Lynn B. D'Orio

Lynn B. D'Orio

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family

330 East Liberty Ste. 3D, PO Box 1047 (mail only), Ann Arbor, MI

About Lynn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Lynn will protect the rights of her clients whether charged with possession of drugs, robbery, breaking and entering, home invasion, sex crimes or any other felony. She defends her clients charged with misdemeanors (such as impaired driving, drunk driving and domestic violence) just as zealously as her felony clients.

33 years

40%
Juvenile Law 40%

"Juvenile" cases include delinquency cases and child abuse-neglect cases. Lynn will protect the rights of a juvenile just as she would those of an adult accused of a crime. In the child abuse and neglect arena, Lynn will fight to protect the fundamental right of parents to raise their children. She understands the anger and frustration her clients feel when faced with the possible termination of their parental rights.

33 years

40%
Family 20%

Family law includes traditional and non-traditional divorces, child custody and support matters.

33 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-225 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 32 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1993

Emeritus

No misconduct found

Location

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...n attorney that is easy to reach, a dream to work with, and get genuinely cares about her clients, you've found her.

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 ...D'Orio to anyone seeking legal help.

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Laurie Longo

Child custody lawyer | Apr 10

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"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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 TEAM

attorney-coach

2008 - Present

COALITION FOR A USEFUL REGISTRY

Professional Advisory Board

2003 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Education Committee

Board Member

1994 - Present

MICHIGAN WOMEN’S JUSTICE AND CLEMENCY PROJECT

Legal Director

1993 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1993 - Present

WASHTENAW COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Criminal & Juvenile Law sections

Member

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

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

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