Ingham County DUI Lawyers
Ingham County DUI lawyer Mike Nichols of the Nichols Law Firm is uncompromising in his mission to resolve your legal troubles. His firm understands the frustration and stress that accompany a criminal charge, and are aware of the many concerns you must have as your court date approaches. After all, your very reputation and future opportunities are at risk, and the threat of a permanent criminal record can certainly lead to feelings of hopelessness and anxiety. It is possible to avoid some of these penalties, to do so, you must acquire the experienced help of a qualified Lansing DUI lawyer.
The Nichols Law Firm’s team of Lansing DUI lawyers are fierce defenders of their clients. Your life is not over after having received a DUI charge. Many of their cases are resolved favorably, and in many cases the firm has uncovered injustice due to the fault of arresting officers and investigators. You will have the full support of a DUI attorney who can challenge evidence brought against you and fight to have your penalties reduced or ideally, your case dropped altogether.
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Ingham County, the best representation you can enlist is with an Ingham County DUI lawyer at the Nichols Law Firm. During one of the cases handled by the firm, a Federal Judge pointed out to the defendant that they had an extraordinary lawyer. This kind of reputation was built by the dedication and thoroughness of the firm, each of the attorneys are examples of the highest levels of professionalism and are well experienced in courtroom proceedings.
As a first time DUI offender in the state of Michigan, you can expect to receive up to 93 days in jail, and up to $500 in fines. There is a point system in Michigan, and six points may be added to your driver’s license for a first conviction. If your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) happens to exceed .17, you may be facing a six month jail sentence. A DUI conviction will also increase the insurance premiums you must pay.
Fight your penalties with adequate representation, and call an Ingham County DUI lawyer at the Nichols Law Firm today.
Mike Nichols
Lansing DUI lawyer Mike Nichols has worked as an adjunct law professor and is the author of the Michigan OWI Handbook. He represents clients in Ingham County who have been accused of a DUI. He is known for his passionate and sharp-witted strategies in court, as well as his thoroughness in combing through the facts of each case. He will challenge law enforcement and the case brought against you by the prosecutor. He will do his best to disprove the validity of evidence brought against you, and you may be surprised to learn how often uncovering evidence leads to proof that a suspected DUI offense was actually compromised by negligence on the part of the arresting officers. Mike Nichols believes with all his heart in a true justice system. He strives to uphold that justice, and present each and every client with the best defense available.
Wendy M. Schiller
Wendy M. Schiller-Nichols established the firm in the hope that the client’s case outcome would be a direct reflection of the dedication and professionalism of their attorney. Wendy Schiller-Nichols is a graduate from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she graduated with distinction. Her undergraduate degree was earned at the University of Memphis.
Karen Phillips
Karen Phillips is an accomplished Lansing DUI lawyer with a focus in criminal defense. One of her more well known successes in court was for her representation of a client during Michigan’s infamous “cedarfest” riots. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University, and received her juris doctorate from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Joshua M. Covert
Ingham County DUI lawyer Josh Covert focuses his practice on criminal law, with a focus on cases dealing with medicinal marijuana and DUI defense for drivers charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. His work also included writing a series of motions which ended with laws for marijuana possession charges being dismissed before even reaching trial.
Joshua M. Covert graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2011. For his Master of Laws (LLM) degree, his curriculum focused on medical marijuana and criminal law. Josh Covert is a member of several professional organizations including: Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan (CDAM) and is also a member of the NORML legal committee (NLC) working to reform marijuana laws.
Nichols Law Firm will discuss your DUI during an initial consultation. Call now to begin the process of fighting your charges, (517) 507-3255.