Experienced former prosecutor ready to defend your rights in the courtroom. Call 24 hrs a day.
Aggressive Criminal Defense. Handled thousands of felony cases.
Languages spoken
English, Arabic
The Khuja Law Firm, PLLC
1360 Porter St., Suite 200
Dearborn, MI, 48124
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2008 | 06/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 285 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
10 Best | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2014 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top Contributor - Criminal Defense | AVVO | 2013 |
Cum Laude (Honors) | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2008 |
LexisNexis Certification | LexisNexis | 2007 |
Certificate of Merit - Property | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2007 |
Certificate of Merit - Criminal Practice | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2007 |
Certificate of Merit - Moot Court | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2007 |
Mock Trial - Top Litigator | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2007 |
Certificate of Merit - Contracts | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Khuja Law Firm, PLLC | 2013 - Present |
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney | Wayne County Prosecutor's Office | 2010 - 2013 |
Attorney | Jamil Kamel Khuja, LLC | 2008 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Trial Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Dearborn Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Michigan Muslim Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
Arab-American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Attorney Member | 2008 - Present |
Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2008 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Dearborn Times Herald | Basketball Game Shooting Suspect to Stand Trial | 2011 |
Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law | SORRY GRANDMA AND GRANDPA, BUT WE DON'T HAVE TIME FOR YOU ANYMORE! THE MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN DEROSE V. DEROSE, 9 Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical & Clinical Law 287 (2007). | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Juris Doctor, cum laude | 2008 |
University of Michigan | Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Judge | Mock Trial | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Michigan v. RF | Dismissal |
State of Michigan v. DD | Not Guilty |
City of Dearborn v. MJ | Not Guilty |
People v. SS | Not Guilty |
State of Michigan v. AA | Not Guilty |
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Nineveh Korkis, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jamil is highly competent and is very knowledgeable regarding criminal law. As a former prosecutor, Jamil has extensive trial experience. He has a great courtroom presence and obtains excellent results for his clients.
Gerald Stahl, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jamil is an excellent DUI lawyer in the Detroit area. I would not hesitate to refer him my client's from the West side of the state.
William Nahikian, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 13, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jamil is a fantastic attorney. Not only that, but he truly cares about his clients as well as his community. I hope I am fortunate to work on another case with him in the future. I certainly endorse him.
Hassan Bazzi, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jamil is an excellent choice for your legal needs. I fully endorse and recommend Jamil in the fields of criminal defense.
John Knappmann, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jamil knows what he's doing and works hard for his clients.
Katherine Bakes, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Berry, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Khuja is a former prosecutor, now defense, and is an excellent attorney. Mr. Khuja will go the extra mile for his clients and achieve a successful outcome.
Hussian Saleh, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jamil is a terrific attorney who will fight aggressively and tirelessly for his clients. Mr. Khuja is an experienced criminal defense and trial attorney and I would strongly recommend Mr. Khuja. Every client that I have referred to Mr. Khuja were more than happy with the outcome he provided.
Edward Bajoka, Unknown Attorney on Oct 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
This man knows his stuff. With powerful advocacy skills and excellent knowledge of the law, this is the attorney to get the job done.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Jamil. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Hamid Soueidan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Syed Ahmed, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Shawn O'Connor, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Timothy Vanderweert, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jamil is a nationally recognized DUI attorney. When I have clients in his jurisdiction, i do not hesitate to send them to him. Top notch attorney.
Aaron Boria, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 19, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jamil is a great lawyer. On a case where we opposed each other he fought tooth and nail for his client. I would be more than happy to refer him a client as I know they would be in good hands. I endorse this lawyer.
David Carter, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
If you want to know how good a lawyer is you can read some of her many well written and published answers to questions on Avvo.com relating to his field of practice. Or you can see the recommendations that other lawyers write about him because they respect his exceptional legal abilities and his willingness to go the extra mile for his clients. When you do all that, you will see exactly why I gladly endorse Mr. Khuja. He knows the law, he explains it well for people who need help, and he cares about his clients. If you have a legal question and his office is anywhere near you, he is your answer. I recommend him to you to help you in your legal needs. I endorse this lawyer.
Monica Brinkman, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Khuja on some cases and have seen him in court, district and circuit, many times. He always vigorously advocates for his clients and has a unique perspective on criminal law because of his experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.
Azzam Elder, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Nov 26, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jamil is a great attorney who represents his clients with passion. I endorse this lawyer.
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