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Winning criminal cases is my passion!! I enjoy working for the "underdog" who has all of the legal odds stacked against him or her in their criminal case. A criminal case is like a puzzle already put together by the Government and Prosecution. My goal is to break the puzzle apart, piece by piece, prove my clients innocence and work towards winning their case. I thoroughly enjoy what I do and I am especially pleased when my client is able to walk out of the courtroom to go home back to their families instead of jail. Although most people will never need the services of a Criminal Defense Attorney, often times bad things happen to good people, and when they do, I work hard to restore that persons good name and reputation. This profession may not be for everyone, but I would not trade it for the world!
I specialize in the following areas of Criminal Defense:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DRUNK DRIVING
CRIMINAL ASSAULT
FEDERAL CRIMES
DRUG CRIMES
MISDEMEANORS
FELONIES
PROBATION VIOLATIONS
PAROLE VIOLATIONS
WEAPON CHARGES
EXPUNGEMENTS
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
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1274 Library St, #304, Detroit, MI, 48226
45 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Thank you Attorney Bessant-
I am a native Detroiter who moved out of state a few years ago and left behind a legal matter that turned into a warrant for my arrest. I thought that it would be in my best interest to hire an attorney in Michigan to handle my case. After retaining (2) different lawyers within (1) year of absolutely...
Posted by ciearl | June 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense
LOOK FURTHER, IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A REAL LAWYER
I call Mr. Kevin about representation about a warrant I had From 2006 and I spoke with him he sounded like he didn't care and said he would call me back and never did after 2 days so if this the lawyer your looking for stop looking and GET A REAL LAWYER WHO WILL CALL BACK
Hello Ciearl, I first want to apologize to you if I or anyone else in my office came across as being lackadaisical or non-interested in your situation when you called, as I strive to give every client and potential client the respect and attention they deserve when you contact my office concerning a legal matter. Furthermore, I find a failure to return phone calls as being completely unacceptable as we attempt to return all customer calls in a quick and timely fashion, usually within 24 hours or less. I will be sure to look into this to prevent this in the future. If by chance your 2006 Warrant is still active, and your situation remains unresolved, I invite you to contact our office again as soon as possible as I will look into your matter promptly, provided I have all of your personal information to research your warrant in an effort to reach a favorable outcome for you. You can also email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for your input and hopefully we will have a future opportunity to serve you!
Posted by jennifer | June 05, 2014 | Juvenile
Retaining Mr Bessant is THE best thing I could have ever done!! GREAT at what he does!
I was so nervous for a long time about my case. I called Mr. Bessant and told him about my case. And he told me what he wanted to do with my case in court and told me his retainer fee (extremely affordable!) If you ask me he should charge more for what he does for people! I retained him and he told m...
Posted by Jon | February 11, 2014
Excellent
Very professional. I could not have asked for a better outcome given the circumstances. I will refer Mr.Bessant to anyone who need legal representation in the city of Detroit.
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2013 | Expungement
Expungement Case
After waiting 5 years to expunge my record I found myself in search of a educated attorney to handle my case. I can honestly say I could have not found a better attorney. Mr. Bessant was not only professional and well knowledgable on the expungment process but was honest and displayed exceptional com...
"I endorse Kevin for criminal defense matters. He is a great advocate for his clients and obtains favorable results."
"If you are ever in need of a great criminal defense attorney, Kevin is excellent. I have referred and will continue to refer him as one of the top defense attorneys around."
"I endorse Attorney Bessant. He is solid, young, energetic, experienced, and a top qualified choice for criminal defense counsel in the Detroit area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kevin Bessant is extremely knowledgeable regarding the DUI and criminal laws of Michigan. Kevin has personally assisted me on criminal matters and has proven to be an invaluable resource. Kevin gives a defendant his best chance of getting a great outcome on their charges. I would absolutely want Kevin representing me on my Michigan DUI."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to review a large number of Mr. Bessant's responses to questions posed on this site. I have always found his responses to be thoughtful and well reasoned. Anyone in the Detroit area facing criminal charges would do very well consulting with and retaining Mr. Bessant's services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin's contributions to this legal community show that he is a dedicated, smart attorney who has the best interests of his clients in mind."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excdellent criminal attorney who has a great understanding the the law. He is well respected among his fellow attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bessant is a regular contributor to the Avvo.com forum and his responses to questions have been consistently insightful with respect to criminal matters."
"I endorse Attorney Bessant. Mr. Bessant gives sound legal advice on Avvo and it is obvious he truly cares about those he serves. I am glad to endorse Attorney Bessant and would recommend him to anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney in the Detroit area."
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Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
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2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
The National Black Top 100 Lawyers, The National Black Lawyers
2006
Roscoe Pound Law Scholar, University of Nebraska College of Law
2007 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Kevin Bassant
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Misdemeanor Defenders Office
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Federal Defenders Office, Detroit, Michigan
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, Missouri Public Defendar System
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyer
2012 - Present
American Criminal Justice Society (ACJS)Member
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationAdvisory Board
2009 - Present
Wayne County Criminal Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
State Bar Of MichiganAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaAttorney Member
2014 - 2015
International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
State Appellate Defender Trial College GraduateAssociate Member
Not Guilty
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
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