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Rudolph A. Serra

Rudolph A. Serra

8.8

Excellent

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Client Rating

No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 27% Criminal Defense
    25 years, 2,000 cases
  • 26% Litigation
    25 years, 2,000 cases
  • 23% Family
    25 years, 700 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($175-$185/hour)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information

  • Rudolph A. Serra, Attorney
    1576 West Marshall Street
    Detroit, MI 48220
    Office: 313-331-●●●● - show
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Languages

  • American Sign Language

About Me

Photos (2)

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About me: Former Judge. Former County Commissioner. Member of State Bar of Michigan Standard Criminal Jury Instructions Committee. Chairman - Executive Clemency Advisory... more

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References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Outstanding. "Super Rudy!"”

Posted by: richking2008, 2009-02-17 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I have absolute confidence in Mr. Rudolph A. Serra. My experiences with “Rudy” have ranged from business to family matters. His capability to... more

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Résumé

Licenses

  • 26 years since Rudolph A. Serra was first licensed to practice law in MI.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Judge at 36th District Court 2004–2007

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Wayne State University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Central Michigan University Communication MA - Masters 1977
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Olympic Torch Bearer - 2002 Winter Olympic Marathon U.S. Olympic Committee 2002
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Freedom Award Michigan Democratic Party 2001
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
member Michigan Association For Justice 2008–2009
Member Association of Black Judges of Michigan 2004–2007
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
“Nontraditional and Nonmarriage Relationships,” Chapter 3, Michigan Family Law 2009
“Civil Rights: Rights Without Remedies — Wrongs Un-righted,” The Wayne State Law Review 2004
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Cases

Title:
Durhal v Engler
Practice Area:
Civil Rights
Outcome:
Successful settlement
Description:
We forced Michigan's Governor to call a special election to fill a vacancy in a Detroit State House seat. Litigated in both the Wayne County Circuit...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Civil rights verdict for Individual Husband and Wife Wrongfully Detained Rapid Fire Seminar 2000