Brian F. Garmo

Brian F. Garmo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Troy, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Debt Settlement, Family ... +2 more

50 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 240, Troy, MI

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Misdemeanors, Felonies, Assault & Battery, Drunk Driving, Minor in Possession (MIP), Domestic Violence

25%
Debt Settlement 25%

Debt Collection Defense, Credit Card Litigation, Foreclosure Litigation, Automobile Finance, Garnishments, Loan Workouts

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, etc

25%
Business 20%

Business Formation, Litigation, Corporations, LLCs

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Speeding, Careless Driving, Reckless Driving, Red Light, Failure to Yield

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 330-330 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Garmo & Kiste, PLC

50 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 240, Troy, MI, 48084-5283

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Brian F. Garmo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Saurabh | July 23, 2015

Brian is an Excellent and trustable Lawyer....

Brian Garmo….. What to say about Brian! He is not even a great lawyer but, he is an awesome magician who just does some type of magic there in court and everything will come to him in his favor. What he has done for me, it’s unbelievable. He handles his all the cases in a very professional manner ...and he is very soft talking. Because of his overall effort, all my charges were dismissed simply and for this, I think, a single word “THANK” will not be enough. But as we don’t have much words to say Thanks. I would like to say “Thanks a lot Brian to make me proud that you were my lawyer and to make my life on track….” Please keep it up with your awesome services! You have a very great future!! For others, I would highly recommend Brian. You can have a blindly trust on Brian to make a good decision, what I did! Saurabh

Posted by Tom | April 15, 2013

Outstanding Lawyer.

I contacted Brian back in December 2012 regarding a debt situation in which I had no available means to pay back in full. I was quite nervous, upset, and depressed over this entire situation. But once I sat down with Brian, he assured me that he would do everything he could to help. He really put my ...mind at ease by explaining the many options that were available in dealing with this problem, and always kept me abreast of what was happening. Brian was able negotiate a settlement of my $30k+ debt for $3k. Simply outstanding!!!! I cannot thank Brian enough for the great work he performed in handling my case. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking the services of a great lawyer.

Posted by Anita | January 24, 2009

Sharita

Brian took the time to listen and handled my matter with great care and got me great results.

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2008

Very Satisfied and Highly Recommended

Great lawyer. Very professional and understanding. Extremely happy wth my results. Also very accessible.

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Brian F. Garmo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karinne Marcolini

Business lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a thorough, detailed attorney that takes the time to know the nuances of every case."

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Matthew Sheena

Business lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a great attorney who you can trust and rely on. He will always answer your call and is very accessible. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Freeman

Debt settlement lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian and his law partner Matt provide excellent service at a reasonable price. I regularly refer my clients to them when my clients need professional assistance in areas that I do not handle. They have always achieved favorable results and I look forward to referring people to them in the future."

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Stephanie Karisny

General practice lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work with Brian Garmo on a daily basis and know him to be a passionate and dedicated advocate. Brian's work is exemplary and client satisfaction is his primary goal in representation. I would endorse and recommend Brain without hesitation."

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Danny Garmo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Brian Garmo. I find him very dedicated to the practice of law and highly recommend his services. He is committed to the service of his clients and is an excellent lawyer and advocate. He is detail oriented and gets results for his clients. I endorse Brian Garmo."

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Romi Mezy

Debt collection lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Garmo is an effective and skillful attorney in the area of civil litigation (more particularly, debt collection, debt settlement and commercial law). He has always represented clients I have referred to him ably and has exceeded their expectations every time. I highly recommend him and his firm and endorse him without question."

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Herman Dhade

Business lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian Garmo, is a dedicated, hard working and knowledgeable lawyer, I highly recommend him."

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Matthew Van Steenkiste

Litigation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Ian Lyngklip

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Steven Harms

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John Freeman

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Danny Garmo

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Romi Mezy

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Herman Dhade

Immigration lawyer

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Matthew Van Steenkiste

Debt settlement lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Michigan's 10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 10 Attorney Under the Age of 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Full Service Law Firm of the Year, Corporate INTL

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Garmo & Kiste, PLC

2007 - 2007

Attorney, Garmo & Associates, PC

Associations

2007 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2007 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Real Estate Salesperson

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2015

Bloomfield Village Association

Trustee

2010 - 2011

Chaldean American Bar Association

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Misrepresentation

Case Dismissed

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Education

2007

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

CABA

What to Expect Upon Graduation from Law School

Publications

N/A

www.GarmoKiste.com Hold Over Tenants

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Languages

English

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