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Barone Defense FirmOf Counsel
Karl Numinen
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Karl Numinen

4.9
71 reviews

280 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Birmingham, MI 48009

Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes, DUI / OWI and 5 more

About Karl Numinen

With over 20 years of experience as a courtroom litigator, Karl P. Numinen became “of counsel” to the Barone Defense Firm in 2011. Mr. Numinen has developed an excellent reputation in the field thanks to his thorough case preparation and winning track record.

In addition to his role at the firm, Mr. Numinen is also a partner of Pence & Numinen, located in Marquette, Michigan. Thanks to his considerable knowledge related to the defense of drinking drivers and personal relationships with those in the local criminal justice system, Mr. Numinen is an asset to the Barone Defense Firm’s clients located throughout the Upper Peninsula.

• President, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (2020)

• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

• AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

• Listed, SuperLawyers since 2011

• Superb Rating, AVVO since 2011

• Named, Best Lawyers in America

• Named, Leading Lawyers

• Member, Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney

Mr. Numinen has obtained acquittals in jury trials in state and federal courts on many cases including:

• Murder

• Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree

• Robbery

• DUI

• Felony Vehicular Assault

• Tax Fraud

• Possession of Explosives

• Possession and Distribution of Drugs

In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Numinen also has the distinction of obtaining the highest jury verdict in Marquette County history on a personal injury case. He has been listed multiple times in Lawyer's Weekly annual report of Michigan's Highest Jury Verdicts and Settlements for personal injury and wrongful death cases.

 

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Karl Numinen got this award in 2021

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Posted by anonymous
October 14, 2021
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Having Karl Numinen as my attorney has not only been meaningful, but choosing him was the best decision I could have ever made. The entire direction I felt my life going in was redirected by Karl’s intelligence and years of experience in protecting his clients. His fierceness and strength shined through during my case, and gave me such a sense of pride, that I myself would never want to be on the opposing side,sitting across from him. To say my life is no longer filled with worry day in and day out because of Karl would be an understatement. There is no doubt in my mind that he is the best attorney anyone could ask for.

 
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November 13, 2010
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He has had some very high profile cases in my area, but I believe treated my case as well as those

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April 20, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law 3
    • Sex Crimes
    • Drug Crimes
    • Theft
  • Other 4
    • DUI / OWI
    • Health Care Fraud
    • Gun Crimes
    • White Collar Defense

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $200 - $250/hr
    Open 24 Hours
    Accepted Credit Cards
    Other
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Barone Defense Firm
  • Additional Links
    https://www.baronedefensefirm.com/karl-numinen.html

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Michigan
    1992, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Honors: American Jurisprudence Award, Trial Workshop; American Jurisprudence Award, Family Law; Dean's List
    Other Education
    Michigan State University
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1963
    Lansing, Michigan, October 11, 1963

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280 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 200Birmingham, MI 48009U.S.A.

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