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About Joshua Blanchard

Joshua Blanchard is a trial lawyer who holds a BBA in Accounting from Northwood University and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Mr. Blanchard joined Miel & Carr, PLC as partner in 2010. Prior to that, he operated a solo law practice representing clients in criminal trial matters throughout the state of Michigan. He has tried a number of jury trials to verdict and has obtained “not guilty” verdicts for his clients in both bench and jury trials.

Mr. Blanchard is admitted to practice in Michigan state courts as well as in Federal Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan.

Mr. Blanchard represents people in need of a strong trial advocate throughout Michigan. He is student of advanced trial and communication techniques. He is a graduate of the CDAM Trial Lawyers College.

Mr. Blanchard is also a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. As part of his training, Mr. Blanchard spent three weeks secluded at Thunderhead Ranch in the mountains of Wyoming where he studied advanced trial techniques under the direction of Gerry Spence and some of this country’s best trial lawyers.

To schedule a consultation with Mr. Blanchard, please call our office at 616-723-0181 or 877-MICH-DUI.

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Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Trial Lawyer, Miel & Carr, PLC2010-Current
Attorney-at-law, Joshua Blanchard, PLC2009-2010
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
Thomas M. Cooley Law School - LawJ.D.
Honors: Cum Laude, Certificate of Merit - Bankruptcy, Certificate of Merit - Mortgages & Land Contracts
Awards
AwardOrganizationYear
GraduateGerry Spence Trial Lawyers College2010
Mr. Blanchard spent nearly a month at the Trial Lawyers College honing his trial practice skills with some of the nation's best trial advocates.
Trial Lawyers College GraduateCriminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member of Bar, Federal District Court - Western District of MichiganCurrent
Member of Bar, Federal District Court - Eastern District of MichiganCurrent
Member, State Bar of MichiganCurrent
Member, Rotary Club of ClareCurrent
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCurrent
Member, Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganCurrent

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