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Kevin Bessant
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Biography
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!
Specialties
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
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
19 years | 965 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
19 years | 224 cases
Domestic Violence
5%
19 years | 93 cases
Expungement
5%
19 years | 312 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 18 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates, PLLC
1274 Library St, #304, Detroit, MI, 48226
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Juvenile
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 Quinn | July 14, 2013 | Juvenile
Professional, Motivated, Compassionate....highly recommend
I was looking for an attorney to handle my son's juvenile case. I was very apprehensive about a public defender. I called a couple Attorneys that came highly recommended but when I called, I spoke with their secretaries and never heard back from them or when I did speak to the Attorney, they made me ...
Kevin Bessant's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 Kevin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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."
"Knowledge and equipped, Attorney Bessant is ready to fight for you."
"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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Experience
Honors
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Michigan v. T. Jackson
Not Guilty
Education
2006
University of Nebraska College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Wayne State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2013
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Languages
English
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