Kevin Bessant

Kevin Bessant

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Detroit, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +3 more

1274 Library St, #304, Detroit, MI

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Attorney Kevin Bessant has defended cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to serious felony violations. He has extensive experience in criminal litigation, having handled criminal cases at all stages of the criminal process including initial appearances, preliminary hearings, arraignments, pre-trial conferences,trial management conferences, evidentiary hearings, bench trials, jury trials, and all other hearings which may arise during the course of resolving criminal case

19 years | 965 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 20%

DUI lawyer Kevin Bessant has successfully handled hundreds of drunk driving cases by challenging the chemical tests and truthfulness of the police and prosecution.

19 years | 224 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 5%

Attorney Kevin Bessant understands the difficult and emotional toll a charge of domestic violence can have on a person. If charged with domestic assault Attorney Kevin Bessant will protect your rights and your reputation in court.

19 years | 93 cases

5%
Expungement 5%

A criminal conviction can have a life-time of consequences. A criminal record expungement is the first step towards removing your criminal past and opening up new doors of opportunities that would otherwise be closed due to your criminal record. Attorney Kevin Bessant can help you expunge your criminal record.

19 years | 312 cases

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

Experienced juvenile attorney Kevin Bessant knows the importance of protecting a juveniles criminal record and successfully guiding them through the justice system to reach a favorable outcome for the minor or juvenile offender.

19 years | 89 cases

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Traffic Ticket Lawyer Kevin Bessant can greatly reduce or dismiss your traffic ticket(s) resulting in fewer points to your driving record and reduced overall fines and costs saving you money and stress!

19 years | 112 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates, PLLC

1274 Library St, #304, Detroit, MI, 48226

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Kevin Bessant's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Macallister | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Felony Criminal Attorney In Michigan

Attorney Bessant is incredible. He is diligent and doesn’t back down. Through my case he has been communicative, knowledge, patient, understanding, and fierce. Answers day or night. We are almost to the end and without Kevin I’m not sure id be in as good of a position as I am. Highly recommend. He is... simply the best when it comes to representation for criminal matters. Would never recommend anyone else! Always always will recommend Kevin to anyone having the unfortunateness of dealing with criminal matters in Michigan!

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

ARROGANT, RUDE, ANSWERS CALLS FIRST TWO MONTHS, then you get IGNORED

If you want to be ignored and talked to like you ain’t shhhh, this the man to go to. He must think he is the only one with a degreee, NOT!! Paid outta pocket $2900 owe $600( he will NEVER GET) DIDNT FIGHT FOR SHHH WENT WITH WHATEVER THE PROSECUTIR WANTED. You try and ask him a question he gives you t...he cold shoulder. My son said it best “MOM I WISH YOU WOULDVE NEVER PAID HIM”, CAUSE THE COURT APPOINTED LADY SUSANNE WAS MUCH MORE PROFESSIONAL WITH US. So jus a HEADS UP!!!!

Posted by HAIDER Al AWADI | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Saved my life

I was facing deportation back to my country and to leave my wife and kids and I didn't have that much time left specially with the new president.even though I worked with the us military for 8 years .my crime was having my gun in my car and that was in 07 I had so many opportunities to have the best... job but my criminal record blocked me from making a good life for my family so I wasn't the only one that's paying for my mistakes my wife and kids did two when I start giving up some one told about the The whole process but the only problem I was living in Texas and I have to travel to Michigan to find somebody then I start my search and I called couple people couple attorneys I wasn't convinced all they talk about money so I kept searching and I found Mr. Kevin Bessant and I talked for a while he never mentioned anything about money all you talked about us what to do and what do we need to do and how are we going to do it I send them all the documents he needed and he told me takes about approximately a month and a half to send out the papers and we did it then we would set up a court date and it took him about 10 minutes to expunge the whole case and close everything down so I thank him every day for he's hardcore work and support and I recommend him to anyone who had a case and wanted to get rid of it and start a new beginning mr Kevin is family man and he knows the value of family.god bless him and he's family keep up the good work Kevin

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2015 | Expungement

The Tenacity To Win

I contacted Kevin Bessant for help in regards to having a felony conviction set aside. After discovering there was an arrest record still showing up on my record for another incident that was dismissed, Mr. Bessant suggested having that arrest record destroyed along with having the felony conviction... set aside. He assured me that it was very likely both would be possible and they were. He showed a deep understanding of the provisions that have recently changed and argued my case at the hearings and won. Mr. Bessant created strong arguments and produced the facts for the Judges who agreed and passed the motions. Now, I have a second chance to begin a career without being prejudiced for mistakes made almost ten years ago all in part to his professionalism and capability in the courtroom. He was persuasive, non-argumentative, and helped to create legal precedent for cases in the future. Also, Mr. Bessant's fees are very reasonable and he was up front from the beginning about the cost. He avoids using the ambiguity that many lawyers use to make as much money as possible and achieved the results he could almost guarantee from the beginning. If you are considering having a conviction set aside you should check out his informative website and choose him to protect you from being misrepresented. I am so thankful I retained his services. Thank you so much Mr. Bessant for your hard work and honesty. You have made a difference for so many of us.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best possible choice for criminal defense.

In what could have been an open and shut case against me by the prosecution Kevin Bessant was the best decision i made. I was facing felony drug and misdemeanor drug possession charges. Kevin was able to convince the prosecutor to drop the felony charge if i plead guilty to the misdemeanor charge. He... was also successful in getting the judge to sentence me immediately so the process was not dragged out, and cost me more time missed from work. He was able to convince the judge for a light and fair sentence of 12 months probation, with a possibility of having it dropped to six months. Kevin worked with me on making payments and took my case with paying him only a fraction of his retainer fee upfront. He returned my phone calls almost immediately even before i had him retained. He talked me through each step and kept me informed through the entire process. He made me feel and my family that the best case scenario would be the result and he proved that to be true. If you need a criminal defense lawyer, i wouldn't look any further than Kevin Bessant. Thank you Kevin Bessant!

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Kevin Bessant's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jasmine Rippy

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Kevin for criminal defense matters. He is a great advocate for his clients and obtains favorable results."

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Ethan Dunn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kevin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Dana Carron

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Bessant. He is solid, young, energetic, experienced, and a top qualified choice for criminal defense counsel in the Detroit area."

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Kiana Franulic

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rock Lee

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ronald Pichlik

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joshua Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knowledge and equipped, Attorney Bessant is ready to fight for you."

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Glenn Matecun

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Carter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Becket Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Edward Sternisha

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyer

2012 - Present

American Criminal Justice Society (ACJS)

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Advisory Board

2009 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Bar Association

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

State Bar Of Michigan

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Attorney Member

2014 - 2015

International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - 2009

State Appellate Defender Trial College Graduate

Associate Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Michigan v. T. Jackson

Not Guilty

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Education

2006

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Wayne State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2013

Current Issues in Criminal Justice WordPress Blog House Bill Provides New Hope For A Second Chance

Languages

English

Activity

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