$ 175-250 per hour
Sydney E. F. Rushing
About Sydney
Biography
Sydney Rushing is an experienced criminal attorney based in Detroit, Michigan and is the founding member of Rushing Law, PLC. Sydney has represented numerous individuals in an array of criminal matters, ranging from civil infractions to felony charges. She has also represented numerous individuals in family court as well as civil matters. Ms. Rushing is dedicated to her clients and possesses a great passion to protect the rights of others.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 11 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Rushing Law PLC
24901 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 220, Southfield, MI, 48075
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Sydney E. F. Rushing's Reviews
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Posted by Brian | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Very attentive and detail oriented. Very personable and easy to work with. Took extra time to explain everything to me and worked on my behalf at all hours of the day.
Sydney Rushing
Replied last February 13, 2017Thank you for the review. We take pride in our work and in advocating for our clients!
Posted by Tony | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Sealed Public Intox Ticket; Friendly and Efficient Attorney
Sydney Rushing, my lawyer, did an amazing job with my case. She was very professional, efficient and worked diligently to get the best possible results for my case. I was charged with a public intoxication ticket, and with her hard work, she was able to get the case sealed and hidden under my record ...
Sydney Rushing
Replied last February 13, 2017Thank you for the review. We take pride in our work and in advocating for our clients!
Posted by Kurt | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
High Level
Mrs. Rushing was a pleasure to work with. What I had to deal with had some moving parts that would need immediate attention, and she was always on top of my case. I did not feel like I was a number, she actually treated me like a fellow person, which is important when you need someone in your corner....
Sydney Rushing
Replied last January 17, 2017Thank you for the review. We take pride in our work and in advocating for our clients!
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent
Mrs. Rushing was nothing but professional. She was excellent at conveying information to me so I understand exactly what was going on with my case and walk me through all information pertaining to my case. She was readily available to answer any questions that I had. She also brought a calming presen...
Sydney Rushing
Replied last January 17, 2017Thank you for the review. We take pride in our work and in advocating for our clients!
Sydney E. F. Rushing's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Attorney Sydney Rushing. I played a very small part in advising Attorney Rushing on family law cases early in her career and can say with complete confidence that she is a knowledgeable, dedicated advocate who knows how to use the law to the advantage of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sydney is an excellent criminal defense attorney; she is well versed in criminal law, straight forward and honest with her clients. Attorney Rushing is the "go to" person for criminal defense work."
"Sydney is very knowledgeable in this area of practice. She will fight for her client, and make sure their rights are advocated for. She will go to great lengths to make sure a favorable outcome occurs, and is not afraid of a challenge."
"Sydney is willing to go above and beyond for her clients. She is dedicated, hard working, and a bulldog in the courtroom. I enjoy working along side her in the legal community."
"Sydney Rushing is a tremendously experienced, extremely effective, and highly respected criminal law attorney. I have known Sydney for several years and can state without hesitancy that her dedication, knowledge of the law, and legal acumen allows her to consistently obtain the most successful results for her clients. Anyone in need of a criminal law attorney would be well served to retain her counsel. I therefore extend Sydney my absolute highest endorsement."
"Sydney is a highly passionate and driven attorney. She will go the extra mile for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Sydney Rushing as a criminal defense trial attorney. I have known Ms. Rushing since our days in law school, where she consistently impressed me with her intellect and passion for the law. She is a compassionate and aggressive advocate for her clients."
"Mrs. Rushing is tough, knowledgeable, and efficient. Her deft handling of every matter results in positive results for her clients. She is completely fearless, taking on and defending her client’s constitutional rights against a system heavily tilted in favor of the State."
"Sydney is not only a passionate attorney who provides passionate representation for her clients, she is also an asset to the legal community. As a young attorney I reached out to several attorneys for advice on starting my own law practice. Sydney responded right away and I greatly appreciated all of the help she gave me. She is an extremely generous person and professional."
"I have worked with Sydney on several matters and she is very knowledgeable about the law. She is professional and willing to fight on behalf of her clients."
"Sydney is so knowledgeable about the world of criminal law. I endorse Sydney because if I ever found myself in trouble with the law, she is the lawyer I would want to represent me."
"Sydney Rushing cares about each every one of her clients. She is a great attorney and will fight for you. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sydney is an outstanding attorney committed to her clients and always goes above and beyond to get the results her clients seek."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Pro Bono Service Award, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
2015
Trial College Graduate, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Trial Attorney, Rushing Law, PLC
Associations
2014 - Present
Detroit Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganMember
2014 - Present
Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Michigan v. AL
Not Guilty
Education
2014
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Adrian College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
CLE
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are notice to appear arrangements for defendants always criminal?
23 Feb 2017
Q&A
What type of offense is COMM SERVICE? Is it a criminal offense?
23 Feb 2017
Q&A
My son was charged with 2 counts of burglary and 1 count possecion of burglary tool what sentence should be expected
05 Jan 2017