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Dear Michigan Driver’s License Lawyer at CTZ Law:

I have had some suspended licenses in Michigan over the past 2 years for unpaid speeding tickets but I always paid them just sometimes late and when I was pulled over a couple times my Michigan license was suspended for not paying my traffic tickets.

I just got another DWLS because I have an unpaid speeding ticket in Sterling Heights, Michgan. I know I need an attorney because last time i went without a lawyer for a DWLS charge the judge in Rochester Hills almost threw me in jail and I had all types of probation. My question is the more DWLS charges I get on my michgan driver’s license will that mean the secretary of state will suspend my license longer?

Thanks for your help. I just need my Michigan license to driver to school at Macomb Community College and my job, and I need an attorney to help me!

I have a quick question regarding recording phone calls. I have heard in the past that laws vary state to state on if you need to inform the other party that you are recording the phone conversation or not. I’m curious what I need to do legally in Michigan. We have been getting harassed from a certain individual and before proceeding to further legal matters I would like to begin recording the phone conversations. Obviously the threat of recording may mitigate some of the harassment that we are getting, however I was under the impression that in Michigan I can record the phone conversation without their knowledge. Is that accurate or was I misinformed? Thank you in advance.

I need the best driver’s license lawyer in Michgan to help me, and you guys seem like you are themost knowledgeable drivers license lawyers in Michigan. I was convicted for drunk driving in Roseville Michigan about 4 -5 years ago and I recently got another drunk driving in Fraser Michigan (same court, 39th Judicial District Court). I am almost more concerned about my driver’s license than going to jail even though I know I may go to jail. My queston is … is it true that no matter what happens, if I get convicted of drunk driving/OWI or even impaired driving, the State of Michigan Secretary of State will take away my Michigan driver’s license privledges for 1 whole year! Can I at least drive to work if the court allows it for this year revokation of my Michigan driver’s license? Can the driver’s license attorneys at CTZ Law help??? I am freaking out.

I have a quick question regarding recording phone calls. I have heard in the past that laws vary state to state on if you need to inform the other party that you are recording the phone conversation or not. I’m curious what I need to do legally in Michigan. We have been getting harassed from a certain individual and before proceeding to further legal matters I would like to begin recording the phone conversations. Obviously the threat of recording may mitigate some of the harassment that we are getting, however I was under the impression that in Michigan I can record the phone conversation without their knowledge. Is that accurate or was I misinformed? Thank you in advance.

I had a bad spell of luck the last several years here in Michigan.  I went through a terrible divorce, lost my job, my parents died and everything in my life fell apart.  I started drinking a lot and had 3 drunk drivings all 2 in Macomb County and 1 in Oakland County Michigan.  I had a lawyer for each case, court appointed for the last one because I was broke, and my Michigan driver’s license is gone now.   I did jail time and it will be a few years before I can even appeal to have my Michigan driver’s license re-instated.

My question is that I do not even understand what is going on with my Michigan driver’s license.   I called another Michigan driver’s license lawyer off some random internet website, it took forever for them to call me back, and they didn’t seem to know what the hell they were even talking about because they didn’t make any sense.  After reading all the posts on here about Michigan drive’s license appeals it seems like you guys are the best driver’s license attorneys in Michigan for someone like me who has some major driver’s license problems.  All I want to know is how driver’s license suspensions and revocations in Michigan work and what the process and law is to get it back.  I know it’s a lot to explain so I will call you guys if you want.

Thanks!

I have a question for one of your Michigan attorneys for a drunk driving case in Shelby Township, Michigan. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine was arrested for drunk driving in Shelby Township. Although he was drunk, the Shelby Township cops had no reason to pull him over. He was not speeding, he used his turn signals, and he stopped at all stop signs. Is it still legal for police to pull him over even if he did nothing wrong? Once Shelby Township police did pull him over, he blew in the PBT breathalyzer but they point is they had no reason to pull him over to begin with. What can be done? Is an illegal stop a basis to have his case thrown out completely? Can one of your Michigan criminal defense drunk driving lawyers help?

I need a good St. Clair Shores criminal defense attorney for a drunk driving charge I recently received my first drunk driving in Michigan while leaving a Halloween party with my friends in St. Clair Shores. As a current law student, what can be done to ensure that this drunk driving charge stays off my record? Also, will I have to report this offense to Michigan’s Character and Fitness upon my completion of the J.D. program?

We have used Paul Zalewski at CTZ Law for the past 3 years. Before choosing an attorney, we interviewed several to make sure they met the requirements and had the temperment that we wanted. Paul has met all those requirments and more. He is there for us when we need him and has the available connections to handle any problems as quickly and as painlessly as possible. We have been more than pleased with his results each and every time we have used him.

Cynthia Cusack
Cardinal Recycling

I want to thank Paul Zalewski for the quick response to my other question about Michigan’s Minimum Wage Law and he is right on! Thanks for the advice and it has already helped!!!

I have another question though: I am wondering if I have any claim to personal property left behind at my ex-wife’s house. We separated in late 2000 and the divorce was final in September, 2001. In out settlement agreement there was no specific personal property mentioned as to who gets what. We had both agreed to the division of personal property and I thought I got everything I had there. Recently my kids found a collection of sports trading cards which I forgot about. I’m wondering if I have any legal rights to ask for them back? The cards were not specifically mentioned in our divorce settlement.

Thanks again Paul Zalewski and everyone at CTZ Law… you guys have earned the title of Michigan’s best lawyers!

I was pulled over by a Wayne County Sheriff coming back from Detroit Lions game. I wasn’t drunk driving or anything (although I should have been drunk because the Lions SUCK), but my Michigan license was suspended because I forgot to pay a traffic ticket for running a red light in Troy.

Will this charge result in some sort of additional suspension of my Michigan driver’s license even if I go pay that ticket in Troy tomorrow? What are the consequences against my Michigan drivers license for getting this driving with a suspensed license charge in Detroit? Desperately need driver’s license lawyers advice.

Hello, I am wondering what my options are!

I work as an outside sales rep, servicing the Michigan manufacturing industry. Paid a base pay with commissions. Work has lowered my base by 20% and due to the economy my commissions are down 35%. My year to date is down about 55% right now. Struggling to pay bills, I have depleted my savings and have let one of my credit cards go into collections. Up to date on the rest of my bills just no cash left over week to week. One of my credit cards was sent to collections for about $4500. Cant come up with the money to settle and scared i am in a death spiral and cant find a way out. Stress just to keep the bills paid and food on the table is just to much. I know you probably see much larger credit debt, but to me at this time it may as well be $1,000,000.00. Can you give some advice?

Credit Card Debt is about 7,500

I’m glad I checked out this free Michigan legal blog! You guys are really thorough in answering questions! It seems like you do everything based on your www.AllLegalMatters.com website and from this blog I know why! You seem to know the answer to every question people ask.

Are other lawyers jealous you know so much more than them lol! I bet they are, haters!

Love you guys

i have 7 drunk drivings in Michigan - but its been like 3 years since the last one. i have only had 1 susp lic ticket since then tho. i stopped drinking while driving (and during the work week althogether!!!). other than one fatal accident, i have never even been in an accident! i have 5 kids to support & need a license to work! can u help?? i heard you were the best drivers license attorneys! sum other lawyer, sum pretty boy above buffalo wild wings already rejected my case!

Just wanted to thank Paul Zalewski at CTZ Law for his help on me getting my rent reduced with our landlord even though my lease had yet to expire.  Paul worked with my landlord and was not only able to reduce my current monthly rent but convinced my landlord to dismiss all past due rent arrearages also!  Paul was persistent after his first attempt in negotiations stalled.  We ended getting more than we asked or hoped for.  Thanks again for all your help! 

These Michigan attorneys are really the best!

I have known the lawyers at CTZ for along time. Paul Zalewski is one of the most competent and kind lawyers I know. I refer everyone I know that is in need of legal servies to him. When you’re forced with making such an important decision about your representation in a court of law, make sure you pick someone who has your best interest in mind. That’s why I refer everyone I know to CTZ.

I have known the lawyers at CTZ for along time.  Paul Zalewski is one of the most competent and kind lawyers I know.  I refer everyone I know that is in need of legal servies to him.  When you’re forced with making such an important decision about your representation in a court of law, make sure you pick someone who has your best interest in mind.  That’s why I refer everyone I know to CTZ.

Your firm was recommended by a friend and as I look through all the posts, I can see why everyone thinks so highly of you guys!!! I was wondering if my employer is following the minimum wage laws in Michigan. I have a part time job with this company and I am an employee, not a 1099 contract worker. My job is primarily tip based and I was wondering how the Michigan minimum wage laws work regarding tips? Some locations I work at I get an hourly rate plus tips and some are just tips. If the tips for the night do not average out to the minimum hourly wage, what is supposed to happen? I asked the employer and he said “we get what we get” and I think he is doing something wrong. I am wondering if I am getting cheated. Also, at some locations, my employer wants a portion of our tips and I don’t think that is right. Can he take part of my tips when I am the one doing the work? I heard about a Starbucks case not too long ago where Starbucks got fined a huge amount for taking a part of employees tips. I’m wondering if Michigan allows employers to take a portion of tips? It is hard enough to find a job in this area and I feel like my employer takes advantage of his employees because we need jobs. Thanks for your help.

I have a few cedit cards that I have not paid in a long time and now some filed lawsuits and have judgments against me. I don’t make enough to even support myself but what little I make is now being garnished at my work by these credit card companies that filed ganishments against my wages in Michigan…can bankuptcy stop this? How does that work? What about other lawsuits that I know are just around the corner?

Can one of your Michigan bankruptcy law attorneys help me stop these garnishments and lawsuits???

I need help.

I was recently laid off permenantly from an automotive manufacturing company in Oakland County Michigan after working there for 9 years. I was a female in a mostly male office environment, and they didn’t do anything sexist or anything, but I am wondering if they are just worried about being sued because they talked perverted a lot, not towards me but just in general. Anyway they have offered me a decent severence package with a nice payment and the continuation of their portion of payment for my health care for a few more months, but I have to sign this contract severance agreement that’s like 5 pages long or they say I won’t get these benefits and they have no obligation to pay me if I don’t sign. It’s a non-union shop and I was a full time salary worker. I guess I just want to know what my rights are? Don’t they have to give me a severence agreement? What happens if I don’t sign? What happens if I do sign? I am not a lawyer and have no idea what all this language means?

Which leads me to my other question… I am a single mom with 1 4 year old daughter and now that I am out of a job there is no way I can keep up with my mortgage and bills unless something happens quick. If I file bankruptcy do I lose my house? What happens to my bills, my 401 k, my credit? I’m sorry if I sound stupid but this is all foreign to me I have always worked and been able to pay my bills, but in my industry and with this economy in Michigan I really don’t see finding another job in manufacturing anytime soon. I’m just scared and don’t know what to do