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Keith E. Corbett
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Biography
Before joining the Barone Defense Firm, Keith Corbett served as a federal prosecutor for over 30 years. During this time he gained irreplaceable knowledge of the byzantine laws related to complex financial crimes. This unique background provides him with an invaluable perspective which he now brings to the Barone Defense Firm. Since joining the Firm in 2013, Mr. Corbett’s extensive experience prosecuting in both the State and Federal Courts has translated into success for hundreds of our clients. During his tenure at the Barone Defense Firm, Mr. Corbett has represented hundreds of people facing the specter of prosecution, compassionately advocating for their rights with remarkable success.
Additionally, his more than three decades with the District Attorney’s office, the majority of which were spent as the head of the organized crime unit, means that Mr. Corbett is particularly adept in the Federal Courts representing those accused of having committed any variety of financial frauds, including health care fraud, government fraud and civil RICO.
In 1974, Mr. Corbett graduated from the Notre Dame Law School and was admitted to the Michigan Bar. He then went on to work as the Chief of the Organized Crime and Racketeering Division for the US Federal Attorney’s office. Mr. Corbett was honored by receiving the Executive Director’s award for “Outstanding Trial Practice” from the Executive Office of the US Attorney.
Because of his superior trial strategy and record of courtroom success. Mr. Corbett has been asked to teach trial tactics to attorneys at the University of Michigan School of Law and at The Department of Justice in South Carolina, Brazil, Uzbekistan, and Germany.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
White Collar Crime
75%
40 years | 200 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
13 years | 75 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-650 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 51 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Barone Defense Firm
280 N.Old Woodward Ave., Suite 200, Birmingham, MI, 480009
Barone Defense Firm
1 Commerce Ave SW, #504, Grand Rapids,, MI, 40503
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Keith E. Corbett's Lawyer Endorsements
"Keith Corbett's 34+ years of experience as a federal prosecutor is invaluable to the people he helps defend today. Not only is he a highly skilled trial attorney and negotiator, but he can think like a prosecutor which is a crucial preparation tactic in pretrial and trial practice. I've personally seen Keith obtain amazing results as a defense attorney. You will not regret hiring him."
"Keith Corbett brings decades of trial experience as a federal prosecutor with him into every case. He also has a tremendous sense of humor, and an amazing gift for storytelling. This can be just what someone needs when feeling overwhelmed by the weight of a drunk driving charge. His gift of storytelling has helped jurors arrive at that "NOT GUILTY" verdict at trial. Keith has been kind enough to help many of my clients experience cross-examination from a former prosecutor during our trial preparations. I am very happy to endorse Keith Corbett."
"Keith's knowledge of the judicial system and case law continues to amaze me. He fights tenaciously and creatively for his clients and has earned the respect and admiration he receives from his peers."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Corbett over the past year. Mr. Corbett is an extremely experienced attorney with a great history in the criminal field. His insights into cases have been invaluable. I would strongly recommend Mr. Corbett."
"Keith Corbett joined the Barone Defense Firm after a 34+ year career as a Federal prosecutor. During that time Keith had a proven record as a subtle but extremely skillful trial lawyer. Keith’s immense reputation has followed him to the Barone Defense Firm and he brings with him this wealth of courtroom knowledge and experience, thereby expanding the breadth of our reputation as a Firm that takes DUI cases to trial for one reason – to win!"
Ryan Ramsayer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2004
Letter of Commendation, Federal Bureau of Investigation
2002
Letter of Commendation, Federal Bureau of Investigation
1999
Director's Award, United States Department of Justice
1999
Letter of Commendation, Federal Bureau of Investigation
1999
Directors Award, United States Department of Justice
1998
Letter of Commendation, Attorney General
1986
Letter of Commendation, Federal Bureau of Investigation
1982
Letter of Commendation, Federal Bureau of Investigation
1982
Letter of Commendation, Attorney General
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Special Prosecutor, City of Flint
2013 - Present
Senior Trial Attorney - Federal Crimes, Barone Defense Firm
2005 - 2009
Senior Trial Counsel, United States Attorney's Office
1989 - 2005
Chief, Detroit Organized Crime Strike Force, United States Attorney's Office
1989 - 1989
Senior Associate, Evans & Luptak, PLC
1986 - 1989
Senior Litigation Counsel, Public Corruption, United States Attorney's Office
1980 - 1986
Special Attorney, Organized Crime Strike Force, United States Attorney's Office
1978 - 1980
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
1977 - 1978
Associate, Law Office of Robert L. O'Connell
1974 - 1977
Assistant Prosecutor, Oakland County Prosecutor Office
Associations
1974 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Tocco, et al
Guilty
United States v. Zerilli
Guilty
United States v. Tocco et al
Jury verdict of guilty after 4 months of trial
United States v. Beckham, et al
Guilty
United States v. Vitale
Guilty
Education
1974
Notre Dame Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
Canisius College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2004
International Organized Crime Tashkant Uzbeckistan
International Crime
2004
CLE
RICO Prosecution
2002
CLE
RICO Prosecution
2001
Internaional Organized Crime Conference In Brazilia
Organized Crime Enforcement Methods
Publications
2017
Entrepreneur's Guide to Michigan Medical Marijuana Laws
Conflicts of Laws and the Interplay Between Federal and State Regulation of Marijuana
Languages
English