Frank J. Manley

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Frank J. Manley: Attorney with Manley & Manley
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Exceptional Michigan criminal defense lawyer who consistently wins big cases

Frank J. Manley is a Michigan criminal defense legend – one of the finest attorneys ever to step into a courtroom. With decades of experience and more than 30,000 felony cases behind him, he’s earned a reputation as the lawyer people turn to when everything is at stake.

AV® Preeminent® rated for over 20 years, Manley has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Known statewide as “The Shark,” he’s respected for his fearless presence and ability to dismantle prosecutions at trial.

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • Marijuana Law
  • DUI & DWI
  • Expungements
  • Misdemeanors
  • Felonies
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • Violent Crime
  • White Collar Crime

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Aquinas College, B.A., 1978
Law School Attended:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Michigan; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Memberships:
Genesee County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan; National Criminal Lawyers Defense Association.
Birth Information:
Flint, Michigan, July 22, 1956
ISLN:
905204916

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (2 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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4.8/5.0 (1 review)
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