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Aggressive and Effective With Your Opponent - Approachable and Compassionate with You - Experience the Difference Today, Risk-Free. The attorneys at the Doak Law Firm have been serving the Northern Michigan Community for 17 Years. We know how to fight for what matters. Lawyers are greedy because they are being paid to help me with a real problem or profiting from my misfortune.

So a broken leg isn't a real problem and no one profits from your misfortune? You don't see a room of volunteer doctors ready to set your leg for free, do you? 1. Marijuana is basically legal. This is false. Marijuana is illegal under both state and federal law. The medical marijuana act gives someone who complies with the act an exemption from prosecution in Michigan.
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Burden of Proof: There are two types of burden of proof. The burden of producing evidence means that you, as a litigant, must put on evidence to sustain your case or it will be dismissed. Usually the person with the burden of producing evidence goes first in the court room. For example, in a child custody case, the person asking for a change in custody bears the burden of producing evidence.
If your being accused of a crime you need to contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. Being accused of a crime can change your life and seriously impact your future. Your freedom, employment, family and reputation may all be at risk. Aggressive criminal defense lawyers fight for you when these important values are at stake, which is why it is important to get in touch with an experienced attorney.
Just because the police or someone in the community believe that something you did is crime, does not mean it is a crime and it doesn't mean that you did it. However, this is how a criminal charge starts. Someone believes you committed a crime and it is reported to the police or a police officer observes it.
Driving Under the Influence is a crime that many law-abiding good people face. It is a crime with penalties that are far-reaching. And it is a mistake that many people make. Instead of beating yourself up about getting charged, it is important to take the right steps from beginning. There are entire books written on the defense of this one crime.
Domestic violence is one of the most commonly charged crimes. As criminal defense lawyers we literally are always defending people accused of domestic violence. If you are accused of domestic violence, it is important that your read our page on understanding criminal bonds. If you violate bond, you can be put in jail pending a trial.
Reviews (11)
Christina Lauber
Christina Lauber
Jan 07, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Jody had worked with me in a couple cases and both were very good outcomes. I was completely stressed out about my child support case and she ended getting me everything I wanted. I highly recommend her!
Riley Southwell
Riley Southwell
Nov 15, 2021
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Hired her for a criminal case. She said we would go to trial and most likely win. We never went to trial. Paid $3000 for her experience and to fight a probation violation and she never told me it didnt matter what evidence i had that it was solely up tothe judge. If i knew that i would have never hired her. She is only in it for the money, not to help.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller
Apr 15, 2020
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Jodi helped my mom with a situation she encountered. Would highly Recommend Jodi for any of your Attorney needs. Can’t thank you enough.
Doug Dean
Doug Dean
Sep 09, 2017
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Quite disappointing. Chose this firm on the basis of reviews. Called three times and left messages. Sent one background email to the indicated contact address. Three weeks later - no responses at all. Not what one would expect from a top firm. We've contacted another firm instead.
Tom Winchester
Tom Winchester
May 04, 2017
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We have had several family legal matters in the last few years. I truly wish I would have found Jody the first my son got involved with the courts! She is a highly talented attorney that really cares about her clients. I can always count on her to know what to do. She is busy and still communicates with you. I really don't think you want an attorney that is not busy. She is the best.
Bekki Brusse
Bekki Brusse
Nov 10, 2016
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Very friendly and comfortable environment. She worked very hard for me and gave excellent results!
Shelby R. Balch
Shelby R. Balch
Oct 29, 2016
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Jodi you are amazing at what you do. You helped me so much and I can't thank you enough.
Crystal Weaver
Crystal Weaver
Jul 20, 2016
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I thought when I divorced my husband 10 years ago that I just needed to make it through the divorce and everything would be okay. I didn't realize back then that having two kids together meant that things would get harder, not easier. Changing schools, getting cooperation with medical issues, wanting to move for a better job - all of those things require the agreement of both parents or motioning the court for changes. I appreciate being able to consult with someone who understands how the system works instead of trying to figure it all out myself - goodness knows what a mess that can become!
Dillon Schepperly
Dillon Schepperly
Jun 29, 2016
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Jodi is awesome and gets the job done like no one else. Her passion makes it amazing
Tami Frost Thrush
Tami Frost Thrush
Feb 01, 2015
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Jodi is one of a kind what a super attorney if you need someone to handle your troubles don't wait call Jodi. Very very amazing woman with a huge heart!
David Campbell
David Campbell
May 21, 2014
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I was definitely in over my head .and jodi helped me keep my children .she is a true friend and a god send in the courtroom. We should all know how hard those are to come by .forever grateful .Dave