Atty. William McCririe

Atty. William McCririe

Decades of Trial Experience All attorneys go to trial, but there are a select few who truly live for it. William McCririe is proud to be one of those few.

Lansing Lansing 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About William McCririe at a glance

William McCririe is an Associate based in Lansing, Michigan, practicing at Glaza Law. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1982). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. (—) and Michigan State University (—). Serands clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Decades of Trial Experience All attorneys go to trial, but there are a select few who truly live for it
  • William McCririe is proud to be one of those few
  • He thoroughly enjoys preparing for trial: reading and connecting with jurors, selecting the right experts, crafting succinct and probing witness questions and taking any necessary steps to make clients comfortable with the process
  • It is not unusual to find Mr. McCririe meeting with clients and their families evenings and weekends before and during trial
  • he fights like it’s his own life on the line
  • Mr. McCririe served as a Livingston County prosecutor for over 16 years giving him the invaluable experience of knowing the prosecution’s methods, strategically guessing their next moves and staying one step ahead in his fight for securing his clients’ freedom
  • A Former Prosecutor in Your Corner Born and raised in Michigan, Mr. McCririe had an early interest in the law as his father was an attorney
  • He attended Brighton High School and received his pre law degree from Michigan State University
  • He earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and passed the bar in 1982
  • Directly after law school, Mr. McCririe works as an attorney for the cities of Southfield and Lansing
  • In 1996 he was appointed Livingston County Clerk and served on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners for five years, two of which he was chairperson
  • Mr. McCririe has worked in private practice, both with his father and solo, and was an Assistant Prosecutor for Livingston County for over 16 years
  • Professional Associations and Memberships • State Bar of Michigan

Practice Areas Explained

William McCririe's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lansing are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is William McCririe's law office located?
William McCririe's law practice is located in Lansing, Michigan. The firm is Glaza Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William McCririe handle?
William McCririe focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has William McCririe practiced law?
William McCririe has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
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Practice Areas

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Michigan State University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1982

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