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Michelle Lynn Behan
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4.2
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5 Reviews
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Pros
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Thorough, diligent, and professional legal representation
“She was through, diligent, and very professional. She pointed out during the hearing the discrepancies, not following procedures, and changes in answers from the deputies.”
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Expertise in DUI/DWI cases and ability to achieve favorable outcomes
“She immediately got to work and believed in my defense as much as I did if not more. I knew right away that I had made the right decision hiring Michelle as she was very knowledgeable, professional and clearly experienced with defending charges such as mine.”
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Excellent communication and keeping clients informed throughout the process
“Michelle kept me in the loop and demystified the process of my case. I felt that her commitment and confidence kept me calm and less fearful of the process. I was always kept informed every step of the way, and facilitated a favorable conclusion.”
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Compassionate and non-judgmental approach
“They were very kind and non-judgmental. Thanks to their help my case is now dismissed.”
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Impressive track record of successful case outcomes
“Michelle was able to prove how my breath results did not add up with the rest of my behavior (good driving, passing one leg stand test) and was able to show the flaws with breathalyzers along with expert witness, Mr. Flaxmayer. I am so happy with the outcome of my case and could not be more grateful.”
Cons
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Potential lack of transparency and honesty in certain cases
“In retrospect, I feel like I was scammed by her. She made clear statements to me that the plaintiff did not have a strong case because the DA 'could not prove the necessary intent'. However, she later recommended that I plead guilty and accept a 'Diversion' offer, which completely contradicted her initial statements.”
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Concerns about the effectiveness of the private investigator used
“However, a few weeks later (and after having been billed $150 for his time) I finally learned that Mr. Dagostino had failed to obtain any evidence and that he hadn't accomplished anything more than a simple phone call request from anyone could have accomplished.”
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12 Apr, 2022 by Jen
I found Michelle after interviewing a few attorney's and I knew instantly that I wanted her to represent me.
She was straight forward just like I asked her to be.
I was sick with worry and absolutely terrified. I had never been in trouble with the law before.
The waiting is the worst part however Michelle was good at putting me at ease through out the process. If I needed to speak with her I could reach her etc...
I have used Michelle 2 times and both times she has worked miracles. Honestly I would not choose anyone else to represent a DUI case in any form. Plus she does much more....
15 Jun, 2021 by Michael
I randomly selected Michelle Behan from a list of possible defense attorney’s and, in retrospect, I wish I hadn’t. She is not a completely honest attorney and, in retrospect, I feel like I was scammed by her. In our very first conversation (after she read my one page summary of the incident involving charges of assault for “touching with intent”) she made clear statements to me that the plaintiff did not have a strong case because the DA “could not prove the necessary intent”. She added that it was unlikely that the Plaintiff’s witness would even show up for the court case. I was pleased to hear this and when she offered to handle the case for a lump sum, I agreed and her assistant quickly billed me for it. In that initial conversation she also stated that it was important to move quickly to obtain the video evidence of the incident which I agreed with. In that regard she said that she engages a Private Investigator (a Mr. Dagostino) for just such purposes and that he would cost me an extra $75 an hour. I agreed to this given her recommendation and knowing that we needed to move quickly. However, a few weeks later (and after having been billed $150 for his time) I finally learned that Mr. Dagostino had failed to obtain any evidence and that he hadn’t accomplished anything more than a simple phone call request from anyone could have accomplished. Despite my ongoing efforts to push this matter along with emails and phone call messages to Behan, it in fact took about three months for hern to finally obtain the video evidence which coincidentally happened just after I sent her a strong email asking why we simply hadnt subpoenad this evidence to begin with. In the meantime, we had a second conversation where she recommended that I plead guilty and accept a “Diversion” offer which completely contradicted her initial statements to me about the strength of our case. At that point it was obvious to me that she didn’t care what the video evidence showed and that she had completely changed her posture on my case now that I had already paid her and engaged her. Despite later reviewing the video evidence with me, I realized that she never was prepared to defend my case along the lines of her initial assurances. This lack of honesty on her part only made my whole experience with this matter doubly frustrating. I clearly recommend that you do not use this attorney in a defense situation.
11 Apr, 2021 by Donovan
I was terrified when I got arrested for a DUI. I took a chance and called on a Saturday and left a message. Within 10 minutes I was called by Michelle. After we spoke I felt much better. They got my case dismissed soon after. I can't thank them enough!
04 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
I am in the military and intentionally sought out an attorney that could understand the additional issues a service member experiences on top of the normal problems when going through a terrible experience with an arrest and the courts. Michelle and her team worked with me for over a year to resolve my case, which resulted in a dismissal. She kept me informed at all times, remained honest throughout the process, and provided me tips that helped convince the prosecutor to drop all three of the charges. I could not have been happier on the outcome. I sincerely felt Ms. Behan fought for my rights every step of the way and always maintained my best interests, especially when it seemed the prosecutor, the local law enforcement, and the military would not allow me a voice in my defense. At times, I nearly gave up and offered a plea in order to "make it go away," but Ms. Behan believed fiercely in my innocence and wouldn't let me put myself or my case in further jeopardy. Ms. Behan and her team are a top notch defense team that do not quit until their client receives the best defense possible. Amazing work!
25 Nov, 2020 by Kim
We were referred to Ms. Behan by a friend whose brother has hired Ms. Behan for his DUI. We are happy that we went with Ms. Behan. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her clients. She helped my father lower his sentence from a felony to a misdemeanor. We highly recommend her.
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