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Elder’s numerous honors and awards include his recognition by SuperLawyers and receipt of the Rising Star Award, as well as designation as a dBusiness Magazine Top Lawyer — a distinction he has been recognized for in multiple years. He was also named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, as chosen by The National Trial Lawyers, his third straight year earning this honor.
In addition, he was named a Rising Star in Criminal Defense by Super Lawyers Magazinein 2011 and recognized as one of the Top Attorneys by Michigan Outstanding Young Lawyers. Elder has received additional recognition by legal organizations and his peers, including being named one of the Top Young Attorneys in Michigan, by The New York Times. He has also served on the American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee (ADC).
Elder graduated in 1996 with an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, later earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law.
Fluent in English and Arabic, Elder holds memberships with the State Bar of Michigan, the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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1360 Porter Street, Suite 200, Dearborn, MI, 48124
1360 Porter St. Suite 200, Dearborn, MI, 48124
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Posted by Michael Bloom | December 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
The best attorney in Michigan ! Excellent defense attorney. Smart and aggressive
Posted by N | December 9, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
When I came to this Law Firm I was Threatened, Called a Black Trouble Maker, Yelled At and Told I Need To Control My Temper. Which doesn’t make any sense, Since I Show A Video Evidence Of Police Officer Brutality Assaulting Me For No Reason At All!!!
Posted by Gaven | August 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
It is hard to put into words how incredibly grateful I am for the exceptional legal representation provided by Doraid Elder. Thanks to his expertise, dedication, and thorough understanding of the law, I was successfully acquitted of the charge against me. His dedication, expertise, and personal appro...
Posted by Julie | October 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Our first experience with an attorney was Doraid. While our case was complicated, Doraid handled it with professionalism, integrity, was honest and readily available whenever we needed him. He not only supported our son through this trying time but also was our support system as well. He held our ...
Posted by Germaine | July 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I had a legal issue that happened in 2019. From day one Doraid told me how it was going to turn out. He was very consistent with my case. Even while going through the Covid pandemic he worked very hard and was very knowledgeable about my case. I will always be quick to call Doraid for any legal issue...
"Mr. Elder is THE attorney to call if you are charged with a crime. I have had the pleasure of working with him on both state and federal cases and the quality of representation he gives his clients is second to none. His knowledge of criminal law and superior trial skills allow him to fight for his clients and win."
"Doraid is a top notch attorney with trial experience and a proven track record with state and federal criminal cases. He obtains excellent results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doraid has the professional skills and personality to be both a highly successful trial attorney as well as a highly skilled advocate who obtains the ultimate results for his clients. on behalf of his clients. I am glad to know there are other outstanding lawyers like Doraid who practice in the Detroit area...,"
"Excellent lawyer. Doraid is a top-notch attorney and has taken cases to trial hundreds of times. He is highly respected and obtains excellent results for his clients."
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2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyers, dbusiness
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Top Lawyers, dbusiness
2011
Top Attorneys, Michigan Outstanding Young Lawyers
2001 - Present
Trial Lawyer, Doraid B. Elder, P.C.
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
2000 - Present
Wayne County Bar Association
2000 - Present
Federal Bar Association
2012 - 2016
Arab-American Bar AssociationPresident
Found Not Guilty
Not Guilty of First Degree Murder
Not Guilty of 23 Counts of Attempted Murder
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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