Adam K. Wolak

Adam K. Wolak

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Detroit, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI ... +4 more

18211 Fenton, Detroit, MI

About Adam

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Adam K. Wolak

18211 Fenton, Detroit, MI, 48219

Law Offices of Adam K. Wolak

Po Box 19581, Detroit, MI, 48219-0581

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Adam K. Wolak's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jimmy | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Let Adam work for you!

Mr. Adam Wolak is a very knowledgeable Attorney. Adam has helped me in the past with my Divorce and recently with driver's license restoration. It was nice that Adam had been in direct contact with me and kept me updated on what would be the next step. I Highly recommend hiring Adam to get the posi...tive results needed. Thanks again Mr. Wolak.

Posted by Marls | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Awesome atttorney

I have used Adam Wolak on a couple of different occasions. He was very understanding and very knowledgeable of the law in my matters (one was a real estate/mortgage matter and another was an unemployment appeal matter) he won the appeal regarding my unemployment matter and helped me save my house and... get a new mortgage - I have all the faith in the world when it comes to having Adam represent me - I have referred friends and family to him and will continue to do so!!!

Posted by Darren | June 16, 2015

I refer him to all my people.

Adam has been very helpful to people I know in various situations dealing with the legal counseling, including myself. Everyone that I have referred him to has come back with worry lifted off their shoulders. He makes sure you are stress free and knowledgeable of your case. Adam is very reasonable an...d responsive and works hard to make sure you win your case. I can't thank him enough for always making me feel like a priority and getting the job done.

Posted by Denise | June 11, 2015 | Probate

Knowledgable and Professional

Mr. Wolak represented me in a probate case and my child in a possession case. He was professional, very knowledgable and kept me informed along the way. I would use his services again and have recommended him to family and friends.

Posted by Denise | June 11, 2015 | Probate

Knowledgable and Professional

Mr. Wolak represented me in a probate case and my child in a possession case. He was professional, very knowledgable and kept me informed along the way. I would use his services again and have recommended him to family and friends.

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Adam K. Wolak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Badalucco

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam Wolak was always professional and I greatly admired his skills in court and negotiation."

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Ryan Hill

General practice lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Worked with Mr. Wolak on several cases, very ethical, and efficient. I enjoyed working with him."

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K. Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wolak is an experienced attorney; he makes a good physical appearance in Court; he has a great command for substantive and procedural rules; he is persuasive on his clients behalf. I would recommend him for criminal work."

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Joshua Castmore

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Adam has always been a great source for information. He cares a lot for his clients and I have no hesitation referring matters to him."

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Andrea Badalucco

Child custody lawyer

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Ryan Hill

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K. Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Talpos

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Todd Fox

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

1999

Notice of Appreciation-Pro bono Assistance, Oakland County Family Law

1995

Case Note Publication, Detroit College of Law Review-Publication

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney-Sole Practitioner, Law Office of Adam K. Wolak

2003 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Bloomfield Law Center

2000 - 2015

Licensed to Practice-2000., U.S. Federal District Court Eastern District of Michigan

2000 - 2003

Detroit Regional Attorney, UAW Legal Services

1997 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Talpos & Arnold, PC

1996 - 1997

Clerk, Talpos & Arnold, PC

Associations

2018 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan-CDAM

Member

2018 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2016 - Present

National 100 Top Trial Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

member

2015 - Present

Wayne County Family Law Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

U.S. Federal Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan Chapter

Member

2015 - Present

U. S. Federal Bar Criminal Section

Member

2014 - Present

Polish American Legal Society

Member

1997 - Present

Michigan State Bar

member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Jackson

Probation

U.S. v. Leo Sharp et. al.

Defendant Alverado-Dismissal of original charges-plead reduced-minimum sentence

People v. Smith

Not guilty 1st degree murder

U.S. v. Furney

Dismissed

People v. Sirbaugh

Not Guilty

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Education

1996

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Michigan

BS-with High Distinction

1991

Henry Ford Community College

Liberal Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Starfish outreach

Personal Protection Orders

2014

Starfish Outreach

Child Support

2014

Starfish Family Services Legal Assistance

Obtaining Physical Custody

2012

The Divorce Process and Domestic Violence

Divorce, Custody and Personal Protection Orders

Publications

2014

The Oakland Press Pontiac Teens Charged with Murder

2014

The Oakland press Pontiac, Orion murders

1995

Law Review of Michigan State University Detroit College of Law Ladue v. Galleo

Languages

English

Activity

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