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    46 criminal defense lawyers serve Bay City, MI. Compare the best based on 125+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Bay County are listed below.

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    Jason P. Gower

    Jason P. Gower

    5.039 reviews
    514 E Midland St, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Review: "Jason recently represented me as I was faced with an aggervated assult and battery charge. Not only did jason win this case for me, he became a friend. His positive attitude and professionalism was outstanding throughout the long process. My case ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Joseph J. Blata

    Joseph J. Blata

    5.02 reviews
    Triton Legal PLC
    100 W. Midland Street, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Need Comprehensive Legal Experience on Your Side? Meet the Owner of Triton Legal, Joseph J. Blata Mr. Blata’s Legal Experiences Have Taken Him Down Three Main Pathways: Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Driver’s License Appeals and Restoration. As...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Brandon Tyler Poltorak

    Brandon Tyler Poltorak

    5.05 reviews
    Poltorak Law PLC
    600 Adams Street, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Brandon T. Poltorak was born and raised in Auburn, Michigan. Brandon attended Bay City Western High School before attending Saginaw Valley State University to attain a Bachelors in Business Administration. Brandon went on to graduate from Western ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Erik S. H. Wallen

    Erik S. H. Wallen

    4.617 reviews
    Bock and Wallen PLC
    708 Center Ave Ste 2.B, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Erik S.H. Wallen graduated from Michigan State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1989 from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1989 and was hired as an Asso...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Brian Harold Jean

    Brian Harold Jean

    4.117 reviews
    Revolution Law, PLC
    3906 N. Euclid Ave., Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Brian H. Jean, Esq, is a lifelong resident of the Great Lakes Bay region. A dedicated litigator that fights the system for his clients, Mr. Jean's reputation has made him one of the most sought after Child Protective Services lawyer in the region....
    Rating:  7.1
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    Kimberly Sue King

    Kimberly Sue King

    5.07 reviews
    Gower Law PLC
    514 E Midland St, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Kimberly King was born in Saginaw, MI and raised in the small town of Auburn. Kimberly graduated from Western High School, and then attended Delta College before finishing her undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University, majoring in Psycho...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Seth Michael Bierlein

    Seth Michael Bierlein

    5.01 review
    Higgs Bierlein Law Firm PLLC
    1001 Center Ave, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I grew up in a farming family in the tri-city area, and I'm grateful to continue to serve the mid-michigan communities where I grew up. My passion for being a voice for those who don't have one started back on the school playground and continues t...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jeffrey M. Martin

    Jeffrey M. Martin

    4.69 reviews
    Martin-Foldie Law PLLC
    800 Washington Ave Ste 100, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "We hired Jeff as a divorce lawyer. I would highly recommend him for divorces."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthew W. Boucher

    Matthew W. Boucher

    3.89 reviews
    Matthew W Boucher
    503 East Midland Street, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Mr. Boucher did a very great job of representing me in court. I'm finally able to drive again... legally thank God! Can't begin to say how happy I am about the great news today and I definitely recommend Matthew Boucher for anyone trying to get th..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Stevens J. Jacobs

    Stevens J. Jacobs

    5.02 reviews
    45 N Tuscola Rd, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "We initially hired a larger firm who claimed they would do a great job for my boyfriend, but without even looking into his case they already were discussing a plea. Steve took his time with my boyfriends case and reviewed all the information invol..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Robert J. Dunn

    Robert J. Dunn

    4.25 reviews
    Robert J. Dunn PC
    3741 Wilder Rd, Suite D-4, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I have hired Mr. Dunn Many times, even when I thought things could not get worse. He done all he could and also scolded me like I was his son! The out come of my cases could have been much worse!"
    Rating:  7.0
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    James A. Perry

    James A. Perry

    1.01 review
    721 Washington Ave Ste 506, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family and more
    Rating:  6.8
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    Maureen L. Fitzgerald

    Maureen L. Fitzgerald

    5.01 review
    Arthur M. Fitzgerald, PC dba The Fitzgerald Law Firm
    905 Columbus Ave, Po Box 308, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I had some legal issues and was completely lost. I had reached out blindly and hit the jackpot in my eyes. I went in for a consultation, which she did for free (from calling around she was the first one that I found to offer that). I went in sat d..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Matthew L. Reyes

    Matthew L. Reyes

    4.04 reviews
    Reyes & Bauer Atty At Law
    817 Washington Ave Fl 3, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Matt represented my grandson in a horrific accident in which his friend lost his life. Being a grandmother and a mother it was an emotional roller coaster as I felt the victim’s family’s pain. I know what it is like to lose a brother and a nephew ..."
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    Andrea J. LaBean

    Andrea J. LaBean

    5.01 review
    1230 Washington Ave Ste 630, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Andrea is so amazing. I will be completely honest with my review. I do not have a great record as a matter of fact I'm 41 years old with 21 misdemeanors and six felonies that I acquired through my drug use. I was being charged with my 7th felony s..."
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    Andrew Guy Bonnell

    Andrew Guy Bonnell

    5.01 review
    Bay County Michigan
    1230 Washington Ave Ste 636, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I honestly didn't think much when I had no choice but to use a public defender. But, Mr. Bonnell gave me everything straight, didn't try to placate me. To this day, with all my misfortunes dealing with the office of assigned counsel, he showed com..."
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    Marcus Raymond Garske

    Marcus Raymond Garske

    3.02 reviews
    Garske Hewitt PLC
    708 S Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Garske Hewitt is a full service law firm; meaning if you are or have been: accused of a crime, facing a divorce, being denied parenting time, starting your own business, planning your estate, handing your business down, selling your business, tryi...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jennifer Cass Barnes

    Jennifer Cass Barnes

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    Jennifer Cass Barnes, Attorney at Law
    P.O. Box 2144, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Discrimination
    Rating:  7.5
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    Scott J. Newcombe

    Scott J. Newcombe

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    5616 Firethorne Dr, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Jeffrey D. Stroud

    Jeffrey D. Stroud

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    Bay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
    1230 Washington Ave Ste 768, Bay City, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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