Nicholas Robinson chose to cross the aisle midway through his legal career, leaving a position prosecuting cases in Bay County, Michigan to build a criminal defense practice in Flint, and that trajectory from inside the charging apparatus to the defense side informs how he approaches every case he takes. The Law Office of Nicholas R. Robinson is at 503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 726, Flint, MI 48502, available around the clock at 810-922-5638, and handles criminal defense exclusively across Michigan state courts. Free consultations are available.
The transition from prosecution to defense is not unusual, but how an attorney uses that experience once on the defense side varies considerably. Robinson’s stated approach is explicit about what his prosecutorial background is for: understanding how charges are built, where cases have weaknesses, and how to counter the strategies that prosecutors use. Before joining the defense side, he also worked in political campaign work and lectured at the college level on politics and law. Those experiences combined with his legal training produce an attorney who thinks about the justice system from multiple angles, not just from inside the courthouse.
The firm’s practice is organized around one commitment: criminal defense from traffic infractions through first-degree premeditated murder. Robinson has won jury trials on capital offenses and on misdemeanors. That range reflects a practice that does not selectively take only easy cases or only high-profile ones. The office is also reachable by email at [email protected].
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: Full Spectrum: The firm takes cases from traffic infractions at one end to first-degree premeditated murder at the other. This range is intentional. It reflects a philosophy that every person charged with a crime deserves counsel who takes the matter seriously regardless of its apparent severity. A traffic infraction can affect a commercial driver’s livelihood. A low-level charge can carry immigration consequences. Every case matters to the person it is happening to.
GHOST Investigations: GHOST is a Michigan law enforcement initiative. The firm handles cases that arise from these investigations, which require familiarity with how law enforcement builds cases under this program and what legal challenges apply.
Assault: Assault charges in Michigan range from simple assault to aggravated assault with weapons or injuries. The firm handles the full range of assault matters.
Driving While Intoxicated: Michigan DWI cases involve chemical testing, field sobriety procedures, stop circumstances, and often second or third offense considerations with mandatory consequences. The firm handles these cases.
Theft Crimes: Theft, larceny, and embezzlement charges fall within the firm’s practice area. White collar crime, including financial fraud and embezzlement, requires a different kind of factual investigation than street crime, and the firm handles both.
Drug Offenses: Drug charges span simple possession through trafficking and distribution, each carrying different statutory consequences. The firm handles drug offense cases at all levels.
Sexual Assault Allegations: Sexual assault cases often turn heavily on credibility, forensic evidence, and the circumstances of the alleged offense. These charges carry severe potential consequences and require thorough defense analysis. The firm represents clients facing sexual assault allegations.
Firearm Offenses: Michigan has specific statutes governing firearm possession and use. Charges related to unlawful possession, carrying, or use of a firearm can carry mandatory penalties. The firm handles these matters.
Attorney Profiles
Nicholas Robinson earned his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University and his JD from Ohio Northern University. He began his legal career as a prosecutor in Bay County, Michigan, gaining direct experience with how criminal charges are assembled, investigated, and presented. He then transitioned to criminal defense, building a practice in Flint that covers all categories of Michigan criminal law.
Beyond his legal work, Robinson has been involved in political campaign work and has lectured at the college level on politics and law. These experiences reflect an attorney who engages with the legal and political systems he works within from a broader perspective than courtroom practice alone provides.
His approach to client communication is a deliberate part of how he practices. Robinson explains legal proceedings so that clients grasp the reasoning behind each step: what the decision is, why it is being made, and what the implications are at each stage. Clients who understand their own case can participate in their defense rather than simply following instructions without context.
He has also made a specific commitment to how he advises clients on resolutions: he will not recommend accepting a resolution that he would not accept himself if he were in the client’s position. That standard holds the attorney’s advice to a meaningful test rather than allowing the practical convenience of settlement to override the client’s actual interests.
Location and Service Area
The Law Office of Nicholas R. Robinson is located at 503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 726, Flint, MI 48502. The firm handles cases throughout Michigan state courts.
Flint sits in Genesee County in eastern Michigan, with access to courts across the state. Michigan state courts handle criminal matters from district court through circuit court, and cases can arise in any county. The firm’s statewide service area means that clients across Michigan can access representation regardless of where their charges are filed.
The firm’s 24-hour phone availability at 810-922-5638 reflects the reality that arrests and urgent legal situations do not occur only during business hours. Being reachable at any time is a practical accommodation to how criminal matters actually unfold.
Client Focus
Robinson’s stated commitment to zealous advocacy for clients from all backgrounds reflects an understanding that the criminal defense function serves people across the full spectrum of social circumstances. Clients who face criminal charges come from different economic positions, different communities, and different histories with the legal system. The firm represents clients regardless of background.
The explanation-focused approach to client communication addresses a gap that leaves many defendants confused and disempowered during their own cases. Understanding the process, the reasons for each procedural step, and the implications of each decision allows clients to make genuinely informed choices rather than deferring blindly to counsel.
The standard Robinson holds himself to on plea advice, only recommending resolutions he would accept himself, creates an accountability structure that protects clients from the pressure to settle that sometimes produces outcomes more convenient for the system than for the defendant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the firm handle both misdemeanors and felonies?
Yes. The firm handles criminal matters from traffic infractions through first-degree premeditated murder. Every charge in that range is within the firm’s practice.
Why does it matter that Attorney Robinson formerly worked as a prosecutor?
Prosecution experience provides direct knowledge of how criminal cases are assembled, what evidence is prioritized, where cases tend to be strong or weak, and what arguments carry weight with judges and juries. Using that knowledge in defense work means understanding the opposing strategy from the inside rather than only inferring it.
Is the firm available outside regular business hours?
Yes. The firm is available 24 hours a day at 810-922-5638. Criminal matters, including arrests, often arise at any hour, and the firm is reachable when those situations occur.
What does Attorney Robinson mean by only advising resolutions he would accept himself?
This standard means that any recommendation to accept a plea deal or other resolution is held to a test: would the attorney, if in the client’s position, accept this outcome? It prevents recommendations that serve institutional efficiency at the client’s expense.
Can I contact the firm by email?
Yes. In addition to calling 810-922-5638, clients can reach the firm at [email protected].
Closing
Former prosecutor, jury trial winner in cases from misdemeanors to capital offenses, 24-hour availability, a practice structure that prioritizes client understanding over mere client compliance, and a single-minded focus on criminal defense: Nicholas Robinson’s office in Flint covers Michigan state courts across the full range of criminal matters. For a free consultation, call 810-922-5638, email [email protected], or see attorneynickrobinson.com/.