Wayne County
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Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
The University of Toledo College of Law
I specialize in criminal defense, traffic/license matters, family law and estate planning. My clients are individuals and small businesses. I enjoy working with these types of clients because I can make a significant impact on their lives and businesses by helping them through difficult times and planning for their future.
My holistic approach to legal services looks at the various implications of certain legal actions while tailoring my services to fit your specific needs. I will work hard to understand you and your goals, be accessible and come up with a plan to obtain the best outcome given the...
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatWayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Criminal Dense Law is all I do and have for over 24 years. If you are reading this, you need a criminal defense lawyer immediately. I will do absolutely everything in my power to make your charges go away or diminish their effect on your life as much as possible. When you retain me, I will immediately focus on dismissing the charges you are facing. This is ALWAYS my first step. I'm the lawyer you want standing next to you in court when you are facing arrest charges and need a Michigan criminal attorney for defense.
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Free ConsultationWayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Aaron Boria is one of the leading criminal defense lawyers in the state of Michigan. Aaron Boria has successfully litigated numerous complex criminal matters. Aaron Boria is also well versed in legal issues that stem from criminal convictions such as expungement and license restoration. Aaron Boria has the experience and stays up to date on current, and new law by spending over a hundred hours every year in continuing criminal defense legal education.
After completing law school at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in only two short years with honors, Aaron Boria began fighting for the accused and protecting their rights....
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Gary M Wilson
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Michigan State University
Gary M. Wilson began trying cases in 1988 in the Office of the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney in Detroit, Michigan. In 1992 he entered private trial practice as a criminal defense lawyer. Licensed to practice in Michigan and Massachusetts, he has also been admitted to practice before the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan. With 30 years of criminal trial practice, 26 for the defense, Gary has represented clients on a wide range of misdemeanor and serious felony charges. He is particularly experienced in the trial of vehicular- related cases, especially those involving extensive...
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatWayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
Criminal, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
New England Law | Boston
Attorney Kelly M. Neumann who is originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan received a dual major in Criminal Justice and Political Science at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan and received her Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.
Neumann has worked with Boston City Counsel's Legislation Department, the Trial Division of the Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts and at an Insurance Defense Law firm. She also ran the Tort and Workers Compensation Department at one of the biggest personal injury law firms on the East Coast.
Neumann has successfully settled a personal injury matter for over $9 million,...
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Akiva Goldman
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Wayne State University
Call Toll Free (877) 737-8800 - WE CAN HELP YOU. We have a successful track record of aggressive legal representation. Let us use our strengths to your advantage. FREE CONSULTATION. For additional information.
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Sanford Schulman
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Wayne State University Law School
The Federal Criminal Attorneys of Michigan consists of attorneys who work as an association of independent attorneys in various areas of the law committed to providing a powerful combination of client service and legal expertise. Sanford A. Schulman specializes in federal and state criminal and family law matters. When it comes right down to it, experience is the single most important thing you need to look for in a lawyer. You need to know that your lawyer will not take time to get up to speed on the law and the process in your case. You may not be able...
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Kira Damusis
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Michigan State University
A staunch champion of injury victims throughout her career, Kira Damusis has a wealth of pre-litigation and litigation experience which she gained working as an attorney at a number of Detroit area law firms before joining The Smith Law Offices, where she has brought her expertise in handling automobile accidents, premises liability, dog bites, and has further expanded into family law, bankruptcy, debt negotiation and collections.
Kira first entered the world of personal injury practice before becoming licensed to practice working as a law clerk while she studied for the Michigan State Bar Exam. With both personal and professional experience of...
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Timothy Dinan
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(313) 821-5904
14950 E. Jefferson Ave., #170
Grosse Pointe Park,
MI 48230
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Education
Detroit College of Law (now MSU Coll. of Law)
I have a small practice centered on clients who know the value of individual service and competent legal counsel. I avoid the hype of mass marketing and focus my time and energy on clients looking for honest advice and assistance with their legal problems. The phone consultation is free because I want to make sure I am the right lawyer for your problem and want you to feel the same way.
My firm represents people accused of crimes, traffic offenses, felonies, misdemeanors, assaultive crimes, drug crimes and financial charges (embezzlement, theft, larceny, conversion, etc.). I have tried many...
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Maurice Davis
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Florida State University College of Law and Michigan State University
Maurice C. Davis is an experienced Michigan criminal defense lawyer who has successfully represented clients on charges ranging from aggravated assault and manslaughter to speeding and drug paraphernalia. A skilled negotiator, Maurice also works diligently to defend clients' rights in litigation and ensure the best possible outcome for their situation. Maurice is an alumnus of Michigan State University and Florida State University College of Law. Learn how Maurice Davis can use his legal knowledge and experience to help.
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Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
Former Assistant Prosecutor. I am also a landlord. UM Law graduate.
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David J. Kramer
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years experience
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
Wayne State University Law School
Attorney David J. Kramer has represented thousands of clients facing criminal charges in both State and Federal Court in the State of Michigan since 1992. An aggressive, highly motivated lawyer, Attorney David J. Kramer works diligently to get the best results for his clients.
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kevin G. Pelkey was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan November 28, 2006. Counselor Pelkey was admitted to the State Bars of New York and Illinois May 16, 2014 and November 4, 2014 respectively. Additionally, his admission to the Ohio State Bar is pending. Attorney Pelkey humbly practices criminal defense, family law, landlord-tenant, intellectual property, probate, business start-ups, and bankruptcy in counties all over Michigan. He is the son of Dr. Richard M. Coffman and Ms. Irene M. Pelkey. Dr. Coffman is a retired Air Force Major, and a published author among other things....
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Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Dondi Vesprini earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Oakland University in 1996 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 1999 where he was on the Moot Court Board of Directors and a member of the St. Thomas More Society.
Dondi specializes in legal issues involving motorcyclists, such as motor vehicle accidents, roadway defect accidents, helmet laws, and Michigan No-Fault Insurance claims and has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injured clients. He has considerable expertise in all areas of Michigan law pertaining to bikers...
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Timothy Klisz
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Tim Klisz is a full service lawyer for over 20 years in metro Detroit. Assisting individuals and small businesses in the following areas: personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, criminal law, probate and estate planning, real estate law and collections. Free phone consultation available for any area of law.
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Randall D. Cain
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Entertainment & Sports
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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William Maze
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Wayne State University Law School
William Maze is a Wayne County criminal defense attorney with nearly 20 years of experience. BA, The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina, 1992 JD, Wayne State University Law School, 1996 National College for DUI Defense National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (President 2014-2015) Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association Downriver Bar Association Founding Member Darrow Criminal Defense Attorneys *Training & Awards* Published Michigan Supreme Court Victories Numerous Victories Before the Michigan Court of Appeals DBusiness Top Lawyers Super Lawyers People's Choice Award AVVO Graduate - National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) in...
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(248) 631-4853
1600 Clay Street Building #2
Suite 331
Detroit,
MI 48211
Criminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Wayne State University Law School
Achieving winning results for my clients is my passion!! Winning results vary for each of my clients and I focus on tailoring my representation for each of their specific needs. I am not just a legal advocate, I am my client's all around counselor. If you have any legal issue, I am your first stop. If I am unable to obtain the ideal results for YOU, I will ensure that I direct you to someone who can. My job as a lawyer is to AID those in need of legal assistance, not just take on...
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Free ConsultationCriminal and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University College of Law
PrainLaw, PLLC is a Michigan Criminal Defense law office that is tirelessly seeking justice. We specifically concentrate on defending those accused of Assaultive crimes, including Assault, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence (Domestic Assault), Sexual Assault (Criminal Sexual Conduct), Resisting and Obstructing, Felonious Assault, Stalking, Child Abuse, Homicide, and all other crimes that are Assaultive in nature. A graduate of the famed Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, Brian has been nationally ranked a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Michigan by NACDA, Top 40 Trial Lawyer Under 40 by National Trial Lawyers, and can be seen in...
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Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Attorney Kevin Bessant has successfully represented hundreds clients charged with criminal offenses in both State and Federal Court in the State of Michigan. With an aggressive litigation style, and superior client services, Attorney Kevin Bessant ensures that each of his clients receive the individualized attention to their case that they deserve to achieve a successful outcome.
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Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Divorce
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Leslie E. Posner
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and White Collar Crime
Wayne State University Law School and Michigan State University
I do not view my career choice as a job… I view it as my calling. I started my legal career late in life which afforded me the added benefit of age and experience. I began practicing law as a Domestic Violence Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Wayne County, Michigan. There I was responsible for preparing and prosecuting all of the Domestic Violence crimes committed in Detroit, Michigan. I personally handled more than 500 files of Domestic Assaults each month. The cases predictably arose out of domestic disagreements between spouses, single co-parents and domestic partners. From my exposure to hundreds...
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Matthew Abel
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
Criminal, Business, Cannabis Law and DUI
Wayne State University Law School
Matthew Abel has been a lawyer in Michigan for over 30 years, and is Executive Director of Michigan NORML. Matthew founded Cannabis Counsel, P.L.C., a five-attorney Detroit, Michigan law firm entirely devoted to cannabis clients and cases, providing both business advice and legal counseling as well as criminal defense in marijuana cases throughout Michigan. Since passage of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act in 2008, the practice has rapidly grown to include not only business clients and issues, but also employment, drug testing, probation, family law, contract, real estate, landlord-tenant, and other issues surrounding cannabis. Cannabis Counsel P.L.C. is...
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Attorney in Ann Arbor and Canton, MI. My practice is devoted to law for every day people. I deliver legal services with value, convenience, and respect.
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Criminal, Business, Collections and Consumer
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Marc Soble
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Estate Planning
I have been practicing law since 1989. My practice over the past decade has focused on Debt Solutions for individual Chapter 7, 13, and debt settlement. I have practiced in areas of residential and commercial real estate, criminal defense, and probate law.
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Kim Johnson
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
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Mani Khavajian
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years experience
Criminal and Immigration
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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John B Payne
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, Elder and Traffic Tickets
John B. Payne, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, becoming a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when John received his LL.M. in Taxation. John lectures on estate planning and other topics to groups interested in legal issues. He is the author of Michigan Probate and Counseling the Elderly Client in Michigan, plus numerous articles and seminar manuals.
Experienced in appellate matters John has appealed many criminal, civil rights and tax cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Brendon Debolski
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
In order to best serve my clients, my standard is to work diligently in order to help individuals whom find themselves in difficult situations. Many individuals find themselves scared and uncertain of what to expect. As such, I stive to put myself in that client's shoes. I realize that the type of law I practice can be difficult, but it is important to provide my clients with nothing short of the best results. I take my job very seriously and am prideful in being honest and hard working.
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Eileen Scheff
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years experience
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Criminal, Appeals and Bankruptcy
Wayne State University Law School
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John Gherman
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 49 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Kenneth Jannette
Wayne County, MI Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Attorney Kenneth S. Jannette has served as a clerk for a Federal Judge, and has represented the nation’s largest financial institutions in precedent-setting matters before the United States Courts of Appeals. He is an active speaker and writer on current legal issues. Licensed to practice law in Michigan, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Kentucky, attorney Jannette has also been admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits, and numerous other federal jurisdictions. A graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, attorney Jannette received Cum...
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Criminal, Bankruptcy and Family
Wayne State University Law School
I am a solo attorney working in Howell, MI. I am a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. For me, my practice is all about my clients. They depend on me for their needs, and I want to help them meet those needs. I entered the field of law because I wanted to help people, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to do that now.
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Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and White Collar Crime
Wayne State University Law School
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Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Divorce
The University of Toledo College of Law
Wayne County Criminal Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc.
(877) 964-4700
Detroit, MI
Criminal Defense Resource Center
(313) 256-9833
Detroit, MI
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Arrested or facing criminal charges?
Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.
Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.
Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.
When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.
Accomplice liability:
If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.
Self-defense:
The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.
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