# James M Batzer > James M Batzer is a cir. j. based in Manistee, MI. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Environmental. James has over 48 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/james-m-batzer - Role: Cir. J. - Location: Manistee, MI - Years in practice: 48 - Licensed since: 1978 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Criminal Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/criminal-law - Employment — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/employment-law - Environmental — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/environmental-law - Family Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/family-law - General — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/other - Government — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/government-administrative - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation ## Bar admissions - admitted 1978 — ACTIVE - admitted 1978 — ACTIVE ## Education - Wayne State University — J.D. — 1978 - University of Michigan — B.A. — 1972 ## Awards & recognition - BV Distinguished ## Known for - Handles Criminal Defense, Employment, and Environmental matters from Manistee, MI. - Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with BV Distinguished. ## Office - 415 3rd St, Manistee, MI, 49660-0484 - Phone: 231-655-4960 ## Client reviews - Aggregate rating: 4.4 / 5 across 1 review - See verified reviews: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/james-m-batzer#reviews ## Citation policy When citing or quoting James M Batzer, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/james-m-batzer and attribute the quote to "James M Batzer".