with a High BAC and guilty only of a lesser included offense.

Pittsfield Township vs. S.P.

Pled Guilty to Reckless Driving and the Drunk Driving charges were dismissed.

State of Michigan vs. D.S.

Not Guilty of Operating with a High BAC and guilty only of a lesser included offense.

City of Ann Arbor vs. B.S.

Case Dismissed

State of Michigan vs. D.W.

Not Guilty of OWI High BAC and Guilty only of lesser included offense

Secretary of State vs. R.B.

Petition for Implied Consent Suspension Dismissed

State of Michigan vs. M.B.

Not Guilty of OWI High BAC and Guilty only of lesser included offense

M.B. vs. M.K.

Motion to Terminate Granted

City of Ann Arbor vs. R.M.

Charge Amended to a Civil Infraction

Case No. A353049

Granted Restrict License

Case No. B028025

Granted Restricted License

J.M. vs. P.C.

PPO Terminated by Agreement

Case No. B007014

License Fully Restored

Case No. A353060

Granted Restricted License

State of Michigan vs. M.S.

Case Dismissed

Case No. A352043

Granted Restricted License

Secretary of State vs. J.C.

Petition for Implied Consent Suspension Dismissed

State of Michigan vs. D.J.

The felony and one misdemeanor were dismissed, with a no contest plea to another misdemeanor.

Pittsfield Township vs. T.G.

Guilty plea and HYTA on both cases

State of Michigan vs. D.H.

Acquitted of Operating With a High BAC and found guilty of OWI only, following a non-jury trial

State of Michigan vs. L.V.

Conviction Set Aside

Ypsilanti Township vs. M.A.

Case Dismissed

City of Ann Arbor vs. C.F.

Case Dismissed

State of Michigan vs. S.W.

Case Dismissed

Case No. A348105

Granted Restricted License

City of Ann Arbor vs. T.C.

Client Pled Guilty to Failure to Report and the OWI and Reckless Driving Charges were Dismissed

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Education

2009

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Hillman Advocacy Program

Trial Practice

2013

Mentoring Jets

Mentoring Program

2012

Speed Mentoring

Mentoring Program

2010

Illinois Appellate Prosecutor's Trial Advocacy Program

Trial Advocacy

2009

Voir Dire Training

Voir Dire

Publications

2013

Aspatore Book Publication Search and Seizure Defenses in a DUI Case

2009

DePaul Journal of Sports Law & Contemporary Problems Is Congress' Latest Effort to De-Juice Professional Sports Unconstitutional?

Languages

English

Activity

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