Michael Villar
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney Villar Law Offices
Year: 2012 - Current
Description: Owner/Attorney at Villar Law Offices in Allegan, Michigan.
Of Counsel Attorney for Verde Law Offices. Verde Law Offices
Year: 2007 - Current
Description: Of Counsel Attorney for Verde Law Offices in Holland, Michigan.
Owner/Attorney Allegan Law Offices
Year: 1993 - 2007
Description: Owner of Allegan Law Offices.
Judicial Law Clerk. Michigan Court of Appeals
Year: 1992 - 1993
Description: Law Clerk/Pre-Hearing Attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Judicial Law Clerk Allegan County Circuit Court
Year: 1991 - 1992
Description: Law Clerk to the Honorable George R. Corsiglia.
Real Estate Broker State of Michigan
Year: 2007 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Allegan County Bar Association President (1996 - 1997)
Allegan County Bar Association Member (2018 - Current)
Michigan State Bar  # 46324 Member (1991 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (2017 - 2020)
Allegan Downtown Development Authority Member (2012 - 2020)
People to People Ambassadors Attorney Delegate to Cuban Government (2001 - 2001)
Allegan County Bar Association Vice President (1995 - 1996)
Publications
A Day In the Life of Joe Taxpayer Allegan County News (January, 2008)
Awards
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Top OWI Attorneys in Michigan
The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC 2015.0
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Excellent Rated Attorney
Avvo 2012.0
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Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo 2015.0
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10 Best Attorneys in Michigan
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2015.0
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Best of the Best Criminal Attorney 2018
Holland Sentinel 2018.0
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10 Best Attorneys in Michigan
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2016.0
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Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney
American Association of Attorney Advocates 2022.0
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Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney
American Association of Attorney Advocates 2022.0
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Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2022.0
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Superb Rated Attorney
AVVO 2021.0
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10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys - Michigan
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2021.0
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Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney - Michigan
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2021.0
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Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2021.0
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Superb Rated Attorney
AVVO 2020.0
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National Trial Lawyers TOP 100 Criminal Defense Attorney
The National Trial Lawyers 2020.0
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Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2020.0
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10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys
American Instituted of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2020.0
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Best of the Best Criminal Attorney
Holland Sentinel 2019.0
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Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo 2019.0
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Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo 2016.0
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Superb Rated Attorney
AVVO 2022.0
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Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo 2018.0
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Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo 2017.0
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10 Best Attorneys in Michigan
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2017.0
Education
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Lipscomb University B.S. | Social Work
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University of Michigan Law School J.D. | Law
Year: 1988 - 1990
Speaking Engagements
Should your business become an LLC?, Local Business Conference, January 1, 2010
Should your business become an LLC?, Local Business Conference, January 1, 2010
Websites
https://villarlawoffices.com/
Villar Law Offices – Allegan, Kalamazoo, Holland, Ottawa, Michigan Criminal Law, Divorce and Famlily Law, Personal Injury, Auto Accident Attorney
Villar Law Offices
139 Riverfront Plaza, Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 200-2549
Verde Law Offices
281 N. 120th Ave., Holland, MI 49024