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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

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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 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Akira | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Attorney in Michigan!!!

I hired Ray for a criminal Federal Drug Case and I was very pleased with how he and Alex handled the matter. I got to know Ray over a long period of time and I couldn’t say anything besides he’s a very honest, caring and very well respected attorney in the court system. The one thing i liked about ...him was he listened and asked many questions. I felt like he knew my case from start to finish. My overall experience with him was better than i expected and I will never use another attorney again. You will never find any attorney like Mr. Cassar. He has a heart of Gold.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Experience

Ray did an excellent job of defending my son. I initially met with Ray and his colleague specifically because of their previous work with clients with a mental illness diagnosis. I quickly decided this was a great fit for my son. Ray and his team were always communicative and responsive to our que...stions and concerns. He clearly knew what to present to the judge to help our case. He communicated clearly what we needed to do prior to court, during court, etc, - which was a great stress reliever. He really did get the best possible outcome for my son, exceeding our expectations.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Ray Cassar has experience, fearless skill and compassion to boot

When I met Ray, I had experienced a set back in my recovery and was facing my 3rd probation violation Show Cause hearing. In that I was 14 months into a 2 year probation cycle, there were ZERO non-jail options to propose to the judge in my case. In addition to this dire prognosis, I, hence, he was al...so wrestling against the 93 day jail stint recommendation that my probation officer had callously given the judge. Undaunted, Ray sat me down, listened to and empathized with my situation and set out to tailor make a defense for my case. All said, I am elated to report that Ray was unafraid to lay it all on the line, arguing to the judge with passion and compassion that I deserved this additional chance and to NOT punish me with what would have been, for me, a 93 day jail stay/professional disaster--AND RAY WAS WILDLY SUCCESSFUL! Instead of the max recommended, I received a 5 day over a weekend sentence and was, as a bonus, bestowed a less frequent (read: less expensive) alcohol and drug testing regimen for the rest of my probation! All said, for those with ANY and ALL criminal concerns, run, do not walk, to Attorney Cassar! As I told him personally, he is not only a skilled and trustworthy attorney, but a good human being.

Raymond Cassar

Replied last January 08, 2018

Thank you for those kind words. I love what I do and that really gives me an advantage in the court room. I am so glad I was able to help even when everything was stacked against us. Ray

Posted by Andy | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Serenity Now

When suddenly I was faced with an order to make an appearance in court for something that I didn't realize would deliver such hard consequences with possible jail time, I reached out and I was referred to Mr. Cassar. I was told initially that I shouldn't have anything to worry about. This misdemeanor... charge though kept me from peace as it blindsided me so. Through it all his confidence never waned and he was able to make last minute actions to settle everything with only one trip to court. I am truly grateful that he was able to seize control of my ship's rutter to navigate me away from the storm and restore order.

Posted by John | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best!

My grandfather who is a former patent attorney, recommended Raymond Cassar to me after doing some research. Ray and his team were excellent and I am truly grateful for all of his hard work and believing in me. Ray was never misleading and very supportive and compassionate. He was able to arrange my a...rraignment and pretrial all in one day, and got my assault and battery case dismissed, which was really all a big misunderstanding but could have ended badly for me without his excellent representation. Thank you Alex for keeping in touch every step of the way and addressing all of my concerns. I believe Ray is the best lawyer in the area, and Alex is on her way to becoming an excellent lawyer as well. Thank you all so much!

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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

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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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