Business Details
9 Years
experience
Criminal Defense and Appellate Attorney in Kingsley, MI
The Law Office of Michael Horowitz provides comprehensive legal defense services in criminal, civil, and appellate matters. With over 15 years of experience in trial advocacy and appellate representation, our firm has successfully defended clients in complex cases ranging from DUI offenses to felony assault. Our practice spans Northern Michigan, including Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Charlevoix counties, with additional appellate representation in Michigan and Alaska. We combine rigorous legal research, honed through judicial clerkships and academic excellence, with personalized client advocacy.Our team prioritizes strategic defense planning, leveraging deep knowledge of criminal procedure, evidentiary challenges, and appellate frameworks to protect client rights. We maintain transparent communication throughout case progression, from initial consultation to courtroom resolution. Our commitment to justice extends to both trial litigation and post-conviction appeals, ensuring clients receive consistent, dedicated representation.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Appellate Representation
Civil Appeals
Traffic Citations
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of experience in criminal defense and appellate litigation
- Our attorney served a judicial clerkship with the Alaska Court of Appeals
- Proven success in complex DUI cases involving prescription medications and marijuana
- We handle appeals in both Michigan and Alaskan courts
- Personalized defense strategies tailored to each client's specific circumstances
What people say
Not-guilty verdicts
Successful appeals
Case dismissals
Effective motion practice
Dedicated representation
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles misdemeanors and felonies including assault, drug charges, and DUI offenses. We provide aggressive courtroom representation and pretrial motion practice. With experience in complex cases involving kidnapping and murder charges, we focus on protecting client rights through evidentiary challenges and strategic defense planning.
DUI Defense
We defend clients against drunk driving charges involving alcohol, prescription medications, and controlled substances. Our defense strategies challenge chemical test accuracy, traffic stop legality, and field sobriety testing validity. We handle license suspension hearings and mandatory penalty mitigation for first and repeat offenses.
Appellate Representation
Our appellate practice challenges unjust convictions and sentencing decisions in Michigan and Alaska courts. We prepare legal briefs, identify reversible errors, and present oral arguments. With experience in criminal and civil appeals, we focus on overturning adverse trial court decisions through meticulous legal analysis.
Civil Appeals
We represent clients appealing family law and probate court decisions. Our appellate expertise identifies procedural errors and legal misinterpretations affecting case outcomes. We provide comprehensive appellate services including brief preparation, record compilation, and oral argument presentation in state appellate courts.
Traffic Citations
Our traffic citation defense handles reckless driving, license violations, and insurance issues. We minimize penalties including license suspensions and jail time for misdemeanor traffic offenses. Through negotiated plea agreements and trial litigation, we protect driving privileges and reduce long-term consequences of traffic convictions.
People
Michael Horowitz
Attorney
Michael Horowitz graduated cum laude from University of Michigan Law School and clerked with the Alaska Court of Appeals. With 15+ years of experience, he has tried dozens of criminal cases and handled appeals in Michigan and Alaska. He founded his practice in 2017 after serving as an Alaska public defender.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense, DUI/OVI cases, and appellate litigation in Michigan and Alaska courts.
Do you handle DUI cases involving prescription medications?
Yes, we defend clients charged with impaired driving related to prescription drugs and medical conditions.
Can you represent clients in appellate courts?
Yes, we provide appellate representation in both Michigan and Alaska, challenging convictions and sentencing decisions.
What payment options are available?
We offer hourly rates, flat fees, payment plans, and accept credit cards, checks, and PayPal.
Which counties do you serve in Northern Michigan?
We represent clients in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Charlevoix, Wexford, Antrim, and surrounding counties.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone or email to arrange a consultation at our Kingsley, MI office location.
