Jamil Kamel Khuja

PRO

Jamil Kamel Khuja

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dearborn, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +4 more

1360 Porter St., Suite 200, Dearborn, MI

Free Consultation

About Jamil

Biography

Experienced former prosecutor ready to defend your rights in the courtroom. Call 24 hrs a day.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Federal Crime 10%

10%
Sex Crime 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
Violent Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 17 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2008

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Khuja Law Firm, PLLC

1360 Porter St., Suite 200, Dearborn, MI, 48124

www.khujalaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Jamil online.

Jamil Kamel Khuja's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Gaven | August 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best choice, call (Jamil Khuja)

It is hard to put into words how incredibly grateful I am for the exceptional legal representation provided by Jamil Khuja. 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 approa...ch were invaluable during the most stressful period of my life, making it feel a little bit more manageable. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond—offering not just legal guidance but genuine support and care. I highly recommend Jamil to anyone in need of a skilled criminal trial defense attorney who truly fights for their clients.

Posted by Ziad | September 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Lawyer who knows the laws inside out!

Jamil was great to communicate and deal with. Easy to get a hold of and you can tell he cares about your situation and case. I was dealing with a domestic violence case, and he was upfront and honest on what the expectations were and how we were going to attack the case to win. I’m really thankful i ...was able to have Jamil on my side as he easily eased my concerns and won the case.

Posted by Amy | September 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer. Fights hard and wins!

Another lawyer wanted me to plead guilty and I almost listened even though I didn’t want to. Then I hired Mr. Khuja and he listened to me and walked me through every possibility with my case so I decided to trust him to do a jury trial. Immediate difference when I walked into court with him by my s...ide. They started making better offers but I still turned them down because I knew Mr. Khuja could win my case. Trial lasted a week but it only took the jury maybe 15 minutes to find me NOT GUILTY. He was expensive but worth every penny. I owe him my freedom and will always be grateful for what he did for me.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2015

Dedication

if you or anyone is looking for someone who is very well knowledged within the legal system Jamil is the professional to go to. Jamil is a highly-respected individual In the legal industry, has extensive experience and success track records of defending his clients. If we had any questions or concern...s he was patient in listening and took his time explaning everything in a throughout and respectful manner. helped me with; larceny in a building, and the results were impressive; case was dismissed. No one will work harder to achieve the best results. I am trustworthy he will do an outstanding job

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2015

Dedication

if you or anyone is looking for someone who is very well knowledged within the legal system he is the professional to go to. He was patient and took his time explaning everything in a throughout and respectful manner. He helped me with a larceny in a building case and the results were impressive; cas...e was dismissed. I am trustworthy he will do an outstanding job.

See All Client Reviews

Jamil Kamel Khuja's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Jamil
Nineveh S. Korkis headshot
Nineveh Korkis

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

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 R Stahl headshot
Gerald Stahl

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 15

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."

Randy Babi headshot
Randy Babi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a seasoned attorney with a sharp intellect, Jamil handles each case with utmost professionalism and integrity, which is commendable."

William Symula Nahikian headshot
William Nahikian

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

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 K. Bazzi headshot
Hassan Bazzi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

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 O. Knappmann headshot
John Knappmann

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jamil knows what he's doing and works hard for his clients."

Katherine G. Bakes headshot
Katherine Bakes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Brian Tarik Berry headshot
Brian Berry

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

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 headshot
Hussian Saleh

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

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 Amir Bajoka headshot
Edward Bajoka

Unknown lawyer | Oct 28

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 headshot
Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Richard Geller headshot
Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

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 headshot
Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

Hamid M. Soueidan headshot
Hamid Soueidan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John M O'Brien headshot
John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

Syed Sharik Ahmed headshot
Syed Ahmed

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Shawn Patrick O'Connor headshot
Shawn O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Timothy J. Vanderweert headshot
Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 22

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 Jeffrey Boria headshot
Aaron Boria

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

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 B. Carter Jr. headshot
David Carter

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

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."

View All Endorsements
William Symula Nahikian headshot
William Nahikian

Criminal defense lawyer

Hassan K. Bazzi headshot
Hassan Bazzi

Unknown lawyer

John O. Knappmann headshot
John Knappmann

Unknown lawyer

Abeir Ali Faraj headshot
Abeir Faraj

Unknown lawyer

Brian Tarik Berry headshot
Brian Berry

Unknown lawyer

Samuel A. Nouhan headshot
Samuel Nouhan

Litigation lawyer

Hussian Saleh headshot
Hussian Saleh

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

John Freeman headshot
John Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer

Walter H. Bentley III headshot
Walter Bentley

Unknown lawyer

Syed Sharik Ahmed headshot
Syed Ahmed

Criminal defense lawyer

Lena F Masri headshot
Lena Masri

Unknown lawyer

Timothy J. Vanderweert headshot
Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer

William J. Maze headshot
William Maze

DUI and DWI lawyer

Edward Jacob Sternisha headshot
Edward Sternisha

Unknown lawyer

Gerald R Stahl headshot
Gerald Stahl

Unknown lawyer

Robert E. Harris Jr. headshot
Robert Harris

Unknown lawyer

Patrick Erwin Nyenhuis headshot
Patrick Nyenhuis

Criminal defense lawyer

Shawn Patrick O'Connor headshot
Shawn O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer

William W. Swor headshot
William Swor

Criminal defense lawyer

Christine Marie Heckler headshot
Christine Heckler

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top Contributor - Criminal Defense, AVVO

2008

Cum Laude (Honors), Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2007

LexisNexis Certification, LexisNexis

2007

Mock Trial - Top Litigator, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2007

Certificate of Merit - Moot Court, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2007

Certificate of Merit - Criminal Practice, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2007

Certificate of Merit - Property, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2006

Certificate of Merit - Contracts, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, The Khuja Law Firm, PLLC

2010 - 2013

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Jamil Kamel Khuja, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Dearborn Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Michigan Muslim Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Arab-American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Attorney Member

2008 - 2010

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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

State of Michigan v. AT

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. BO

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. RC

Not Guilty

State of Michigan v. AB

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. CV

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. SM 3

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. ER

Not Guilty

State of Michigan v. DS

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. PL

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. SM 2

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. HF

Three felonies reduced to one misdemeanor (Probation)

State of Michigan v. DB

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. JC

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. SW

Dismissal

City of Dearborn v. MY

Dismissal

State of Michigan v. SM

Dismissal

See More Legal Cases

Education

2008

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Juris Doctor, cum laude

2005

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Judge Mock Trial

Publications

Languages

English

Arabic

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution