Atty. Michael Joseph Kinlin

Atty. Michael Joseph Kinlin

Mr. Michael Joseph Kinlin is a lawyer practicing criminal, dui & dwi, criminal defense.

Lorain Lorain 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Michael Joseph Kinlin at a glance

Michael Joseph Kinlin is a Member based in Lorain, Ohio, practicing at Michael J. Kinlin Attorney at Law. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1999), and North Carolina (Inactive) (2010). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Lorain County Community College (A.P.S. Ohio, 1990). Active member of Cuyahoga County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lorain, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Joseph Kinlin is a lawyer practicing criminal, dui & dwi, criminal defense
  • Michael received a degree from Lorain County Community College in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices at Michael J. Kinlin Attorney at Law in Lorain, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Kinlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Kinlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lorain are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Joseph Kinlin

Where is Michael Joseph Kinlin's law office located?
Michael Joseph Kinlin's law practice is located in Lorain, Ohio. The firm is Michael J. Kinlin Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Kinlin handle?
Michael Joseph Kinlin focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael Joseph Kinlin practiced law?
Michael Joseph Kinlin has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Joseph Kinlin go to law school?
Michael Joseph Kinlin earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.P.S. Ohio, 1990).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Kinlin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1998
A.P.S. Ohio
Lorain County Community College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1999
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 2010

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