He went above and beyond to save my driver's license. I got into a bad OWI and faced losing my job…read moreand shaking up my family life. Patrick gave solid advice from our first call. Listen, do the counseling, I learned a bunch and it help my cSe. Patrick saves my life from big damage.- he gets the job done right.

Patrick was amazing to work with easy to understand a beast in the courtroom. He got my second DUI…read moredrop-down to an driving. I did not receive any classes or have to jump through any hoops all I had to do was pay my fines which was only $400, Patrick was the best $3,000 I have ever spent, thanks for all the amazing work Patrick I will highly recommend you to all my friends!!

Mr. Jesse Williams took my case even though it was a little odd. I was being charged with Stalking…read more The charge was based on fabricated evidence. There was no truth in it. I call the case Malicious Prosecution. Mr. Williams methodically looked at all the "evidence" and took his findings to the prosecutor who finally dismissed the charges due to lack of evidence before trial was convened. I highly recommend Mr. Williams if you need a defense attorney. He knows his craft. He is logical and intelligent. I doubt you could find better anywhere.

From the owner: Criminal defense lawyer specializing in DUI, possession, medical marijuana, personal injury,…read morefelony, misdemeanor, local, state, and federal courts, marijuana cases, DWI, OWI, OULI

Gary is an awesome lawyer he has helped me for years in cases and helped me win. He is fair he…read morereally cares about you as a person and helping you through worst times of your life.. And yes I am a woman and he has never done or said anything inappropriate. Gary has always been very professional very honest and committed to your case.. I have recommended him to several people and I would definitely come back if I need his help.

If your an attractive woman I would NOT use this attorney. I've never felt more taken advantage of…read moreduring a very difficult and vulnerable time in my life. Im so disgusted as to how things were handled and have heard other horror stories from other woman who used this attorney. He wasn't prepared in court and because of the nature in the case it was the most horrifying thing I've ever gone thru in my life. Do not make the same mistake I did.

I hired Paul Jarboe in 2011. His actions still haunt me 7 years later. He left me broken. I had the…read moreevidence to prove my innocence to the judge. I just needed someone to help me speak. Instead, Paul silenced me. My innocence was EVERYTHING to me but irrelevant to him. Instead of defending me, he threatened me w/ 6 years in prison but then offered to take it away again if I plead guilty (& paid him thousands for his retainer fee). Later, when I tried to stand up for myself his partner physically prevented me from showing my evidence to the judge. She made me leave it on a chair in the back of the courtroom so that I wouldn't take it up to the judge. Whatever their motives were, they were NOT in my best interests. I JUST NEEDED A VOICE! Instead, I was silenced from telling what happened and punished for something I didn't do. Now I'm suffering with symptoms of PTSD. I'm a broken human being now.

Excellent experience with this practice for my will! Everyone was quick, efficient, and the…read morepricing was definitely affordable. I couldn't have been more satisfied with the results and will continue using them in the future for any legal needs. A+!

After paying the above normal retainer, he spent a half hour with me tooting his own horn, I was…read moretold by letter from this attorney, when I was to appear in court on a certain date, I showed up he was there, and not only did he not know my name, had me show up on wrong date. He tried to joke about it, but with a matter so serious, I needed seriousness not foolishness. In the end the effort put forth in my case had the same result as others who had not retained a lawyer. Not many things promised were delivered, if any for that matter. If your looking for an accurate trustworthy person/firm to represent you, I wouldn't recommend this attorney or firm, even for the simplest of cases.

Clarence was far more interested in making jokes and representing as many clients as possible that…read morehe never met with me, except for the initial consultation; even refused to answer phone calls. Obviously only concerned with making a much money as he can at the expense of his clients. SO unprofessional its laughable

Drunk Driver lawyer intends to represent a "quasi" car dealer ship. As long as the money is green,…read moreRobby never turns anyone away, with this "catch-all" jack of all trades master of none, skeleton "motely crew" firm. This Yelp review is a masterpiece of "prior bad acts" evidence. It shows that Robert Whims has a documented history of abandonment, poor communication, and dismissive behavior. In the legal world, we call this a pattern of practice. Whims' letter to me failed employing "extortion" and "jail" to distract from the fact that he has no defense for his client's mechanical fraud. Hence, this Yelp review mirrors that aggressive energy, focusing on Robert's unprofessionalism and his phony "tough guy" posturing which masks a lack of legal substance. Mailbox Stalking "Attorney" with a History of Abandoning Clients Rating: SubZero. "If you are looking for an attorney who values professionalism, ethics, or basic respect for the law, keep looking. My experience with Robert ("Bert") Whims confirms exactly what other reviewers have warned about: a 'difficult personality' who substituted actual legal work with bizarre intimidation tactics. In my matter, rather than addressing a clear-cut case of mechanical fraud and a breach of Express Warranty (MCL 440.2313) by Bert's client, Bert chose to spend his time--and presumably his client's money--playing 'private investigator.' Bert actually sent me photos of my own residence and mailbox in an attempt to unnerve me. It was as 'creepy' as it was legally irrelevant. It seems Whims prefers acting like a cut-rate detective rather than a member of the Bar. Bert's communication style is exactly what other former clients have described: dismissive, aggressive, and devoid of professional courtesy. Instead of a legal defense, he offered ad hominem attacks and 'tough guy' posturing that would be embarrassing for a first-year law student, let alone a seasoned practitioner. It is no surprise to hear from his own colleagues in the Traverse City area that he is held in low regard and described as 'different' and 'difficult.' If he treats his paying clients like 'juice not worth the squeeze'--dropping them weeks before mediation after pocketing $10,000--imagine how he treats those on the other side of a desk. By including the detail about him taking pictures of your house, you make the review current and specific. This tells anyone reading this that Bert hasn't changed; he's still using the same "off" demeanor mentioned in the 2025 review. Reputational Friction: Mentioning that "his own colleagues" don't hold him in high regard is the most painful part of the review for a lawyer. In a small town like Traverse City, reputation is the primary currency. Cost Analysis: Bert is a "bad investment." By mentioning the "$10,000" and the "juice not worth the squeeze" quote from the previous client, WARNING to future clients that he will take their money and run = Fleecing. DMITRIY CHERKASOV volunteering as this next guinea pig. Berts phones are not ringing, or do so sporadically, at best. When the Traverse City news outlets (9&10 News, etc.) look up Bert after receiving my media alert, they will find these reviews. It builds a narrative that Whims is a "local problem." Next may be to draft a "Notice of Grievance" to the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission? Taking photos of a party's private residence and mailboxes to "verify address" when an email/phone/letter sufficed can be argued as harassment and a violation of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC 4.4)--which prohibits lawyers from using means that have no substantial purpose other than to embarrass or burden a third person. Whims is the type of lawyer who pounds the table because he can't pound the facts. If you want an attorney who stalks mailboxes instead of studying statutes, he's your man. If you want a professional, stay far away. Just say no to BERT.

My late father selected Mr. Whims to represent me in an OWI case. The incident happened after a…read moremedical appointment revealed that the night Christopher Cox drugged and assaulted my unconscious body for hours, I contracted something. I had zero BAC, no illicit substances, but had done a whip-it earlier in the day. Not only was I blamed for being violated by Mr. Cox, but he also refused to acknowledge the devastation that such an event would have on a survivor of childhood "Sxl" abuse. He led with a defence of "I made a bad judgment.". This was in 2019 and I am still suffering life-altering repercussions from pop'ing the clutch while parked and knocking over a trash can (that was the extent of my OWI).