Frank B. Ford

Frank B. Ford

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Dearborn Heights, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Probate, Real Estate

5944 Dacosta St, Dearborn Heights, MI

About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

I represent people accused of drunk driving in courts throughout Southeast Michigan. I handle approximately 50 to 70 drunk driving cases every year. I am a former prosecutor for the cities of Dearborn Heights, Troy, and Southfield. My motto is, "Experienced Individual Attention with a Personal Approach." I also represent people at Secretary of State hearings for Driver's License Restorations.

49 years

80%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

I handle all traffic related matters.

49 years

10%
Probate 5%

I write Wills, Powers of Attorney, and other documents for people I handle estates when someone has died or become incompetent and there is an estate to be administered.

49 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

I draft Purchase Agreements, Deeds, Property Transfer Affidavits, and other real estate documents. I review documents for real estate closings, and I attend real estate closings.

49 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-225 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 48 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1977

Active in Good Standing

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Frank B. Ford Attorney & Counselor at Law

5944 Dacosta St, Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127

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Frank B. Ford's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pete | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

The best choice for your legal needs

Frank was incredibly professional and thorough. I hired Frank to assist me in having the state of Michigan release a "hold" on my license. I made some mistakes as a young man, and 10 years down the road, I was living in a different state and ready to put my past behind me. Even with the hurdles posed... by Covid, changes to the court system and the postal service, Frank was able to help me navigate the courts and successfully obtain my license. Frank spent a lot of time looking through my documents and ensuring everything was in order before submitting, and although it was a lot of work, it alleviated stress during the actual submission process. 10/10 highly recommend!

Posted by James | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

James A Lowry

I live in Tampa Florida, I went to renew my drivers license at the DMV here when I was told that I could not renew the license until I cleared a revocation in MI. I went to the MI/SOS website, it stated you don’t necessarily need an attorney to get your license revocation cleared. The small print sa...ys if your review is denied you must wait a year before you can resubmit another. My first review was denied, a year later the second review was denied, another year later I sent an appeal, scheduled the live closed circuit interview spent three hundred dollars to rent the room and cameras. Got the letter from MI over a month later stating the appeal was also denied with no reason given. I remembered a MI attorney that had helped me previously with a case before moving to FL, that attorney was Mr Frank Ford. I called Mr Ford and explained my circumstances to him and he decided to take my case. He made it abundantly clear what I should expect with his representation. The maticulessness of every document from the form 257, the letters of support, the doctors letters, to what every questions answer should be, and how it should be phrased punctuated or capitalized. The process of getting a revocation in MI cleared is a long an argues one, but there is not another person or attorney I would choose to represent me in this journey then Mr Frank Ford. If you listen to Frank, do what he asks of you and asks of your support system, you will infinitely increase your chances of getting your case resolved positively, and make a friend at the same time. Thank you Frank, for all you have done for me and my family. Go UCONN Huskies! Sincerely, James

Frank Ford

Replied last October 29, 2018

Thank you James! I'm glad it all worked out well for you. Just for the record, UConn is a name for the University of Connecticut Huskies basketball teams, where I went to grad school, before law school.

Posted by Greg | November 02, 2016 | Criminal Defense

DWLS and Speeding 6-10 mph: Miracle

I explained to Me. Ford that I had to decide between two bad options: 1) pleading guilty to a minor misdemeanor (allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle/0 points) and have the speeding ticket dismissed or 2) plead guilty to the speeding ticket (2 points)and have the driving while licen...se suspended (DWLS) dismissed To make matters worse, it was 2:30 p.m. and I was to meet with the prosecutor the next morning. Mr. Ford said that though he had court appointments that morning and couldn't represent me, he did advise the following: - Ask the prosecutor to reduce the speeding infraction to an impeding traffic citation, thus avoiding the 2 points that would go on my driving record. He said to tell the prosecutor that I need to drive for a living and that any abstractable offense - like the speeding ticket - would result in the SOS suspending my license for at least 30 days. - If the prosecutor days no, then ask for an adjournment and that Frank Ford would be representing me. Initially, he did say no, so I mentioned Mr. Ford's name and after a couple of minutes of reading through my driving record, the prosecutor agreed to dismissed the DWLS and amend the speeding ticket to an impeding traffic ticket. Without Mr. Ford's advice, I'd have a misdemeanor on my record. Thanks for your wisdom on the matter Mr. Ford!

Posted by Rebecca | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Best lawyer ever!!!

I called frank to get a complicated out of state drivers license restoration done for me. He is very honest and has a great reputation with the hearing officers. If you are looking to cheat the system frank is not for you. But that is why he is so respected and if he decides to work with you there's... a really good chance that you WILL get your privlages back. He is very thourough and won't leave any stone unturned. I interviewed all the top lawyers for this matter and even worked with a few briefly. You won't be disappointed I highly recommend him.

Posted by Jay | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Need a lawyer? Hire Attorney Frank Ford

Frank was very thorough, professional, patient, empathetic and most of all experienced in handling my case. I'd recommend him simply because I've seen the work that he's done with not only my case but multiple cases of others. I am beyond satisfied with the outcomes of all the situations considering ...they could've been much worse. He will go to work for you to ensure a workable outcome. Need help, he's your man for the job.

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James Frederick

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Frank for more than 20 years and he is an outstanding attorney and quality person, as well. I would not hesitate to send a friend or relative to Frank for legal assistance and I am happy to endorse him. James Frederick"

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Matthew Zick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Ford is a consummate professional who is particularly skilled in the area of drunk driving defense. He is very thorough and always does an outstanding job for his clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Leckie

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Consummate professional. Highly skilled trial attorney that can be counted on to get results for his clients in the toughest cases. My highest recommendation."

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 20

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stanley Pietruska

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Robert Harris

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. Honest advice, practical answers on AVVO. He is a skilled and concerned advocate for his clients."

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Edward Sternisha

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ford consistently provides sound legal answers to the questions posted on Avvo. I have reviewed many of his answers and find myself regularly agreeing with his responses. If you are in his area and need legal representation, give him a call."

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Joshua Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ford is always engaging and thorough in his responses, posts and advice to those here on Avvo. I see Mr. Ford as an outstanding Attorney and would recommend anyone to call him for possible representation. Cheers."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Top Lawyers, DBusiness

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney, Frank B. Ford Attorney and Counselor at Law

Associations

2011 - Present

Suburban Bar Association of Western Wayne County

President

1997 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1977 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs. M.M.

Drunk Driving and CPL Violation reduced to Reckless Driving with no Probation.

People vs. J.C.

Felony OWI 3rd and DWLS dismissed.

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Education

1977

Wayne State University Law School

J.D.

1972

University of Connecticut

M.F.A.

1970

Washington University in St. Louis

A.B.

Languages

English

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