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Joseph J Blata
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Joseph J Blata

4.3
6 reviews

100 West Midland Street, Bay City, MI 48706

Assault, Child Custody, Domestic Violence and 11 more

About Joseph J Blata

Need Comprehensive Legal Experience on Your Side? Meet the Owner of Triton Legal, Joseph J. Blata

Mr. Blata’s Legal Experiences Have Taken Him Down Three Main Pathways: Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Driver’s License Appeals and Restoration.

As a driver’s license restoration attorney, Joseph J. Blata helps clients try to get their driver’s license restored. This includes driver’s license appeals to the Secretary of State, secondary appeals to the circuit court, and interlock/BAIID violations. Interlock/BAIID violations include tampering/circumvent, rolling retests, and positive alcohol tests.

Joseph J. Blata’s success rate and reputation as a driver’s license restoration attorney are impeccable. He has a great rapport with the hearing officers who preside over these cases, and he knows each hearing officer’s personality and the questions they like to ask of a petitioner. He also has an outstanding reputation with the Secretary of State in bringing quality cases to the hearing room.

Joseph J. Blata has also been practicing criminal defense for his entire law career. In his criminal defense practice, Joe has handled a multitude of misdemeanor and felony cases. These include domestic violence, assault, and possession of cocaine, fentanyl, and other drug crimes. He also takes DUI cases of every type. He has been successful both at trial and in keeping charges off the permanent record of his clients. He also cares about his clients in a personal manner, helping where he can to make sure they do not repeat the mistakes of their past.

Mr. Blata’s family law experience goes from simple, uncontested divorces to complicated custody, parenting time, and marital estate litigation. Mr. Blata will fully advise you on what you can expect while going through these processes, and will also guide you through the emotional up and downs that often occur in this area of legal practice.

Whether you need your driver’s license restored, have criminal charges against you, or need a divorce or family law attorney to advocate for you- Contact mid-Michigan’s highest rated law firm, Triton Legal PLC, today.

Education

  • J.D. – Michigan State University, 2009
  • Coursework in Pre-Med – Central Michigan University
  • Double Major in English & Psychology – University of Michigan, 1999

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Michigan, 2009
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Michigan, 2011

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense
  • Driver’s License Restoration
  • Family Law

 

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Champion Badge Silver

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Joseph J Blata got this award in 2021

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Champion Badge Platinum

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DUI/DWI
Posted by DJ
October 03, 2021
Hired Attorney

I hired Triton Legal,PLC for Dui conviction and had Joseph Blata as my attorney. The Secretary of state turned me down for a license twice before so I knew I needed an attorney to have a better chance. Well, they turned me down again and I was devastated. Mr. Blata said, we're going to appeal this. I didn't have much hope after getting turned down 3 times but I said ok, what have I got to lose. The initial payment covers an appeal also. We appealed it and I got my license back with no restrictions!! I was very satisfied with his representation. If you have trouble with Secretary of State, get a lawyer, get Triton legal.You have a way better chance with the right representation. Thanks Joseph Blata!

 
Divorce
Posted by Len
October 03, 2021
Hired Attorney

Mr. Blata was fantastic! He took a very personal approach with me & my case during a very personal time in my live (a divorce). I was not just a client, you could tell that Mr. Blata cared about me & my situation. After my divorce I received a letter from Mr. Blata that meant the world to me. Don't let finances stop you from hiring the best lawyer possible! Triton will work with you! THEY CARE!!!!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Andrew
December 12, 2023
Hired Attorney

Had a trafic ticket and a failure to show up and hired this firm they did a great job much appreciated for the help would recommend to anyone who needs a great lawyer vary professional and vary intelligent

Child Custody
Posted by Anthony
December 09, 2025
Hired Attorney

I hired this man to represent my case for child custody. 4k he charged me.. I had 50//50nevertheless sat down with to go over nothing.. just the day before the case.. showed up to court 2 x and couldn't even tell me my son's names on the case nor the ages of my children and when he spoke to me ..he had a attitude about me questioning his situation of representing me and what type of lawyer he was. He Made it loud and clear he's not someone to hire to represent a great father that raised his own children.. sad thing about he nevertheless put any effort into my case and wasted time in life that can't get backhasn't contacted me in over 1.5 yrs on a open case I paid 4k for up front Did 104 drugs at $50 x times a week randomly And passed everyone of them 16 panels. Still no visitations after 1.5 yrs into it. 3 yrs later last may son's mother dropped them off on my door and bin home since . I still have no custody no rights nor heard from the lawyer don't waste your time or money

 
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Areas of Law

  • Assault
  • Family Law 4
    • Child Custody
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law 4
    • Drug Crimes
    • Theft
    • Expungements
    • Weapons Charges
  • Gay Divorce
  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Methamphetamine Crimes

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    Other
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
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    Teams
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Owner
    Firm Name
    Triton Legal PLC
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 2%

    We do take limited cases on a pro bono basis. We consider all areas of practice in providing those services to select individuals.

  • Additional Links
    http://www.tritonlegal.com https://www.tritonlegal.com/team/joseph-j-blata/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2009, Michigan
    2011, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Michigan State University College of Law
    Class of 2009
    J.D,
    Other Education
    Central Michigan University
    Coursework in Pre-Med

    University of Michigan
    Class of 1999
    B.A.
    English and Psychology

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4.3
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100 West Midland StreetBay City, MI 48706U.S.A.

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