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Lynn B. D'Orio
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Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Lynn D'Orio specializes in criminal defense, juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect cases and family law, including non-traditional divorce. She is a passionate advocate of the law and uses her skills to provide personal attention to all her clients. She serves clients in Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Practice Areas
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Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-225 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 32 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1993
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Lynn B. D'Orio JD PLC
330 East Liberty Ste. 3D, PO Box 1047 (mail only), Ann Arbor, MI, 48106
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Posted by Nicholas | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Wonderful attorney
Lynn represented my wife and I during a petition for guardianship of our grandsons. She was always prepared, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better advocate for us and our grandsons. She guided us through the process from the beginning through the trial. If you're looking for a...
Posted by James Jayakar | May 05, 2014
Best Attorney!!!!!!
Ms. Lynn D'Orio has been my attorney for the past two years. She is the best attorney that I have had. I have had three previous attorney to help me and none of them compared to the effectiveness and knowledge of the law and tenacity of Ms D'Orio in my case. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms ...
Lynn B. D'Orio's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly recommend attorney Lynn D'Orio for any difficult legal matter involving children. I've referred several matters to her over the years and she has obtained excellent results in even the most difficult situations. She is extremely well-regarded in our legal community by clients and lawyers alike, and has the knowledge, skills, and stamina to carry any matter through to its proper ending."
Laurie Longo
Appeals lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Justice for All Award, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
1999
Extraordinary Achievement Award, Domestic Violence Project, Inc., SAFE House
1999
Spectrum Award, Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project
1989
Research and Projects Grant, American Association of University Women
Work Experience
1993 - Present
SOLO PRACTITIONER, Lynn B. D'Orio JD PLC
2010 - 2013
Adjunct Professor, • THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL
2003 - 2006
Adjunct Professor, • BAKER COLLEGE, FLINT, MICHIGAN
Associations
2012 - Present
ANN ARBOR COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAMattorney-coach
2008 - Present
COALITION FOR A USEFUL REGISTRYProfessional Advisory Board
2003 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Education CommitteeBoard Member
1994 - Present
MICHIGAN WOMEN’S JUSTICE AND CLEMENCY PROJECTLegal Director
1993 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1993 - Present
WASHTENAW COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Criminal & Juvenile Law sectionsMember
Education
1993
• WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Seminar
Evidence Boot Camp I & II
2016
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference
Juvenile Justice Update
2015
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Seminar
Evidence Boot Camp II
2015
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference
Trial Skills Workshop
2014
Sparer Symposium 2014: Gender and Social Inequality
Michigan Battered Women’s Justice and Clemency Project
2014
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference
Update on Juvenile Law
2014
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference
Evidence Boot Camp I
2012
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference
Developments in Juvenile Delinquency Practice
2011
Transforming Child Welfare Through Representation Conference
Juveniles, Waivers and Sex Offender Registration
2011
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Seminar
Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings
2011
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference
Cross Examination in Abuse-Neglect and Criminal Cases
2010
Michigan Children’s Law Section 8th Annual Making a Difference Conference
Juvenile Competency and Waivers and How They Affect Abuse and Neglect Cases
2010
Juvenile Law Section Advanced Training
Experts
2010
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Seminar
Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings
2010
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference
Developments in Juvenile Delinquency Practice
2010
Adult Learning Institute Speakers' Forum
The What, How and Why of the Sex Offender Registry
2009
Juvenile Justice Workshop
Reforming Michigan’s Public Defense System: The Economic, Social and Human Benefits
2009
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Seminar
Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings
2008
Washtenaw County Bar Association Advanced Training
Delinquency Proceedings
2008
State Appellate Defender Office Panel Discussion
The Ins and Outs of Requests for Clemency
2008
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Seminar
Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings
2008
Adult Learning Institute
Child Welfare Law: Is the Child Well? Is the Law Fair?
2007
National NOW Conference and Young Feminist Leadership Institute
Seeking Alternatives to Incarceration and Clemency for Battered Women
2007
Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Seminar
Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings
2006
11th Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners, University of Michigan Prison Creative Arts Project
Giving Voice to Women Prisoners: Clemency
2003
Panel Discussion
Youth Legal Round Table: Know Your Rights
1998
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 20th Annual State Wide Conference
The Fight for Clemency for Battered Women Who Defend Themselves
1993
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
Considering the Duress Defense When the Defendant is the Victim of Spouse or Child Abuse; Should There Be an Exception to the No-Homicide Rule?
1992
National Women's Studies Conferce
Rape Shield Laws and Their Effects on the Criminal Justice System
Publications
2016
Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA)
Juveniles in Adult Court: Proposed Legislative Changes
2015
University of Pennsylvania Law School Journal of Law and Social Change
In Defense of Survival: Case Studies of the Michigan Women's Justice & Clemency Project
2011
Criminal Defense Newsletter
Commutation Process for Women Prisoners
2010
Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA)
Invisible Stripes: Juveniles and the Sex Offender Registry
2009
Michigan Child Welfare Law Journal
Sex Offender Registration is Not the Answer for Juvenile Sex Offenders with or without Disabilities
2007
Hastings Women's Law Journal
Battered Women, Homicide Convictions and Sentencing: The Case for Clemency
2003
Right To Counsel
Survivors of Domestic Violence Not Given Equal Protection in Oakland County
1998
ACLU Michigan Battered Women's Clemency Project
Clemency for Battered Women in Michigan: A Manual for Attorneys, Law Students and Social Workers
1995
Criminal Defense Newsletter
Attorney General Investigation of Defense Counsel's Knowledge of Inmate Client's Assets
1994
Criminal Defense Newsletter
False Allegations of Child Sex Abuse: A Case in Point
1993
Michigan Bar Journal
What To Do When the Charge Is Criminal Sexual Conduct and the Complainant is HIV Positive?
Languages
English
Activity
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