Eaton County, Michigan DUI Lawyers
The Nichols Law Firm is focused on providing prompt, professional service to all clients facing DUI charges in Eaton County. Their attorneys understand how important your case is to you, and how much stress and disruption it is likely causing in your life. For this reason, these Eaton County DUI lawyers make it a priority to respond to phone calls and emails quickly and treat each case as if it was their only one. Their mission is to resolve your legal issue, and they can accomplish this by guiding you through every step of the process.
To give an example of the type of service the Nichols Law Firm provides: a gentleman was charged with a Michigan DUI over the holiday season while visiting from out of state. Waverly DUI lawyer Mike Nichols filed a motion to suppress based on evidence that the arresting officer had conducted a careless investigation. The client also submitted to substance abuse testing and, pending the results, the court agreed to resolve the case with no probation or jail sentence, the recommendation of a restricted license, and that the results of chemical testing would not be reported to his home state. To see what the Nichols Law Firm can do for you, call (517) 588-0009 for a consultation. You may also fill out the consultation form found on the left side of this page.
In the state of Michigan, drunk driving is one of the most commonly prosecuted crimes. There are two major routes that prosecution can follow, the first being the results of chemical testing showing a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher, and the second involving visible evidence of impaired driving. There are many known inaccuracies inherent within the Datamaster testers, and you need an Eaton County DUI lawyer who is well-versed in the operation and testing procedures of the machines if you submitted a breath sample.
Mike Nichols has extensive knowledge of the process by which the machine measures alcohol content, as well as the correct testing and calibrating procedures. Many times the tests are not conducted properly by law enforcement, and it takes an attorney with a shrewd eye to determine procedural mistakes. Write down, if possible, as many details as you remember surrounding the way the officer conducted your test and report these details to your Waverly DUI lawyer.
The Nichols Law Firm assists clients facing all kinds of drunk driving charges in Michigan. When you retain one of their Eaton County DUI lawyers, you may receive the benefits of not just one attorney, but the collaborative efforts of a team. The tenacious Nichols Law Firm views the ability to handle your case as a privilege, duty, and honor. Call them today to discuss your case.
Eaton County DUI lawyer, Mike Nichols, is one of the lead litigators in the state of Michigan. Since 1999, he has practiced law and has handled numerous cases of all kinds. Calling on his 10 year career as a broadcast journalist covering the state capitol, Mike Nichols participates in the Legislative Committee for the Family Law Council of the State Bar of Michigan. He has been voted a “SuperLawyer” and authored the Michigan OWI Handbook for West Publishing. In addition to his other memberships, this Waverly DUI lawyer is a member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan; the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; the National College of Drunk Driving Defense; the State Bar of Michigan Criminal Law, Business Law, and Family Law Sections, for the latter of which he serves on the Legislative Committee; the American Inns of Court; Michigan State University College of Law Chapter and; the Ingham County Bar Association.
Founding attorney Wendy Schiller-Nichols began the firm in 2006 with the intention of providing dedicated and professional service to clients. She strongly believes that her greatest goal is to work hard to achieve her clients’ desired results. Having graduated from the University of Memphis and the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Wendy Schiller-Nichols is a member of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Ingham County Bar Association.
Attorney Karen Phillips joined the Nichols Law Firm in 2007 after working as a lawyer for other firms. In the time since she became a Waverly DUI lawyer, Karen Phillips has had considerable success and has defended many clients from their DUI charges. A cum laude graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School who finished almost a full year ahead of schedule, Karen Phillips was very involved in school organizations and accolades for her exceptional contributions. Karen Phillips is a member of the Ingham County Bar Association and is certified to operate the Datamaster breath test instrument.
Eaton County DUI lawyer Joshua Covert is devoted to criminal law and has a specific focus on impaired driving by medical marijuana and other drugs. He earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, cum laude. The focus of his Master of Laws (LLM) degree is on criminal law, and he has tailored his curriculum to focus on marijuana law.
If you are in need of a steadfast DUI defender, do not hesitate to call the Nichols Law Firm at (517) 588-0009. You may also fill out the consultation form found on the left side of this page. It is very important that your lawyer has enough time to build a stellar defense, and some evidence may be time sensitive.