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Timothy Dinan

Grosse Pointe, MI

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Criminal LawYou will not get a postcard or an e-mail when you or a loved one is arrested. It will feel as if someone kicked you in the gut. My mission as a criminal defense lawyer is to protect your interests, fight for your rights and teach you about the criminal justice system. I work for you, not the courts or the prosecutor. We work with you to hold the government to their proofs and to make sure you receive all the benefits the criminal justice system offers. We don't charge for initial conferences, so call 313-821-5904 at any time.I carefully guide you through the criminal justice system, protect your rights and ensure your complete understanding of the law.  I will help you make the decisions you need to make and provide guidance so you'll never find yourself in that position again.Attorney Misconduct RepresentationI am proud to be an 'attorney's attorney' in my representation of attorneys before the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commision and the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board.  I handle all aspects of representaion from responses to Requests for Investigation to appellate briefs.  I have tried matters and entered into positive arrangements for my clients that allows them to continue their work as a lawyer without interruption.Attorney Licensing/Character and FitnessIn the area of attorney licensing in Michigan and meeting the State Bar of Michigan's Character and Fitness requirements, I have successfully represented candidates for admission through careful preparation and proper presentation to the various committees since 2004.  This is true for suspended or bisbarred attorneys seeking readmission, too.  My book, 'Manual on the Character and Fitness Process for Application to the Michigan State Bar' (Available on Amazon), https://www.amazon.com/Character-Fitness-Process-Application-Michigan/dp/1496934105/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Timothy+Dinan+book&qid=1595255581&sr=8-2explains the application process from filling out the application to hearings before the Board of Law Examiners.  I wrote the book for practitioners and law students alike to understand what is expected of them in the process.Teaching and TutoringTeaching is a great part of my work.  I like the feedback and I always learn from my students.  Teaching is what I do for all of my clients.  I teach them the law, criminal or civil procedure (depending on the type of case), and let them know the consequences of the choices they will make.Success in my practice comes from creating and developing networks.  I believe that the more networks of which you are a part, the greater chance you will find the attorney you want or get the name of the attorney you need.  If I cannot help you, I can help you find the attorney you need. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Dinan Legal Services, PLLC702 Notre DameSuite 103Grosse Pointe, MI, 48230 Office (313) 821-5904 702 Notre DameSuite 103Suite 103Grosse Pointe, MI, 48230 Office (313) 821-5904(313) 821-5904

Office: (313) 281-8534

Website: N/A

Reviews

Connor
January 7, 2022

Tim has been my attorney for the better part of three years. I came to him while in law school regarding the Michigan State Bar Character and Fitness process. Tim was instrumental in helping me achieve a C&F clearance. I am entirely certain I would not have passed C&F if not for Mr. Dinan. He is the best attorney I have ever had and he was 100% invested in myself and my case's outcome. I hold Tim in the highest regard and would recommend him to anyone. Especially those applying to the Michigan State Bar. Without Tim's guidance, wisdom, and abilities, I would not have passed through C&F. I am certain of this.

anonymous
July 6, 2021

I was referred to Mr. Dinan by another attorney regarding an issue with the Michigan Board of Law Examiners. Although I did not require his full services, Tim's advice during a consultation was instrumental in my success with the Board. Highly recommend!

anonymous
April 25, 2021

Tim helped guide me through my Character and Fitness journey. His depth of experience helped calm my nerves and kept me focused on what I needed to be doing. Tim has an admirable ability to tell you what you need to hear while calming you down at the same time. He stayed in touch throughout and was always easy to reach. I highly recommend his services.

anonymous
April 19, 2021

I hired Tim to assist with my character and fitness hearing. He brought a calming presence to me and my situation. He coached me on the situation I was involved in and helped me get through it in an effective manner. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone in need.

anonymous
December 3, 2020

Tim is knowledgeable, efficient, effectively communicates processes, and resolved my issues before the Character and Fitness Committee in a professional manner with a favorable outcome. I would highly recommend Tim's services to anyone seeking Character and Fitness counsel in Michigan.

John
October 17, 2020

Tim Dinan was a great lawyer for me. He did exactly as he said he would do for me. He was continually easily accessible and available when I needed him either by phone, email or appointment. I felt like I was an important person to him. His writing skills and document that he put together for my case was superb. Very well thought out and included everything that needed to be in the document. He always left me with a feeling that I was never bothering him when I needed his service. He was very personable, helpful and overall a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend Tim Dinan to anyone who requires a lawyer for the services he provides. Thank you Tim.

Rob
July 14, 2020

I called Mr. Dinan's office intending only to speak with his assistant to ask about the scope of his representation. Instead, he was the one who actually answered the phone. He said this is the kind of operation he runs, where clients get to talk directly to the top folks. This was unusual and remarkable to me, as I'm used to interacting with large, hierarchical, impersonal firms. I had a difficult issue to ask him about, and he actually suggested we take a few minutes right then to have a general conversation about it for 10-15 minutes. I was seeking general thoughts about a very specialized area and unusual circumstances. He offered re-assuring and very helpful informal suggestions . More important than his suggestions were his personal demeanor and sincerity. His personal encouragement and his generosity in taking the time to talk when I called out of the blue really meant alot. Many attorneys know the law and can give solid advice, and are highly competent. However, few have the personality and sincerity that make them comfortable to deal with. I could see Mr. Dinan being someone trustworthy and re-assuring for anyone involved in a serious situation. His personality went a long way. If needed, I plan to return to him for future advice and/or representation and would be relieved to have found him.

Michael
April 15, 2020

I contacted Timothy Dinan for a Character and Fitness consultation and he was very helpful, insightful, and pleasant. He is clearly well knowledgeable about his practice and I was extremely satisfied with my consultation. For others considering hiring Mr. Dinan or receiving a consultation, I highly recommend his services.

anonymous
February 23, 2020

Timothy Dinan is as great a lawyer as he is a person. I sought Tim out during a very difficult time, as most do when seeking counsel. What separated Tim from many others was his experience in dealing with matters of this kind. He candidly explained to me the process and what we could do to achieve the best outcome. Every step explained came about and more importantly, I was prepared to handle them. Ultimately, through Tim’s effort, experience, and guidance, I was given the most favorable outcome. I am truly grateful to have met Tim. I didn’t just achieve the best possible result, but came out a better person by way of having met him.

anonymous
February 12, 2020

I enjoyed working with the Tim. I was grieved by another attorney. Immediately he puts you at ease. He provides perspective for where you are at legally and the process you'll be working through. I had a complicated case with a long tortuous history. He kept it all in front of us and avoided the distractions. Along the way , the things he pointed out, the reasons for doing things a certain way made me think about the way I do things in my practice. Another attorney told me he really knows his stuff so I am happy to tell you its true.

Connor
January 7, 2022

Tim has been my attorney for the better part of three years. I came to him while in law school regarding the Michigan State Bar Character and Fitness process. Tim was instrumental in helping me achieve a C&F clearance. I am entirely certain I would not have passed C&F if not for Mr. Dinan. He is the best attorney I have ever had and he was 100% invested in myself and my case's outcome. I hold Tim in the highest regard and would recommend him to anyone. Especially those applying to the Michigan State Bar. Without Tim's guidance, wisdom, and abilities, I would not have passed through C&F. I am certain of this.

anonymous
July 6, 2021

I was referred to Mr. Dinan by another attorney regarding an issue with the Michigan Board of Law Examiners. Although I did not require his full services, Tim's advice during a consultation was instrumental in my success with the Board. Highly recommend!

anonymous
April 25, 2021

Tim helped guide me through my Character and Fitness journey. His depth of experience helped calm my nerves and kept me focused on what I needed to be doing. Tim has an admirable ability to tell you what you need to hear while calming you down at the same time. He stayed in touch throughout and was always easy to reach. I highly recommend his services.

anonymous
April 19, 2021

I hired Tim to assist with my character and fitness hearing. He brought a calming presence to me and my situation. He coached me on the situation I was involved in and helped me get through it in an effective manner. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone in need.

anonymous
December 3, 2020

Tim is knowledgeable, efficient, effectively communicates processes, and resolved my issues before the Character and Fitness Committee in a professional manner with a favorable outcome. I would highly recommend Tim's services to anyone seeking Character and Fitness counsel in Michigan.

John
October 17, 2020

Tim Dinan was a great lawyer for me. He did exactly as he said he would do for me. He was continually easily accessible and available when I needed him either by phone, email or appointment. I felt like I was an important person to him. His writing skills and document that he put together for my case was superb. Very well thought out and included everything that needed to be in the document. He always left me with a feeling that I was never bothering him when I needed his service. He was very personable, helpful and overall a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend Tim Dinan to anyone who requires a lawyer for the services he provides. Thank you Tim.

Rob
July 14, 2020

I called Mr. Dinan's office intending only to speak with his assistant to ask about the scope of his representation. Instead, he was the one who actually answered the phone. He said this is the kind of operation he runs, where clients get to talk directly to the top folks. This was unusual and remarkable to me, as I'm used to interacting with large, hierarchical, impersonal firms. I had a difficult issue to ask him about, and he actually suggested we take a few minutes right then to have a general conversation about it for 10-15 minutes. I was seeking general thoughts about a very specialized area and unusual circumstances. He offered re-assuring and very helpful informal suggestions . More important than his suggestions were his personal demeanor and sincerity. His personal encouragement and his generosity in taking the time to talk when I called out of the blue really meant alot. Many attorneys know the law and can give solid advice, and are highly competent. However, few have the personality and sincerity that make them comfortable to deal with. I could see Mr. Dinan being someone trustworthy and re-assuring for anyone involved in a serious situation. His personality went a long way. If needed, I plan to return to him for future advice and/or representation and would be relieved to have found him.

Michael
April 15, 2020

I contacted Timothy Dinan for a Character and Fitness consultation and he was very helpful, insightful, and pleasant. He is clearly well knowledgeable about his practice and I was extremely satisfied with my consultation. For others considering hiring Mr. Dinan or receiving a consultation, I highly recommend his services.

anonymous
February 23, 2020

Timothy Dinan is as great a lawyer as he is a person. I sought Tim out during a very difficult time, as most do when seeking counsel. What separated Tim from many others was his experience in dealing with matters of this kind. He candidly explained to me the process and what we could do to achieve the best outcome. Every step explained came about and more importantly, I was prepared to handle them. Ultimately, through Tim’s effort, experience, and guidance, I was given the most favorable outcome. I am truly grateful to have met Tim. I didn’t just achieve the best possible result, but came out a better person by way of having met him.

anonymous
February 12, 2020

I enjoyed working with the Tim. I was grieved by another attorney. Immediately he puts you at ease. He provides perspective for where you are at legally and the process you'll be working through. I had a complicated case with a long tortuous history. He kept it all in front of us and avoided the distractions. Along the way , the things he pointed out, the reasons for doing things a certain way made me think about the way I do things in my practice. Another attorney told me he really knows his stuff so I am happy to tell you its true.

Connor
January 7, 2022

Tim has been my attorney for the better part of three years. I came to him while in law school regarding the Michigan State Bar Character and Fitness process. Tim was instrumental in helping me achieve a C&F clearance. I am entirely certain I would not have passed C&F if not for Mr. Dinan. He is the best attorney I have ever had and he was 100% invested in myself and my case's outcome. I hold Tim in the highest regard and would recommend him to anyone. Especially those applying to the Michigan State Bar. Without Tim's guidance, wisdom, and abilities, I would not have passed through C&F. I am certain of this.

anonymous
July 6, 2021

I was referred to Mr. Dinan by another attorney regarding an issue with the Michigan Board of Law Examiners. Although I did not require his full services, Tim's advice during a consultation was instrumental in my success with the Board. Highly recommend!

anonymous
April 25, 2021

Tim helped guide me through my Character and Fitness journey. His depth of experience helped calm my nerves and kept me focused on what I needed to be doing. Tim has an admirable ability to tell you what you need to hear while calming you down at the same time. He stayed in touch throughout and was always easy to reach. I highly recommend his services.

anonymous
April 19, 2021

I hired Tim to assist with my character and fitness hearing. He brought a calming presence to me and my situation. He coached me on the situation I was involved in and helped me get through it in an effective manner. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone in need.

anonymous
December 3, 2020

Tim is knowledgeable, efficient, effectively communicates processes, and resolved my issues before the Character and Fitness Committee in a professional manner with a favorable outcome. I would highly recommend Tim's services to anyone seeking Character and Fitness counsel in Michigan.

John
October 17, 2020

Tim Dinan was a great lawyer for me. He did exactly as he said he would do for me. He was continually easily accessible and available when I needed him either by phone, email or appointment. I felt like I was an important person to him. His writing skills and document that he put together for my case was superb. Very well thought out and included everything that needed to be in the document. He always left me with a feeling that I was never bothering him when I needed his service. He was very personable, helpful and overall a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend Tim Dinan to anyone who requires a lawyer for the services he provides. Thank you Tim.

Rob
July 14, 2020

I called Mr. Dinan's office intending only to speak with his assistant to ask about the scope of his representation. Instead, he was the one who actually answered the phone. He said this is the kind of operation he runs, where clients get to talk directly to the top folks. This was unusual and remarkable to me, as I'm used to interacting with large, hierarchical, impersonal firms. I had a difficult issue to ask him about, and he actually suggested we take a few minutes right then to have a general conversation about it for 10-15 minutes. I was seeking general thoughts about a very specialized area and unusual circumstances. He offered re-assuring and very helpful informal suggestions . More important than his suggestions were his personal demeanor and sincerity. His personal encouragement and his generosity in taking the time to talk when I called out of the blue really meant alot. Many attorneys know the law and can give solid advice, and are highly competent. However, few have the personality and sincerity that make them comfortable to deal with. I could see Mr. Dinan being someone trustworthy and re-assuring for anyone involved in a serious situation. His personality went a long way. If needed, I plan to return to him for future advice and/or representation and would be relieved to have found him.

Michael
April 15, 2020

I contacted Timothy Dinan for a Character and Fitness consultation and he was very helpful, insightful, and pleasant. He is clearly well knowledgeable about his practice and I was extremely satisfied with my consultation. For others considering hiring Mr. Dinan or receiving a consultation, I highly recommend his services.

anonymous
February 23, 2020

Timothy Dinan is as great a lawyer as he is a person. I sought Tim out during a very difficult time, as most do when seeking counsel. What separated Tim from many others was his experience in dealing with matters of this kind. He candidly explained to me the process and what we could do to achieve the best outcome. Every step explained came about and more importantly, I was prepared to handle them. Ultimately, through Tim’s effort, experience, and guidance, I was given the most favorable outcome. I am truly grateful to have met Tim. I didn’t just achieve the best possible result, but came out a better person by way of having met him.

anonymous
February 12, 2020

I enjoyed working with the Tim. I was grieved by another attorney. Immediately he puts you at ease. He provides perspective for where you are at legally and the process you'll be working through. I had a complicated case with a long tortuous history. He kept it all in front of us and avoided the distractions. Along the way , the things he pointed out, the reasons for doing things a certain way made me think about the way I do things in my practice. Another attorney told me he really knows his stuff so I am happy to tell you its true.