David J. Kramer

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David J. Kramer

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Novi, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business ... +6 more

42400 Grand River Ave Ste 109, Novi, MI

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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

35 years | 5,000 cases

45%
Family 20%

35 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Business 5%

35 years | 500 cases

5%
DUI and DWI 5%

5%
Expungement 5%

5%
Federal Crime 5%

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

5%
Sex Crime 5%

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 33 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1992

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David J. Kramer

42400 Grand River Ave Ste 109, Novi, MI, 48375

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David J. Kramer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Saravanan | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI - Results Speak - Highly recommend

I was charged DUI and was very much worried as a family man. After seeing Kramer’s experience and initial meet with him, I gained confidence but was very nervous until the case disposed. Kramer explained the process well and and given the clear options at every stage. Patience is the only key we shou...ld keep throughout the time. He changed my case to Reckless and made sure i am not receiving any other sentencing, he really made it. I would highly recommend him for any criminal charges and he would do wonders.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kramer = Knowledgeable, Keen, Kind

I met with David Kramer regarding a case that was frightening, and stressful. He immediately put me at ease at his office. We discussed my case, free of charge for the consultation. I found him to be very professional, yet I could see he was caring, and a man of strong faith, which for me was also a ...comfort. Though of course he could make no promises about what my outcome would be, it was evident that he was knowledgeable about my type of case, and possessed a keen sense of what I could expect when I went before the Judge. I appreciated that, as I have met with previous attorneys that were so vague during the consultation, that I would leave feeling more confused than before I went in. At the end of my consultation, he was so kind to me, and offered some resources that I could use to help me before I went court. I hired him on the spot. When it came time to appear in court, I was overjoyed to learn that he was able to get my charges greatly reduced. I realized that this was because of relationships that he had forged with key people in that district court. Most importantly, the prosecutor and the judge. I also learned that after I left the courtroom, he went into the judges chambers and put in a good word for me with the judge, regarding my character and unique situation. I am more than happy with how things turned out for me, because things could have been much, much worse. I highly recommend David Kramer as an attorney, and will do so to anyone I know that needs an excellent criminal law attorney.

Posted by Sonny | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Weight of the World.

When Mr. Kramer was hired, I was almost 6 months deep into fighting with my ex-wife over custody and other family court matters. All of this started almost a year after the divorce was final on paper, however, between my ex and I, the divorce was final a year before that. Finally after 9 months of of...ficial divorce, and things going relatively well, the crazy came out. From out of left field I was served with a PPO which stated some very untrue, but very disgusting allegations. My parenting time was suspended, despite 50/50 custody and our sons healthy relationship with both parents. She had accomplished this all ex-parte (without me there to defend myself, Michigan is very much a mother state) by going in to court, crying, batting her eyes, and playing games with the courts, the police, and my family. Shortly after, I had 50% resolved parenting time issues. That's when she became vindictive. She had half the city police at my home because of her calls to them (on a day we hadn't even spoke to each other), stating I was intoxicated, armed, disgruntled, a danger to myself and others, etc. They showed up while I was having a pleasant lunch with my sweet old mother. They found none of it to be true, and reported that on the official report. This kind of stuff went on and on and on. Despite the PPO she would threaten custody battles if I didn't come over and pick up my son or facilitate her needs. I tell you my personal accounts for you to have an idea of where I was at when I hired Mr. Kramer and to qualify what he has done for me. For 6 months, court date after court date, I had gained no traction and ended farther behind, I had used sub par attorneys which led me to representing myself. Finally after a breaking point, I began reviewing lawyers locally. Mr. Kramer came highly recommended and I consulted with and hired him. The first court appearance he represented me on was the first court appearance of the many I had the 6 months prior, in which I actually slept the night prior and didn't stay up putting together what I knew were the facts with supporting evidence. Once we met and reviewed my case, and I handed off all the text messages, phone calls, and inaccuracies in her story, he explained how he would use them and what we were going to do. I slept great that night, woke up refreshed and ready for court. That is a great testimony in its self, but I will elaborate more. Mr. Kramer accommodated my busy schedule, meeting me on weekends. He was passionate about my case and the effects it was having on myself and my son. He effectively communicated to the judge what was currently going on and what has gone on the months prior with my ex's actions. It was the first time my side of the story was ever considered in that courtroom. Mr. Kramer leveraged his powerful litigation skills, showing the court what my ex was actually doing and uncovering the lies she had slandered me with. His very respectable reputation built from OVER 2 DECADES of passionately serving his clients and fighting for what is right was an incredible assistance in all of this. His relationship with the judge, and how the judge respected and admired Mr. Kramer made conveying facts and important points relatively effortless for Mr. Kramer. Due to his reputation he is listened to and heard. He had also brought in a partner to assist me in a different court, which was fall out from this mess. He knew his partners strengths and utilized them to help me come out unscathed there too. Had I hired Mr. Kramer many months before, I would have seen resolution to this much, much earlier and with more money in my pocket. As the first 6 months was just a waste. No, even worse, it was a detriment to which I needed Mr. Kramer to recover me from. Don't make my mistakes, don't price shop, don't do it yourself. Pay for quality, Pay once, and with Attorney David Kramer's performance, I would consider him a great bargain

Posted by Stuart | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Strong Criminal Defense Attorney

This experienced criminal defense attorney really helped me beat trumped up charges brought by my ex-wife. David won the trial and he was head and shoulders above the state law prosecutor who tried the case for the state.

Posted by J | October 16, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review David J. Kramer

I have been a client with David for over 3 yrs. He has represented me in civil and traffic courts. David is a man of great integrity and virtue. He sincerely uses these qualities personally and professionally. I strongly believe that this is why David consistently obtains his successful outcomes ...in law. It is these qualities and many more that I truly like about David. To respect brevity, I will state in short: "David is the person you want for the best outcomes......it sure works for me".

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David J. Kramer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deanna Kelley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is skilled, intelligent & hard-working. He is known for aggressively representing his clients and he consistently gets great results. Recently, we obtained a NOT GUILTY verdict for a man who was facing life in prison; got charges dismissed for a juvenile who was falsely accused of serious sexual assault charges, proved that our client was not guilty of the alleged serious violation of probation allegation, and stopped criminal charges from being issued by proving that our client was innocent."

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David Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with him on a number of cases and found him to be knowledgeable, prepared and professional."

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Edward Duke

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a highly skilled advocate well versed in the nuances of criminal defense. I enthusiastically endorse him."

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Stephen Barker

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a caring and creative attorney who provides excellent representation"

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Edward Shaw

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

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

2016

Top 10 Ranking, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

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

2016

Top Lawyer, Global Direct of Who's Who

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top Lawyers, Legal Network

2016

Top One Percent, National League of Renowned Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who

2015

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

2015

Top Lawyers, Legal Network

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top Lawyers, Legal Network

2013

Top Lawyers, Legal Network

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, The David J. Kramer Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

6th Circuit United States District Court of Appeals

Admitted

United States District Court of Eastern Michigan

Admitted

Education

1991

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Legal Course

Family Law & Criminal Law

Languages

English

Activity

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