Joseph F. Awad

Joseph F. Awad

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 25 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

26677 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 25 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2000

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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The Law Office of Joseph F. Awad, P.C.

26677 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI, 48034

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Posted by Mariha | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

CASE WAS PRACTICALLY DISMISSED

Late January I recieved an OWI and I literally thought my life was over. From the start Mr. Awad was on it, asking all the viable information and staying on top of what was needed. State police were being hesitant releasing my dashcam footage and weren't prepared to send it until it was already so cl...ose to my court date. Mr. Awad sent his assistant out (and hour drive) to retrieve it days early so he had the time to assess it and figure out where to go from there. Mr. Awad was the perfect attorney choice because thanks to him, I got charged with just careless driving and a $200 fine. No OWI charge, nothing on my record! I am so blessed and will recommend anyone to him!

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Out of state

Being an out of state client, Awad did everything in his power to keep me from having to travel. Well he did an outstanding job and not only did I not have to travel, he had my case thrown out. Couldn’t be more satisfied with the results.

Posted by Blake | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional and will really Fight

Years ago, I hired Joe to defend me on a 3rd offense OWI. I was up against a county just outside of metro Detroit notoriously known for their ultra-strict sentencing on alcohol-related driving offenses. Being that it has been years since this case has closed, what I appreciated most is his candid pro...fessionalism. Joe was willing to fight for any direction we would have taken it, but in the end, his recommendation proved to be best. Joe was able to negotiate an amazing deal that I am still thankful for today. Mr. Awad is a great person to have fighting in your corner.

Posted by Michael | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Totally Impressed and forever greatful for Mr. Awad

I had an impossible implied consent hearing coming up, for refusing the breathalyzer on a Super drunk Dui. These cops were out to push for the maximum of any and everything they could. I felt there was no way I was going to win this automatic one year license suspension. My initial meeting with Mr.... Awad and every meeting that followed, was the most professional experience with an attorney that I have ever had. In my line of business I interact with attorneys on a very regular basis, so I have hundreds to compare Mr. Awad to. His attention to detail, photographic memory and recall of case law, technicalities and workarounds, willingness to subpoena every piece of possible evidence, and leaving no stone unturned is unlike anything I have ever seen. It was unreal! I am completely in awe by this man and his excellence. He prepared so meticulously well and prepared me the same, that we went in ready for full out War. When we walked into this hearing, he spoke and looked like a million bucks. He is so well put together, that he really looked like he owned the place. But somehow his personality is such, that everyone just loves this man. This was really key for my case, because these cops were not playing games. Next thing I know Mr. Awad comes out of conference room and says they dropped the case. I looked at him and couldn't believe what I just heard. I couldn't believe that he won the case! I go into the room to finalize everything, and the cop is laughing and talking with Mr. Awad like he's happy to be the mans friend. Then after the case got finalized, the cop came up to me, smiles, gives me a handshake, wished me good luck with everything. It all just seemed surreal and I am so thankful. I just can't recommend this attorney enough! Thank you again so much Mr. Awad you saved my life's work and career. I would have lost everything had it not been for you.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer!!!

Attorney Joe Awad is amazing! He helped me with a dui second offense case. Although we couldn't get the case thrown out he did get my sentencing reduced dramatically by talking with the judge before the judge decided to go with what the prosecution recommended. The judge listened and had leniency on... me and I was very grateful. He also helped me with my license appeal hearing due to the above mentioned case. He prepared me for the hearing and made sure we had all the proper documents and evidence needed to support my case and we won! The hearing officer made a decision on the spot (which is not very common) to grant me my license back. Granted I still have certain guidelines that I must follow and I will have to go back in a year to prove my case (hopefully for the last time) in order to get all restrictions removed and I will definitely be calling Attorney Joe Awad when we closer to that time. He also works with me with my payments which I also greatly appreciated. If you are in need of an attorney call Joe...trust me he's worth every penny!!!!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Joseph F. Awad, P.C.

Education

2000

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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