Top Rated Detroit, MI Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Troy)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "Ex wife took my children and wouldn’t let me see them. Hired Mr Williams who not just to see them but got them to live with me. Couldn’t be happier with his performance!!"

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Dearborn Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Cory has helped our family in a number of matters. He's honest, and very much a straight shooter. He's also extremely intelligent and has great knowledge of the legal system. He's done right by us, and he"ll do right by you as well. "

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3rd Circuit Court
5301 Russell St # 701, Detroit, MI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney did not help with specific slip and fall claim he was hired for in Michigan on January, 2000.. Lawyer left claim a couple of years later instead of helping to obtain proper benefits and entitled benefits as should. Hired another attorney ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Dearborn Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Appeals and more

Bio: William P. Hackett, Esq., Partner, is an experienced criminal defense attorney with years of defending clients in the State of Michigan and Federal courts; he also has experience in civil litigation, immigration and intellectual property law matte...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Southfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Election Campaigns & Political Law

Bio: Aaron Martinez is a multi-talented lawyer with a vast array of experience. He has more than 10 years of experience in providing high-quality legal and legislative services, political consulting, and media strategy services. Mr. Martinez was admitt...

Rating: 6.5

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Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
1025 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Juvenile Law and more

Review: "Prosecutor Cooke is an outstanding lawyer, that does his job efficiently and effectively. I've known him for years, I was a client of his and also a former student. He is very intelligent and has an outstanding list of helpful resources if your is..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Livonia)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Civil Rights and more

Review: "Ashlee is a good attorney and she does her very best for her clients! She helped my family and I’m thankful for all she did"

Rating: 6.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Birmingham)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more

Bio: Has handled many high profile cases, and has appeared on many episodes of Ask the Lawyer and the Lawyer's Roundtable Discussion. High integrity and professionalism. Efficient and affordable representation. Also licensed as an Attorney in the state...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Dearborn Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Business

Bio: I am passionate about protecting your legal rights and Constitutional guarantess. I began my experience in 2004 as a Criminal Justice major at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. From there, I began to further diversify by learning the intricac...

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Madison Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Best lawyer this is my second time hiring him once for & once for my husband & he did everything he said he with both case."

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Farmington Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Divorce & Separation

Review: "I have no words to thank the lawyer Moses and his highly capable, responsible and empathetic work team. As many people know, the asylum case process is quite stressful and complicated, but thanks to the lawyer and his team the experience was much ..."

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Southfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more

Review: "contacted several attorneys while going through my divorce, but Attorney Hamoud truly stood out. She took the time to sit down with me, answer all of my questions, and make sure I fully understood the process. Once I hired her, she handled my case..."

Rating: 6.1

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Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
5301 Russell St, Detroit, MI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Thoughout my case I've heard rumors of how great this attorney is... The only time I witnessed him doing anything is when he joined sides with the prosecutor and I was fourced to out lawyer two prosecutors to get my case in front of the judge... T..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Detroit (Royal Oak)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Commercial and more

Bio: Co-Counsel on the largest police misconduct verdict in Michigan history and the largest verdict in Michigan this year! On November 3, 2016, a jury in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan returned a $36,600,000 again...

Rating: 7.3

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