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
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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 9 reviews | General Knowledge

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 | April 06, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Choice for an Attorney!

We contacted Kevin Bessant to help close out an old outstanding probation case. We did not live in Michigan anymore and didn't know an attorney there. After searching online, we came across Kevin's website and gave him a call. He responded to our call immediately and consulted with us prior to us ...hiring him. He was extremely knowledgable and promptly returned calls and emails, and reassured us every step of the way through our case, which was resolved quickly. We made an excellent choice in hiring Kevin and would highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Highly recommended

Mr. Bessant listen to my issues and informed me of what I was facing prior to hiring him. After retaining Mr. Bassant he continued to be informative each step of the way. He made me and my family feel confident and relaxed in his abilities and the process ahead. My case was dimissed and all charges... were droped. I highly recommend Mr. Bassant. Thank you sir.

Posted by Terry | September 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

One of the best decisions I've made to this date was to hire attorney Kevin Bessant. When I first contacted Mr. Bessant on the phone and explained my situation he was very thorough and forthright. After being on the phone for nearly 45 seconds explaining my case he then took about ten minutes to des...cribe some of the things that could occur if I went into court without legal representation. It was not a scare tactic nor a tactic used to pump out his chest and say hire me. He wanted me to have all of the information that I needed before hiring an attorney or deciding to choose him. I spoke with other attorney's who made my situation sound like doom and gloom and if I hired them I would have the best representation. I never felt comfortable with the others I spoke with so I decided to go with Kevin. Best decision I could have ever made. Kevin was there the entire process. When I called, emailed or text he would get back with me in a timely fashion and explain what was going on with my case. When it was time to go to court Mr. Bessant was able to work with the local prosecutor and get my case reduced to where it wouldn't go on my record and I didn't have to go to jail. During the process, Kevin was always very professional, knowledgeable and honest about what I was facing. He truly did a great job the entire way and now and I can go ahead and concentrate on my life and not worry about the legal cloud that was over my head. In closing I would recommend Kevin Bessant to anyone looking for a great defense attorney.

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... (0) results, I decided to sever my agreement with the second attorney and start all over again. After many calls and consultations, I found Kevin Bessant's website and decided to contact him. From our initial conversation, I felt confident that he was quite knowledgeable of my type of case (unemployment benefits fraud) and knew exactly what steps to take to help me get it resolved. After retaining Attorney Bessant, he quickly got me a court date and arranged to have all of the court matters, such as the arraignment, pre-trial and sentencing to occur on the same day- which saved me the time and expense of traveling back to Detroit multiple times. Upon appearing in court and meeting him, I observed that he is very well-respected and “connected” in the courtroom. My case was satisfactorily resolved within 8 days of our initial conversation!!! I am so grateful to Mr. Bessant for being there for me at a time when I was literally in tears and in fear of entrusting another lawyer. His services are top-notch and he is a true professional and pleasure to work with. I sincerely and whole-heartedly give my highest recommendation of Attorney Bessant's firm and legal services. He is simply the best!!

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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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