The Barone Defense Firm specializes exclusively in the defense of drinking drivers. Having a razor sharp focus is a luxury that few lawyers and even fewer law firms can afford. This focus also gives us the ability to stay far ahead of other practitioners who only dabble in OWI defense as a sometimes small part of a larger less focused legal practice. Because he devotes his resources to defending OWI cases nothing gets in our way of obtaining the best possible results for every client. Mr. Barone spends dozens of hours each year traveling to OWI and trial practice seminars around the country. These seminars are presented and attended by the Nation’s top OWI defense lawyers, and this continuous education keeps Mr. Barone on the cutting edge.
Drunk driving, DUI, or OWI offenses are one of the most common offenses in our country and our courtrooms. An OWI is also one of the most difficult charges to defend because they are one of the only crimes in America that is not afforded the constitutional safeguards we have all come to know and appreciate. The evidentiary, scientific and procedural processes of defending DUIs has grown so complex over time as a result of continuing to lower the “legal limit” and placing harsher penalties on people charged with and convicted of an OWI. Chemical analysis is not the only aspect that your OWI defense lawyer should attack.
Mike Nichols is a nationally-recognized trial attorney in the area of OWI, drunk driving and drugged driving defense. He is the author of the Michigan OWI Handbook for West Publishing. He is a professor of drunk driving law and practice at the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Mr. Nichols also authors several publications for organizations including the National College for DUI Defense. He is on the Controlled Substance Benchbook Committee for the Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrator’s Office. This organization publishes reference materials for Michigan judges. He believes everyone deserves a fair defense, which is why he has represented everyone from state troopers to normal citizens.
With more than 25 years experience, John Knappmann, Criminal Defense Attorney, has extensive first-hand experienced in criminal defense and civil law. He can help you with your OWI, drunk driving, drivers license restoration, expungement (for felony or misdemeanor), criminal felonies, criminal misdemeanors, traffic ticket and much more. Mr. Knappmann enrolls in continuing legal education and keeps his clients updated with the ever changing state and federal laws that may apply to your case and your legal rights. Stop the stress and call OWI Attorney John Knappmann and get your free phone consultation and begin to fight your OWI or drunk driving case with one phone call.
Mitchell T. Foster has been practicing law since 1992. He has developed a specialty in the area of criminal defense and drunk driving defense. In 2004 Mitch founded Mitch Foster Law, a law firm dedicated to defending the rights of the accused. Since then, Mitch has demonstrated excellence in criminal defense, having gained acquittals forclients accused of assault and battery, domestic violence, robbery,larceny, home invasion,criminal sexual conduct, fleeing and eluding, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, and driving while license suspended. Mitch has also demonstrated excellence in criminal appeals, having gained re-sentencings and early jail and prison releases for several previously convicted clients.
If you have been charged with a OWI, a drug offense or another crime in Michigan, you likely have concerns about your future. Any criminal charge can be life altering. If you are accused of a criminal offense, who do you want in your corner to protect your rights? Do you want an OWI attorney who may be willing to accept a fee for a plea? You deserve to have a lawyer who is determined, willing and able to do the hard work necessary to present a solid defense. Matt Vititoe believes that in every OWI case the government should be held to its full burden. He fully analyzes every detail to ensure that his clients' rights are protected. When you work with Mr. Vititoe, you will receive the level of service you deserve.
We have searched to find attorneys / lawyers who are experienced with DWI law and who know how to deal with the affects of being arrested for DWI. These top-rated attorneys focus a significant portion of their practices to defending those accused of DWI or DUI and they understand that the consequences of a DWI conviction can destroy reputations, families, careers, and finances. They have dedicated themselves to helping people who are in danger of losing much of what they have worked for.
These top rated attorneys are continually learning and staying abreast of the latest changes in DWI laws in the state of Michigan and have demonstrated an ability to navigate through the various courtrooms. When you have an attorney who is experienced you will feel more confident and more calm than when you are dealing with someone who is a general practice attorney who takes any and all cases.
Attorneys chosen must show they devote a significant portion of their practice to DWI defense. Lawyers chosen to be a part of Best DWI Lawyers are experts in their field and we choose who will be rated with Best DWI Lawyers. If one of our top rated attorneys receives a complaint and does not respond to it in a satisfactory manner we can and do remove them from the site.
Patrick T. Barone
"61 Commerce Ave, S.W. Suite 504
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(248) 594-4554
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Barton W. Morris, Jr.
201 E. Fourth
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-2600
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Michael J. Nichols
3452 E. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 432-9000
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John O Knappmann
2836 W Jefferson
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 931-0440
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Mitchell T. Foster
PO Box 798
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8400
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Matt Vititoe
2 E First St Ste 207
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 682-5701
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