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Michael Villar

Michael Villar

Villar Law Offices
  • Business Law, Criminal Law, Divorce ...
  • Eastern District of Michigan, Michigan, Western District of Michigan
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Biography

Mr. Villar graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and went on to hold clerkships for the Honorable George R. Corsiglia in the Allegan Circuit Court and for the Michigan Court of Appeals. Since entering private practice in 1993, Mr. Villar has participated in numerous high visibility cases throughout Southwest Michigan.

Mr. Villar has also worked for one of the largest law firms in America, Dorsey & Whitney. Dorsey & Whitney employed over 330 attorneys and had offices in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Brussels (Belgium), London (England), and Paris (France). While demanding, Dorsey & Whitney prepared Mr. Villar for legal practice at the highest levels. Mr. Villar brings the same high quality of legal representation to Ottawa, Allegan, and surrounding counties..

Mr. Villar's practice includes criminal defense, drunk driving, automobile accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, divorce, family law, general civil litigation, wills and trusts, corporate law, and medical malpractice. Mr. Villar is committed to excellence. His broad-based litigation experience and expertise ensures that his clients are very well represented in the courtroom. Call today and put Mr. Villar's expertise to work for you.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    DUI & DWI
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • General Civil
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Eastern District of Michigan
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Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
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Western District of Michigan
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6th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
Villar Law Offices
- Current
Owner/Attorney at Villar Law Offices in Allegan, Michigan.
Real Estate Broker
State of Michigan
- Current
Of Counsel Attorney for Verde Law Offices.
Verde Law Offices
- Current
Of Counsel Attorney for Verde Law Offices in Holland, Michigan.
Owner/Attorney
Allegan Law Offices
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Owner of Allegan Law Offices.
Judicial Law Clerk.
Michigan Court of Appeals
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Law Clerk/Pre-Hearing Attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Judicial Law Clerk
Allegan County Circuit Court
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Law Clerk to the Honorable George R. Corsiglia.
Education
Lipscomb University
B.S. | Social Work
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University of Michigan Law School
J.D. | Law
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Awards
Superb Rated Attorney
AVVO
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney & Practice Magazine
Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Superb Rated Attorney
AVVO
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney
American Association of Attorney Advocates
Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney
American Association of Attorney Advocates
Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Superb Rated Attorney
AVVO
10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys - Michigan
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney - Michigan
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Superb Rated Attorney
AVVO
National Trial Lawyers TOP 100 Criminal Defense Attorney
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine
10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys
American Instituted of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Best of the Best Criminal Attorney
Holland Sentinel
Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo
Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo
Best of the Best Criminal Attorney 2018
Holland Sentinel
10 Best Attorneys in Michigan
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo
10 Best Attorneys in Michigan
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo
10 Best Attorneys in Michigan
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Top OWI Attorneys in Michigan
The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC
Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo
Excellent Rated Attorney
Avvo
Professional Associations
Allegan County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Michigan State Bar  # 46324
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
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Allegan Downtown Development Authority
Member
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People to People Ambassadors
Attorney Delegate to Cuban Government
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Activities: Traveled to Cuba with 30 American Attorneys to discuss procedures to address Cuban children refugees in the US with one Cuban parent still residing in Cuba.
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Allegan County Bar Association
President
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Allegan County Bar Association
Vice President
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A Day In the Life of Joe Taxpayer
Allegan County News
Speaking Engagements
Should your business become an LLC?, Local Business Conference
Websites & Blogs
Website
Villar Law Offices – Allegan, Kalamazoo, Holland, Ottawa, Michigan Criminal Law, Divorce and Famlily Law, Personal Injury, Auto Accident Attorney
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Villar Law Offices – Allegan, Kalamazoo, Holland, Ottawa, Michigan Criminal Law, Divorce and Famlily Law, Personal Injury, Auto Accident Attorney
Contact & Map
Villar Law Offices
139 Riverfront Plaza
Allegan, MI 49010
Telephone: (269) 673-3292
Fax: (269) 200-2549
Verde Law Offices
281 N. 120th Ave.
Holland, MI 49024
Telephone: (616) 299-5433