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    38 criminal defense lawyers serve Howell, MI. Compare the best based on 139+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Livingston County are listed below.

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    Rolland Sizemore

    Rolland Sizemore

    5.015 reviews
    Manley & Manley, PLLC
    3075 East Grand River Ave, Suite 118, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: For 30 years Attorney Rolland Sizemore of Manley & Manley has been a highly-effective advocate in the Michigan Criminal Justice System. He has had impressive careers from both sides of the courtroom: a state prosecutor for 14 years and a defense a...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Mark Douglas Wilcox

    Mark Douglas Wilcox

    5.012 reviews
    1360 West Grand River Avenue, Suite 118, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Marcus D. Wilcox has handled over a thousand criminal and divorce cases throughout his career and works with the Livingston, Genesee, and Ingham County Judges and prosecutors on a daily basis. In addition, he is highly experienced in estate planni...
    Rating:  8.2
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    James W. Metz

    James W. Metz

    4.930 reviews
    James W Metz II, Attorney at Law
    528 West Grand River Ave, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Wow previous to meeting Jim I was a non-believer in Justice the system and everything that went with it I was so impressed and his professionalism his ability to keep in touch to keep me calm but most of all the respect and admiration that With al..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Mark Alan Gatesman

    Mark Alan Gatesman

    5.04 reviews
    The Law Office of Mark Gatesman
    1360 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Probate and more
    Bio: Mark Gatesman has been practicing criminal law for over 25 years. He has defended high-profile clients on a state and national level. In July, 2014, Mr. Gatesman was the only attorney who was able to achieve a not-guilty verdict for his client in ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Timothy M. Lessing

    Timothy M. Lessing

    5.04 reviews
    Lessing Legal, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Mediation and more
    Bio: As the proverbial "lawyer for lawyers", Tim Lessing specializes in being retained by other law firms and lawyers to handle the jury trial when all other attempts at settlement have failed. While it is a common misconception that all lawyers are al...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Daniel W. Mabis

    Daniel W. Mabis

    5.01 review
    Matecun Thomas & Olson PLC
    915 N Michigan Ave Ste 6, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Get the right lawyer! Get Mabis! If you want an aggressive, effective lawyer, contact me. If you hire me, you will get personal, individualized service. I will personally handle your case. I have been litigating cases in Michigan state and federal...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jason J. Kucmierz

    Jason J. Kucmierz

    5.01 review
    Complete Michigan Legal Solutions
    407 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation
    Bio: With over 10 years combined experience as a Judge's Law Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney and Defense Attorney / Private Practitioner, my experience provides a very unique ability to assess a case from all three points of view.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jules N. Fiani

    Jules N. Fiani

    5.023 reviews
    Law offices Jules N. Fiani
    5840 Sterling Drive, Suite 530, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Jules N. Fiani Built on the Tradition of Excellence Since 1978
    Rating:  6.8
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    William J. Livingston

    William J. Livingston

    4.910 reviews
    408 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Bill Livingston is a third-generation lawyer born and raised in Livingston County. He studied Criminal Justice at Michigan State University and following his graduation, immediately pursued his Juris Doctor, being sworn-in to practice law in the S...
    Rating:  7.4
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    William D. McCririe

    William D. McCririe

    5.03 reviews
    McCririe Law
    123 Mason Road, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have lived in Livingston County for over 60 years. I have been an attorney for 38 years. I am a trial attorney. I will use all of my experience to protect you and your rights. I am in court everyday and have tried 1000's of cases. Call me before...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mitchell Jay Perrault

    Mitchell Jay Perrault

    5.02 reviews
    Law Office of Mitchell J. Perrault PLLC
    3075 E Grand River Ave Ste 118, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I hired Mitchell Perrault to represent me in a divorce, having fired my first attorney. Even thou I was pressed for time, Mitch agreed to take my case. Mitch was honest, honest, and honest. He was up front with what to expect even if it wasn't nec..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Jacqueline Langwith

    Jacqueline Langwith

    5.01 review
    408 W. Grand River, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property
    Review: "Jacquelyn is an outstanding attorney. She will represent her clients to the bitter end. She knows the law and will fight for you."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Heather KS Nalley

    Heather KS Nalley

    2.89 reviews
    Gentry Nalley PLLC
    714 E Grand River Ave Ste 1, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more
    Bio: GENTRY NALLEY, PLLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW We specialize in criminal law, domestic law, and appeals. If you want special attention to your case by your attorney, then we are the right attorneys for you. You need the right attorneys, call Gentry Nalley, ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Katherine Livingston

    Katherine Livingston

    3.37 reviews
    408 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Katie worked hard for me for being a “ court appointed attorney “ visited me stayed in contact with my family and me. She truly cared and again was fair and got a great solution for me great communication i would hire her in. a heartbeat. one of t..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    David S. Hammond

    David S. Hammond

    5.02 reviews
    The Hammond Law Firm PLLC Attorneys at Law
    407 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: The Hammond Law Firm strives to provide effective, experienced and aggressive legal representation to our clients while conforming to the highest ethical standards. We will utilize all of our professional resources to ensure that each client has t...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Paige Marie Gingerich

    Paige Marie Gingerich

    3.02 reviews
    Matecun Thomas & Olson PLC
    915 N Michigan Ave Ste 6, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Review: "Attorney Favio agreed to take on my case just days before I was scheduled to appear in court. She explained everything well in our initial phone conversation, was clear about her fee agreement and was quick to respond to any concerns that I had. D..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kevin S. Gentry

    Kevin S. Gentry

    5.01 review
    Gentry Nalley PLLC
    721 E Grand River Ave Ste 100, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Review: "As a retired Army officer... and later a large business Owner, I have had a large share of legal proceedings to attend to and worked/paid sums to numerous attorneys, too large to recollect. Kevin Gentry is the finest Attorney (and gentleman) that..."
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    Timothy P. Macdonald

    Timothy P. Macdonald

    1.02 reviews
    Law Offices of Timothy P. Macdonald
    Po Box 535, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I have lived in Howell for over 30 years and my family roots go back to the 1820's. I have been practicing law since 1994 and focus my practice on Family Law and Criminal Law. Family law issues and Criminal Law issues are often intertwined. My off...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Timothy L. Livingston

    Timothy L. Livingston

    5.02 reviews
    408 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation
    Review: "I hired Tim to help me with a driving on a suspended license charge. I was nervous that I would be charged and lose my license and be put on probation but after talking with Tim I knew I was in good hands. The day of my pretrial he called me and t..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jerry D. Sherwood

    Jerry D. Sherwood

    4.25 reviews
    53rd District Court
    204 S Highlander Way, Howell, MI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Amazing attorney was well read on all information before even meeting with him,I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great defense attorney,cares very much for his clients."
    Rating:  6.5
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