Daniel Joseph Williams

Daniel Joseph Williams

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Licensing

18538 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

I handle family law matters including divorce and post-judgment matter, as well as child custody and child support hearings. Our firm also handles adoptions as well as interstate custody and support issues under the UCCJEA and UIFSA.

12 years

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

As a former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office In the Special Victims Unit Elder Abuse Bureau, I handled hundreds of serious felony cases. I handled every type of case from homicides and complex financial crimes to simple gun and drug possessions. My experience can help ensure that you get the best result for your case.

18 years

30%
Licensing 20%

On December 15, 2017 Medical Marihuana Facilities can apply for licenses to operate legally in the State of Michigan and its municipalities. The process to obtain such a license and ensure compliance is complex. I can help you navigate the process.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 17 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2008

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fowler & Williams, PLC

18538 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236

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Daniel Joseph Williams's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Eileen | March 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Mr Williams was a very professional and helpful and friendly and very KNOWLEDGEABLE lawyer who made me feel very comfortable and like family and got me the best results I could have ever imagined I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone who cares about you and cares about getting your cas...e handled properly professional and done

Posted by David | February 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Professional

Dan is an excellent attorney. He is very well versed in Michigan's new Marijuana laws.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consistent Counsel

Mr. Williams has provided consistent counsel, responsive to my ongoing post-divorce issues. He has a good understanding of my objectives, and has helped guide me through some post-divorce challenges. I highly recommend Mr. Williams.

Posted by Neringa | October 14, 2014

The best lawyer ever !

This is the lawyer who was sent to us by God! He was given my sister's murder case just three days before the trial and he did an incredible job! He was able to win us the best possible outcome with our case. We would never have imagined having a better prosecutor then him. We express our upmost g...ratitude!

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Daniel Joseph Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aimee Fowler

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with Dan for more than 10 years. He is one of the finest trial attorneys anywhere. His knowledge of criminal law, family law and the Michigan Medical Marihuana and Faciliities Licensing Act can help you resolve any legal problem you might face. I highly recommend him to help you deal with any matter you might have."

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Jeremy Henner

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Aimee Fowler

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Co-Owner/Managing Partner, Fowler & Williams, PLC

2015 - Present

Associate Attorney, Fausone Bohn, LLP

2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Law, Wayne State University Law School

2010 - 2015

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office

2009 - 2010

Contract Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office

2008 - 2009

Volunteer Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office

2006 - 2009

Circulation/Reference Assistant, Wayne State University Law Library

Associations

2016 - Present

Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States

Member

2016 - Present

Wayne County Family Law Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Third Party Custody Matter

Won at Trial

Criminal Defense Matter

Case Dismissed

Criminal Defense

Case Dismissed

Modification of Custody

Settled Favorably

Change of Domicile

Win for the Client

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Education

2008

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

North Carolina State University

B.A. English

2005

North Carolina State University

B.A. Philosophy

Speaking Engagements

2015

WLND TV Segment

Elder Abuse

2015

Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Elder Abuse

Languages

English

Activity

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