Peter C. Samouris

Peter C. Samouris

also known as Samouris Law Firm, Peter Samouris

4.4
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at East Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime ... +4 more

1760 Abbey Road, Suite 200, East Lansing, MI

About Peter

Biography

Driven to Win

Mr. Samouris has been a part of the winning criminal defense team at Grabel & Associates for over a decade. During that time he has gotten favorable result...

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Peter C. Samouris, P.C.

1760 Abbey Road, Suite 200, East Lansing, MI, 48823

Grabel & Associates

124 W. Allegan Street, Suite 636, Lansing, MI, 48933

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Peter C. Samouris's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Stephen Mayor | March 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hire him. He will help you.

Peter Samouris is an exceptional lawyer. He carries himself in a professional manner at all times and in my personal dealings with him, has made me feel that he cares deeply for the well being of not only me, but for my overall family as well. In my interactions with Peter, he has not only proven ...immensely knowledgeable about the law, but also taken both a professional and personal approach to the way he conducts himself and his practice. During poignant and sensitive conversations, he has the ability to reassure you and make you feel comfortable and confident about a positive future result. During my personal case, he was instrumental in ensuring that I was not only aware of what was happening next, but advocating me on what I could expect in next steps to come. For someone who works for a Fortune 100 company and values solid ethics, communication, integrity and follow through, I would highly recommend Peter to represent you. The ultimate result of my case at hand was a dismissal of the charges. I believe strongly that those results were achieved because I had Peter as my representation. I would strongly advise anyone that is in need of a lawyer to contact Peter and discuss your situation. He has a tremendous amount of experience and can be an asset for you if needed.

Posted by Robert | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional and detailed.

Peter is an excellent attorney! He was dedicated to my case and got my charges reduced. He is very professional in the courtroom and detailed. He listened to my concerns and went above and beyond throughout my case. This was my first time needing an attorney and I am so glad to have him as my counslo...r. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking the best possible results! Thank you Peter!

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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Pete comes off all nice and caring I just feel he put no effort into the case. What should of been a first offense DWI turned into a felony fleeing charge for driving a 1.3 miles and stopping at the end of my private drive right off the main rd. Late to court, didnt show on one occasion. Reviewed ou...r case with hus daughter and her friend (they are not attorneys) and actually shared their opinion. Not professional at all. Took advantage of a young niave family in a bad situation.

Peter Samouris

Replied last April 09, 2023

Hello, I am not immediately recognizing this fact pattern. In any event, I routinely get great results for my clients. Also, under no circumstance would I discuss any of my cases with anyone other than a colleague or an assistant, so I am completely at a loss for that reference. Plus, I would NEVER just not show up to court. Whatever the case, I have successfully handled life offenses (as in “not guilty verdicts”) and am quite confident that I would not shy away from a Feeing & Eluding charge. All of that said, if you still have my contact information please contact me. If not, here is my work e-mail and mobile number respectively: [email protected] and 517 410-4966. Hopefully I will hear from you so I can better address your concern. Take care and best wishes. — Pete

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Sick individual

He is an adiot , makes u feel like u dealing with 2 years old child , don’t put yr case and life at risk with sick individual

Peter Samouris

Replied last April 09, 2023

Dear Sir or Madam — You know and I know that I never even ended up officially representing you. Thus, your “review” is completely unfair and unwarranted and I am going to try to get this “review” removed. Nonetheless, no hard feelings; glad I could serve as your punching bag. If you wish to discuss anything, please contact me and I promise that I will do my best to not sound like a 2-year-old or, as you put it, “an adoiot.” Best e-mail: [email protected] or my mobile at 517 410-4966. Thank you.

Posted by Kelley | August 10, 2014 | Personal Injury

REVIEW

I took a serious fall . Peter Samouris was my child custody laywer I took a fall which was recorded on security video . Peter said he could handle my case and talked me out of hiring a personal injury laywer . I was partially paralized on my left side for over a yr . I still suffer major effects from... this injury . Peter basically kept atribgibg ne alobg and saying the vudeo disappeared and employees of the business diappeared etc . Peter at the same tine xame into sone money and my case never even got filed in court . I had to moce for my job 2 yrs later and he said that if I coukd work I had no claim . Perer Samouris took a payoff from the company that he was hired to protecte from... hope ge had fun

Peter Samouris

Replied last April 09, 2023

Dear Kelley — Well, I know I was your hero in your “child custody case,” and will always remember the gratitude you expressed as to that matter, as well as the feelings of victory against a lot of other entities that were gunning for you. Gosh, when was that? Was that in 2000 or 2001? Perhaps a little later, but it was long before this review that you apparently posted in 2014. As to the personal injury case (same time period, I believe), I NEVER tried to talk you out of hiring another lawyer and you know that. Quite the contrary, I believe I even tried to refer you to some other attorneys after I turned down your case. And by the way, Kelley, I never took a “payout” from an insurance company to “throw your case,” so the speak, as you basically say in this “review.” Respectfully, Kelley, that claim is absurd. Anyway, it has been ages and if you wish to talk to me, please know that my new address is 1760 Abbey Road, Suite 200, East Lansing, MI 48823. Best e-address: [email protected]; best mobile is 517 410-4966. Come to think of it, we were at my Okemos office that last time we spoke, and I have not been at that office location since 2009 or 2010. Whew! Time flies … All the best Kelley; I’d love to hear from you from you, this negative “review” notwithstanding. By the way, since I never actually took your case, how were able to write a review? Looks like I have to contact AVVO to get your “review” removed. On a lighter note, if you are going to give me a 1-star review for not turning down your personal injury case, you should at least even it out by giving me a 5-star review for winning your “child custody case.” Haha. (In all seriousness, please feel free to call me.)

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Peter C. Samouris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Toby White

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Good, hard working, smart."

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Larissa Zubac

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Pete is compassionate, excellent attorney with solid experience. I highly recommend his services!"

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William Weise

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Nicholas Leydorf

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Samouris as he is someone who is dedicated to achieving the best result possible for his clients."

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Scott Grabel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Mr. Samouris with a number of years and can personally attest to the myriad of outstanding case results he has achieved on behalf of his clients. Mr. Samouris's creativity and aggressiness are attributes that make him a top tier criminal attorney."

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Toby White

Criminal defense lawyer

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Larissa Zubac

Family lawyer

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Nicholas Leydorf

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Grabel

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, Grabel & Associates

1900 - Present

Member, Johnson Law Group

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Hellenic Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

1994

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD

N/A

University of San Francisco

BA

Languages

English

Greek

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