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Williams & Associates - Traverse City, MI

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Traverse City, MI

125 Park Street Suite 290 Traverse City, MI 49684

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  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 1 Attorney Rating
  • 20 Years 
    Experience

Traverse City Criminal Defense Law Firm

Updated: 03/03/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense
  • Sex Offense
  • Drugs
  • Owi

Reviews

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  • By Alexis T. on Aug. 02, 2025
    Hired Law firm 2023-2025
    Recommends this Law firm
    Jesse Williams is hands down the attorney you want in your corner. He helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life, and from the very beginning, he and his team were right there when I needed them. Jesse is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also caring, understanding, and genuinely supportive. What stood out the most was how he made me feel seen, heard, understood, and never judged. He made a stressful legal process feel manageable and less overwhelming. I was always kept in the loop. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my (many) questions, and made the whole process feel less heavy. I knew my best interest was his top priority. Jesse has this calm, confident energy that instantly puts you at ease. And when it came time to be in the courtroom, he was even more impressive. He was sharp, prepared, and truly fighting for me. I felt safe with him by my side the entire way. I never felt like just another case. I felt like a real person who mattered. He goes above and beyond, and I’ll forever be grateful to him and his team. He’s the one you want when it really matters. I truly don’t know what I would’ve done without him.
  • By Anonymous on Apr. 28, 2025
    Hired Law firm 2024
    just now New Between the fake strategy Jesse sold me to gain my trust, to never being on time to any of my court appearances and not even realizing the victim impact statement was submitted until the judge informed him that it was he is beyond the least professional attorney I have experienced. Go anywhere else other than Jesse Williams. He immoderately jumped on the prosecutors side telling me what is wrong with me and how “he could relate” all he does is work deals with the prosecutor. I accepted a plea deal once he showed me multiple times how incompetent he is. Stay away.
  • By Vickie P. on Jul. 24, 2022
    Hired Law firm 2021-2022
    Recommends this Law firm
    Jesse and his entire staff went above and beyond to help in the very complicated and controversial case that I hired him to represent my grandson. I would highly recommend him. He and his staff will always have my immense respect and gratitude.
  • By Anonymous on Mar. 16, 2021
    Hired Law firm 2020-2021
    Recommends this Law firm
    Jesse Williams and Associates were very professional and knowledgeable about the case that we brought to him. On a personal level, Mr. Williams and his associates were available and responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. He fought hard for us in the courtroom. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Williams & Associates.

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Jesse L. Williams

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James W. Amberg

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Traverse City, MI

125 Park Street
Suite 290
Traverse City, MI 49684

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Phone: 231-735-8575

Fax: 231-929-8341

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Website: https://www.amberglawnorth.com

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