$ 125-200 per hour
Christopher David Kessel
About Christopher
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
18 years | 900 cases
Family
15%
14 years
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 17 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher David Kessel
4300 Penobscot, 645 Griswold, Detroit, MI, 48226
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Christopher David Kessel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Kessel is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Michigan. He is not afraid to take on challenging cases and always puts his clients first. Mr. Kessel has more trial experience than most attorneys who have been practicing for 20 years. I would definitely recommend hiring him for any sort of criminal defense matter. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Kessel is an excellent attorney and has tried a number of cases against some of the most experienced prosecutors. He is always prepared and fights very hard for his clients. Any defendant would be in good hands with Mr. Kessel as his lawyer."
"Mr. Kessel has to be one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Michigan. In his first few years of practice Mr. Kessel held more jury trials then some attorneys will have in their entire life. His skills are beyond his years. If you are in trouble and you hire Mr. Kessel you can be sure that you are in good hands."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Nessel & Kessel Law
2008 - 2011
Associate Defender, Legal Aid & Defender Of Detroit
Associations
Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People v KG
Not Guilty
People v LP
Not Guilty
People v WS
Not Guilty
People v VM
Not Guilty on all charges
People v HO
Not Guilty on all charges
Education
2008
Wayne State University Law School
J.D.
2005
Michigan State University
B.A.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I'm on probation and got caught shoplifting. Was given an appearance notice. What will happen
06 Nov 2015
Q&A
For a questionable parking violation ($45 fine) should I "admit responsibility with explanation" or "deny responsibility"?
07 Oct 2014
Q&A
I am on probation and cannot afford to make my payments. I also just became a father so thT has added to my expenses tremendousl
11 Jul 2012