Raymond A. Cassar

Raymond A. Cassar

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Farmington Hills, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Sex Crime ... +2 more

30445 Northwestern Highway., Suite 220, Farmington Hills, MI

About Raymond

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

42 years | 5,000 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

My firm specializes in defending people who find themselves in trouble with the law. We handle all types of criminal cases from complex internet pornography cases to drunk driving cases. We are different from most criminal attorneys because we are a Law Firm that specializes in Criminal Defense. Our clients appreciate the fact that we have a team approach to every case we handle. We love what we do and that gives us an advantage every time we step into the court room.

42 years | 5,000 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 41 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1984

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Law Offices of Raymond A Cassar PLC

30445 Northwestern Highway., Suite 220, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334

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Raymond A. Cassar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

144 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Attorney Who Genuinely Cares About his Clients

As a first-term law student in 2012, I made the a bad decision to drink and drive. Mr. Cassar was referred to me by a fellow student. Throughout our initial meeting Mr. Cassar was honest, upfront, and truly counseled regarding the options and immediate course of action. Mr. Cassar was not focused on... whether I could afford his retainer agreement, but rather on my health, well being, and course of action which would place me back on the track for success. Even after our legal representation ended, Mr. Cassar still continued to reach out and provide support towards the long-term rehabilitation plan we had set in motion. I have since graduated and as a bar applicant, prepared for an impending character and fitness investigation. While there is no doubt that Mr. Cassar is a quality attorney, he has proven to go over and beyond normal expectations of a criminal defense attorney. To the friends, family, and fellow counsel who find themselves in hot water I say call Raymond Cassar, a criminal defense attorney who genuinely cares about his clients.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI with high BAC

My experience with Mr. Cassar has been nothing short of extraordinary. After getting pulled over after I had been drinking and driving, I didn't know where to turn. I had just spent two nights in jail and was scheduled to have my pre-trial hearing on Monday morning, leaving me little to no time to f...ind an attorney to handle my case. I was able to contact Mr. Cassar early Saturday morning when most people were still asleep. His demeanor was very professional, and it was evident to me that he was a seasoned veteran of the business. He was very straightforward with me regarding my prognosis and the overall outlook of my legal situation. He didn't promise me anything he didn't feel he would be able to achieve, and I greatly appreciated his honesty and sincerity. He was constantly available to answer my questions and made me feel like my life was in good hands. My case was slightly more complicated because I had an out-of-state license and would be leaving the state around 6-7 months after I had gotten pulled over. Nevertheless, he handled my case with finesse. I was able to obtain a plea offer which lowered the severity of the criminal portion of my case down to Driving While Impaired by Liquor. I was sentenced to complete 40 hours of community service, undergo evaluation and treatment through a program on alcohol education, and to undergo holiday-only PBT. These results are better than anything I could have possibly hoped for, and I don't believe I would have been able to achieve them with any other attorney. Mr. Cassar was able to help me prevent a dumb mistake from ruining my career and my life. I was very happy with the treatment I received and hold absolutely no reservation when recommending Mr. Cassar as a qualified attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and treats them as if he were representing his family.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

More than an excellent attorney

When my daughter was charged with her impaired driving offense, we were referred to Ray by a friend. We initially met with him at this office for a consultation. Since this was her first offense, we were extremely concerned an uninformed. Ray spent a great deal of time explaining the process and g...iving us our options. We hired him right away and felt it was the best decision we made. Ray and his office staff are very professional and handle all calls and inquiries with the utmost urgency. Through this process, I felt we were in very good hands. He is not only a great attorney, he is a kind and compassionate man. He not only gave my daughter legal advice but gave her encouragement to focus on her future. Ray Cassar negotiated the best possible outcome for my daughter. We feel we were very lucky to have been referred to Ray and would highly recommend him to anyone facing such legal issues.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2015 | DUI & DWI

The best choice I made during a stressful time

After incurring a first time legal incident involving a DUI, I was lost and unsure of where to turn. A close friend recommended that I contact Ray and speak with him about my situation. I am so very grateful that I did. Ray took the time to review my case in detail, even before I retained him as my a...ttorney. I immediately felt better after speaking with him and his staff. Ray truly cares about his clients, which make a huge difference during such a stressful time. He was always just an email or phone call away and walked me through each step of the legal process. Rather than being scared and unsure, I felt confident that I was taking the right steps to address my situation both legally and personally. Ray helped me to obtain the best possible outcome and to get my life back on track. I cannot recommend him highly enough. I will always keep his card with me so I can share it with anyone that may need help in the future.

Posted by Jeff | June 18, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer in Michigan

Ray is the best Lawyer in Michigan PERIOD!!! Ray helped my wife deanna with her 2nd dui and did great job limiting penalties to a minimum , also he has been GREAT with my brother , kurt needed a miracle after a repeat dui and with ray by his side he got one , ray will always be my lawyer thats fo...r sure best around by a mile

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Raymond A. Cassar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Audrey Monaghan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ray is an outstanding lawyer and person. He is trustworthy and honorable and represents his clients with integrity and zeal. I have known Ray for many years and you could not have a better lawyer on your side."

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Alexandra Giuliani

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ray is an excellent attorney because he truly wants to help people who are in trouble with the law. I am fortunate enough to learn from one of the best in the State of Michigan. Ray has an excellent reputation in the community and is very well-respected. If you want someone who is competent and caring, as well as someone who will fight for what is right, you will want Raymond Cassar as your attorney! You will not be disappointed!"

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Chelsea Rebeck

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ray is an outstanding attorney. He truely cares about his clients and about people. I highly recommend him for any criminal matter. If you need help, you want Ray on your side. Hands down the best criminal defense attorney in Michigan."

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John Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ray is a true professional and exhibits the highest degree of integrity. Ray will fight for his clients' constitutional rights and provide the best defense possible."

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Horia Neagos

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer.Ray is a terrific passionate lawyer who believes in his clients and will always ethically, morally, passionately provide the highest quality of representation. He was a terrific mentor to me and I am lucky to have both a professional and personal relationship."

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Matthew Zick

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cassar is an elite criminal defense attorney. He is absolutely the best of the best in the entire State of Michigan. His courtroom prowess is renowned but his research and preparation skills are equally as impressive. He is accorded the utmost respect from judges, prosecutors and fellow defense attorneys. He is equally adept in Federal Court as he is in the State Courts."

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Daniel Larin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ray is one of the best lawyers in the business. I refer criminal cases that are outside my expertise to Ray. He is respected by the federal and state prosecutors. I know that when I send a client to Ray her or she will be getting the best legal representation."

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Daryl Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"There are very few lawyers in Criminal Defense that have a reputation for zealous representation of each and everyone of their clients. Raymond Cassar is one of those attorneys. He gets results."

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Loren Dickstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I often explain to people who are prospective clients that there are different types of criminal defense lawyers. At one end of the spectrum are attorneys who are out just to make a living. At the other end of the spectrum are attorneys like Ray Cassar, the attorneys who are truly the pinnacle of the legal community and the essence of aggressive, passionate, effective criminal defense. Ray Cassar is the type of criminal defense lawyer who can achieve exceptional results for his clients, whether at trial or by plea-bargaining, that many other lawyers just are incapable of achieving for their clients. He has a reputation for being highly intelligent, zealous and a true fighter. I do not hesitate for a moment to put my reputation behind Ray Cassar."

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Ryan Kasak

Criminal defense lawyer

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Audrey Monaghan

Family lawyer

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Alexandra Giuliani

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chelsea Rebeck

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer

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Jan Rubinstein

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Horia Neagos

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Daryl Wood

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Top Lawyers 2021 In Criminal Defense, Detroit's Premier Business Journal

2021

Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense, DBusiness Magazine

2021

Top Lawyer of Metro Detroit, DBusiness Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2020

Top Lawyers of Michigan, Hour Detroit Magazine

2018

Lead Counsel Verified, Lead Counsel

2018

AV Peer Review Rating Highest Ethical and Legal Ability, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Raymond A. Cassar PLC

1984 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Oakland Community College

Associations

Oakland Bar Associations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Michigan

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Criminal Defense Association of Michigan

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v (Robinhood)

Excellent

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Education

1984

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Young Lawyers Summit

Strategies for Trial Practice

2021

Michigan State Police Expert Witness school

Defense Perspective of Expert Witnesses

2020

Podcast

Zoom Court Hearings

2019

Regional Seminar

Expert Witnesses in Sexual Assault Cases

2016

Oakland University Autism Symposium

Special Challenges for Defendants and Clients with Special Needs

2013

Michigan State Police Academy Expert Witnesses: the Defense Perspective

2012

Webinar

Effectively Running a Criminal Defense Practice

2012

Farmington PTA

Sexting and Child Pornography in our schools

2012

Charley's Franchise Convention

Hiring and Firing for the Franchisee

2011

Michigan Corrections Annual Meeting

Community Corrections and the Need for Change

2010

Michigan Youth's Conference on Leadership

Leadership In The Law

2010

Criminal Law Issues

Criminal Law

2008

Young Lawyer's Association

How To Help your Client's When They Are Charged with a Crime

2008

ACCESS Training Centers

Criminal Records & Expungements

2007

National Association of Polygraphers

Use of Polygraphs for the Criminal Defense Attorney

2007

Institute of Continuing Legal Education Defending Domestic Violence Cases

2000

Michigan Association of Paralegals Criminal Forfeiture

Publications

2011

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) TRENDS IN DUI DISCOVERY, Authored Chapter on Building A Successful Strategy For DUI Cases Using Discovery

2009

Institute of Legal Education How to Supress a Confession

Languages

English

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