$ 400-400 per hour
Born in a United States Army Hospital in Aberdeen, Maryland 1957, Mr. Lakin is the son of an Army Doctor.
Mr. Lakin grew up in the Detroit Metropolitan area and graduated from Wayne State University; then attending Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University.
While attending law school, Mr. Lakin became interested in the area of Criminal Law. Mr. Lakin’s passion for Criminal Law grew while clerking for various major Detroit based law firms. Upon passing the bar, Mr. Lakin opened the doors to his first office, which was located in the Penobscot building. Business BOOMED!
In 1990 Mr. Lakin would become well know for his role in the highly publicized case, more commonly known as, “ the Saint Aubin Massacre.” His reputation grew as he continued to win hundreds of jury trials. Mr. Lakin has been asked to represent defendants and appear in courts in several other states including: New Mexico, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, etc.
Mr. Lakin prides himself as one who can break through even the most complicated details; all so that the any person can understand their situation and handle it with ease, and less stress. Mr. Lakin has often been quoted as saying, “If you don’t have a PLAN to win, you can’t win.”
With over two decades of experience, satisfying clients, and handling complex criminal matters, let Mr. Lakin be YOUR first step to addressing your pending criminal problem.
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$ 400-400 per hour
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Chat withState: Michigan
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1991
283 E. Frank Street, Birmingham, MI, 48009
22 Client Reviews
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Posted by James | October 29, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Scam
This so-called lawyer is so inapt I’m surprise he matches his suit pants and his jacket in the morning! He’s a drunk he’s clueless and he will sell you down the river into a jail cell faster than you can say railroaded!
Posted by Tyrone | October 05, 2020
Straight Forward & Spot On
Honorable & knowledgeable Professional. Marc covered all the bases regarding my legal situation and provided the advise that was spot on. His legal advice helped me avoid several legal traps & saved me a bunch of money along the way. Marc is a straight forward legal counselor & would use him again....
Posted by Crystal | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Grandslam!
Marc was the perfect lawyer for my case. I was facing 5 to 40 years on a drug conspiracy case. Right away, Marc went to work. I was taken by surprise when I was arrested because I had not lived in Michigan for 5 years and I was arrested in Nebraska and extradited to Michigan on these charges. Marc ...
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Criminal defense lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1991.
Suspension issued in MI, 1991
updated on 06/13/2012Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984
Constitutional Law Book Award, Michigan State University School of Law
1988 - 2011
C.E.O., Law Offices of Marc R. Lakin
1988 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law SectionMember
1988 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
not guilty
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Lecture Law Students
2005
Criminal Defense
1991
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