Clinton County, Michigan DUI Lawyers
Have you been arrested for DUI in Clinton County, Michigan? If so, call the Nichols Law Firm to receive representation from an outstanding St. Johns DUI lawyer. Call now at (888) 470-3255 for an initial consultation.
The Nichols Law Firm has a single, uncompromising mission: to resolve your legal issue. They understand the importance of your upcoming court date and know that you are probably constantly thinking about how your case will be resolved. When your reputation, criminal record, and future opportunities are at risk, it is easy to feel hopeless about the outcome of your case. It is possible to avoid the harshest of penalties, and to do this, it is important that you enlist the help of a qualified and competent St. Johns DUI lawyer.
The St. Johns DUI lawyers at the Nichols Law Firm are fierce advocates for their clients. They want you to know that your life is not over after you have been charged with DUI, and that they have found many of their clients are the victims of gross injustice due to the fault of the investigators on their DUI case.
If you have been arrested for DUI in Clinton County, you will find the best representation with the Nichols Law Firm. During one of their cases, a Federal Judge looked at the defendant and remarked that they had an extraordinarily good lawyer. This is because at Nichols Law Firm, the St. Johns DUI lawyers diligently comb over every detail of each case, working with a degree of professionalism that impresses all in the courtroom.
Michigan’s drunk driving offense is known as Operating While Impaired (OWI) but can be interchanged with the term DUI. Another drunk driving offense is known as Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI), which is a lesser charge.
A first time DUI offender in Michigan can receive up to 93 days in jail, up to $500 in fines, and 6 points added on their driver’s license. If your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) exceeds .17%, you may be sentenced up to six months in jail. A DUI conviction can increase your insurance premiums as well.
Mike Nichols, adjunct law professor and author of The Michigan OWI Handbook, represents clients in Clinton County who face DUI charges. He is sharp and is passionate about DUI law, and meticulously studies the facts of each case. He challenges law enforcement and prosecutors to prove the validity of their evidence in court, and often uncovers evidence against suspected DUI offenders has been compromised by negligent investigation.
Mike Nichols is a St. Johns DUI lawyer who is uncommonly immersed in every emerging issue stemming from current DUI law. He produces articles commenting on topics ranging from measurement uncertainty, haphazard police procedures during DUI investigations, and falsified records on a simulator check done by the local police department. It is obvious from Mike Nichols’s research that he is thoughtful, dedicated, and fervently believes in upholding true justice. When the police department and prosecutors are not doing their job, Mike Nichols is. He protects his clients from the unfair and questionable evidence that is often used against them during their DUI case.
Wendy M. Schiller-Nichols, founder of Nichols Law Firm, established the firm based on the belief that the client’s case outcome was a direct reflection of the dedication and professionalism of their attorney. She has litigated many cases ranging from injury due to automobile negligence, to medical malpractice, dog bite, slip and fall, and products liability. Wendy Schiller-Nichols graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, graduating with Distinction. Her undergraduate degree was acquired from the University of Memphis. She believes in a simple but ethical philosophy: work hard for the client.
Karen Phillips focuses on criminal defense and is an accomplished Clinton County DUI lawyer. One of her successes in court came after the representation of a defendant during Michigan’s infamous “cedarfest” riots when she won an acquittal on 3 charges for her client. She defended one client from a 4-year felony conviction and has had OWI charges reduced to reckless driving. Karen Phillips is certified by the manufacturer of the breath instrument used in Michigan. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University, and received her juris doctorate from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Clinton County DUI lawyer Joshua M. Covert practices criminal law and focuses on defense of individuals who are charged with driving while impaired by medical marijuana and other drugs. He has experience in complex medical marijuana issues and has successfully had cases dismissed and has achieved not guilty verdicts by jury. He graduated from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and is completing his Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cooley as well. Joshua Covert is a member of the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan, and is a member of NORML, working to reform marijuana laws.
To review your case with a St. Johns DUI lawyer at Nichols Law Firm, call (888) 470-3255 now for your initial consultation.