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    Joel Alexander Bernier

    Joel Alexander Bernier

    3.52 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Copyright Application, Business
    Review: "I cannot say enough positive things about Joel Bernier. For starters, he truly made me feel like I was his only client, always answered my questions/concerns, and was always there for me. Joel was a rock in a storm for me…Always- calm, collective,..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Raymond C. Barry

    Raymond C. Barry

    5.01 review
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate
    Review: "My son died suddenly and had no Will. I called Mr. Barry and hired him to handle my son's estate. Given the nature of the situation, he was exceptionally professional yet kind and considerate. I would recommend Mr. Barry as an attorney to anyone w..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Brandon Tyler Poltorak

    Brandon Tyler Poltorak

    5.05 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Purna Krishnamoorthy

    Purna Krishnamoorthy

    5.01 review
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Expungement and more
    Bio: My name is Purna Krishnamoorthy. I attended law school at Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills, Michigan where I obtained my Juris Doctor. Prior to law school I attended Wayne State University in Detroit, Michig...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Cora L. Morgan

    Cora L. Morgan

    5.03 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals
    Review: "Cora was chosen as my public defender and I could not be more grateful. She was very thorough and patient when explaining my case to me. I never felt rushed when consulting with her, she was very consistent and quick to return my phone calls. I fe..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    James Allen McGrail

    James Allen McGrail

    5.02 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: The legal system can intimidate and overwhelm anyone - I'm here to help find the answers and create the solutions you need. Don't let yourself get buried in details. Contact me instead. Remember, Law doesn't have to be scary!
    Rating:  9.0
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    Matthew Kerry

    Matthew Kerry

    2.89 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Entertainment and more
    Bio: Born and raised in SE Michigan, Matthew has deep ties to the state. He attended The University of Michigan for his undergraduate studies where he graduated with high honors, attaining a dual B.A. in International Relations and Hispanic Studies. Up...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Lawrence J. Phelan

    Lawrence J. Phelan

    5.04 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Larry was first appointed to me as a public defender back in the early 90's. Later after that, I ended up retaining him on something else. I have always respected and had a fond admiration for Mr .Phelan. He is a stand up guy and really knows what..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Craig W. Elhart

    Craig W. Elhart

    3.826 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Few Lawyers hold the prestige of Craig Elhart with the courts. when we had to hire an attorney for the criminal charges filed against my son I only considered Craig Elhart. As a Grand Traverse County Deputy I knew he was the best. He provided a qu..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Ayanna D. Neal

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    Ayanna D. Neal

    4.04 reviews
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    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Ayanna is, without a doubt, the sharpest and most relentless attorney I have ever had the privilege of working with. I was falsely accused in a case so She took a deeply stressful, high-stakes legal threat and dismantled it completely, securing a ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Charlotte Steffen

    Charlotte Steffen

    5.03 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Charlotte Steffen specializes in criminal defense and driver’s license restorations. She has been practicing law for nearly 20 years. Her experience includes thousands of criminal cases, including capital offenses and high profile cases. She began...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Joseph F. Awad

    Joseph F. Awad

    5.010 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The Law Office of Joseph F. Awad, P.C. is a law firm dedicated to representing the criminally accused. Dealing with criminal charges can be overwhelming—especially with the complexity of the United States criminal justice system. At The Law Office...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joshua Traeger

    Joshua Traeger

    5.045 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Military Law
    Bio: True North Legal Group is led by its Founding Attorney, Josh Traeger. Service, helping others, and delivering world-class legal advocacy are at the core of Josh’s identity. Growing up, Josh volunteered at local homeless shelters, served as a mento...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Kyrsten Niemiec

    Kyrsten Niemiec

    5.023 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "I must say Kyrsten is an amazing lawyer! She helped me with my custody case and I am so thankful I found her! She is always up front and honest with her clients. She made it very clear she was here to help me tell my story to the court system and ..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Marva De Armas

    Marva De Armas

    5.03 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Bio: Marva De Armas is the Attorney and founder of this firm, created to provide legal guidance and representation to Hispanics in all areas of the law. Marva is an attorney who cares- about her clients and her community. Her professional and personal ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Joseph Brugnoli

    Joseph Brugnoli

    4.47 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Mr. Brugnoli has always been driven to defend and protect; first by serving in the in the Army in the 75th Ranger Regiment then as a police officer. Becoming an attorney felt like the natural progression for his future and he found that his law en...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Phillip B. Toutant

    Phillip B. Toutant

    4.36 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: I am a partner with Numinen, DeForge & Toutant, P.C., in Marquette, Michigan. I have expertise in a diverse range of legal matters, with a focus on personal injury cases, commercial/business litigation and criminal defense. I have represented inju...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Mark J. Mandell

    Mark J. Mandell

    5.018 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: As a former prosecuting attorney, Attorney Mark Mandell has extensive criminal trial experience. While some attorneys avoid trials, Mark is always prepared to take his clients' case to trial if needed. Mark taught trial advocacy skills as an adjun...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ross Daniel Plont

    Ross Daniel Plont

    4.67 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: I am a trial lawyer that specializes in personal injury and criminal defense, although I have handled nearly all areas of litigation in my career. I focus my practice in these areas of law becuase of my passion to help those in need. Whether the i...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Mark E. Bredow

    Mark E. Bredow

    5.03 reviews
    Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: I have over 28 years experience in Michigan Law. Before I was an attorney, I was a Bank Auditor where I gained valuable insight into the world of debt. Attending law school, I had daily courtroom experience as a Court Clerk in Michigan’s Sixth Cir...
    Rating:  8.5
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