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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
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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
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
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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