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  • Royal Oak, MI
  • Licensed for 23 years
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About Dean

Over 20 years of aggressive criminal defense for ALL felonies and misdemeanors in ALL courts in the state of Michigan.  I will make sure that your rights are protected and that you get the very BEST possible outcome on your case.  

Practice areas

DUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 75%

    23 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 25%

    23 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

123 S Main St Ste 250
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Law Office of Dean N. Ankouny

123 S Main St Ste 250
Royal Oak, MI, 48067-2645

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing199706/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2018
10 Best Criminal Law AttorneysAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2018
10 Best Criminal Law AttorneysAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2017
Membership in the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United StatesThe Supreme Court of the United States - Washington, D.C.2000
Dean's ListMichigan State University College of Law1996
Moot Court WinnerMichigan State University College of Law1995
Dean's ListThe University of Michigan1993
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney and Counselor at LawThe Law Office of Dean N. Ankouny2001 - Present
Attorney and Counselor at LawThe Advocate Legal Services1998 - 2001
Law ClerkWayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit, MI1996 - 1996
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganMember2000 - Present
The Supreme Court of the United States - Washington, D.C.Member2000 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember1997 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The Detroit Free PressNews Interview2014
The Detroit NewsNews Interview2014
WJR RadioRadio Appearance2014
WWJ Newsradio 950Radio Appearance2014
Fox 2 DetroitNews Interview2014
WDIV DetroitNews Interview2014
WXYZ Channel 7 DetroitNews Interview2014
Attorney BlogUnderstanding Your Miranda Rights2011
The Detroit NewsNews Interview2002
The Oakland PressNews Interview2000
The Oakland PressNews Interview1999
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Michigan State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1997
University of MichiganBA - Bachelor of Arts1993
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Belleville High SchoolCourtroom In The Schools Program2017
Boulan Park Middle SchoolCourtroom In The Schools Program2015
Discussion with middle school studentsDrug Laws and the Justice System2008
Berkshire Middle SchoolCourtroom In The Schools Program2007
Neighborhood Legal DayWhat Are Your Rights When Detained By The Police?2005
O.L. Smith Middle SchoolCourtroom In The Schools Program2004
Web Discussion - Search and SeizureHow The 4th Amendment Protects You2003
Help Guide Our YouthProtecting your rights/Protecting your freedom2003
Waterford Kettering High SchoolCourtroom In the Schools Program1999
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
People v FNOT GUILTY
People v JNOT GUILTY
People v VNOT GUILTY

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Very satisfied with Dean!

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I hired Dean on two different cases to represent me. On both cases, I am very satisfied with the result. He helped me keep BOTH cases off of my record which probably saved my job. I am very thankful to Dean. He is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend him if you need a criminal lawyer. I’m very satisfied with his services.
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Great result!

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Although I have used several attorneys in the past, Dean is by far the best. He is very easy to talk to. He always answered all of my questions, and he got me a great result on my case. I would definitely recommend this lawyer if you need an aggressive criminal attorney.
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This Lawyer Really Cares!

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I'm very lucky to have found Mr. Ankouny to represent me. I was charged with domestic violence by my ex girlfriend and what she had told the police was simply not true. I needed to keep this charge off of my record or else I was going to lose my job. Mr. Ankouny believed in me and I could tell that he really cared about my case. He always answered my questions, and he's really easy to talk to. In the end, he got my case COMPLETELY DISMISSED! I would definitely recommend this lawyer!

Fantastic criminal lawyer

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Mr. Ankouny represented my son in a case where he had been charged with two felonies by his ex-wife and her mother. Since my son currently has two prior felony convictions, he was also charged as an habitual criminal. The third charge for habitual criminal would have double the sentencing for either or both convictions. With Mr. Ankouny representing my son, the home invasion (possible 20 years) and habitual criminal charges were dropped and my son received two years probation for larceny in a building (possible 4 years).

Dean Ankouny Cases

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Mr. Ankouny has handled a number of cases from Drvers License restoration to drunk driving, driving on a suspended license, and other matters. These cases involved my daughter and other friends that I have referred to Mr. Ankouny. Everyone has been happy with how Dean handled thier cases and the outcomes.

Personable effective top notch lawyer

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Mr. Ankouny not only helped my son get his life back, he periodically checked on him to ensure he was on the right track. My son was let off probation in May, 2011 which was 3 months earlier than expected because he stayed focused on what was right and best for himself. We can thank Dean (Mr. Ankouny) for teaching all of us what it takes to redeem yourself when you have done wrong!

Hard working results oriented lawyer

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Mr. Ankouny represented my son in a case where he was facing three felony convictions. The one most significant carried a mandatory sentence of two years in prison. My son was found not guilty of this one and will probably get probation for the other two. My advice to anyone would be to hire Mr. Ankouny and do everything exactly as he advises you and you will get the best result possible! He is also very caring, patient and forgiving.

Dean N. Ankouny Super Lawyer

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Mr. Ankouny has been very supportive, caring, responsive and kind to our whole family during the most significant crisis of our lives! I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is hard working and has always been respectful to our entire family.

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Abiola Adesioye, Immigration Attorney on Oct 5, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Amir Soleimanian, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 13, 2017
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Roshni Gandhi, Business Attorney on Jul 12, 2017
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Excellent criminal defense attorney- professional, highly knowledgeable, and personable.

David Afton, General practice Attorney on Jul 12, 2017
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I was lucky to work with Dean when I was a newly-minted lawyer, fresh out of law school (and Dean had been at it for some time). Although our time working together as associates was all too brief, his commitment to representing clients with excellence, empathy, compassion and ethics made a lasting impression on me, and served as a model and inspiration for my own performance as a lawyer. If I were ever in need of a criminal defense (knock on wood---but it happens to the best of us!), I can't think of anyone else I would call.

Catherine Schwartz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 5, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Hashim Jeelani, Immigration Attorney on May 23, 2017
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Dean Ankouny is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He has successfully handled a number of cases for my clients. His reputation as an aggressive and seasoned trial attorney is well deserved. I strongly endorse Dean.

Edward Souweidane, Car accident Attorney on May 5, 2017
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I have known Dean for many years. He is both ethical and very professional and can say without hesitation I endorse his legal abilities.

Mitchell Foster, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Dean is a great lawyer who gets impressive results for his clients. A real trial lawyer!

Matthew Zick, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 29, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Dean is highly skilled and is a consummate professional. He is held in high regard by myself and our colleagues. He is an extremely effective advocate for his clients.

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