Scott Grabel

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Scott Grabel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +7 more

124 W Allegan Street, Ste. 636, Lansing, MI

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About Scott

Biography

Aggressive criminal defense throughout Michigan. Call today for a free consultation!

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 11%

Michigan premier criminal defense firm who devotes our practive exclusively to criminal defense throughtout the State of Michigan. Practice areas include criminal sexual conduct, drugs/possession/delivery ,DUI drunk driving, theft/fraud, internet crimes, driver's license restoration, probation violations, appeals, juvenile crimes, homicide/murder, weapons offenses,molestation, sex crimes, embezzlement, domestic violence

31 years

11%
DUI and DWI 11%

11%
Domestic Violence 11%

11%
Family 11%

11%
Juvenile Law 11%

11%
Sex Crime 11%

11%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 11%

11%
Violent Crime 11%

11%
White Collar Crime 11%

11%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Grabel & Associates

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

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202 E. Washington Street, Ste. 407, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

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2922 Fuller Ave., NE, Ste. 211, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505

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Scott Grabel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

127 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 22 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Arthur | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Scott Grabel and Zack Glaza

Scott and Zack set out clear guidelines for my path to restoring my license. I just followed their instructions and they delivered the outcome that I wanted. Scott defended me in my initial license hearing and I could see how shaken the police officer was shaken by Scott’s aggressive line of question...ing. Zack made sure I did everything on the timeline to get my license back.

Posted by Chris | September 24, 2021 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Scott Grabel went out of his way to help me

I currently live out of State, and had a 30 year old purged civil traffic citation that resulted in a MI suspended license for failure to comply, come back to bite me with my State's DMV. Even though I wasn't his client, and I didn't pay to retain his services, and all I had was a consult, he is ...definitely the kind of person and attorney that goes out of his way to help others. He provided the info that I need to contact a live person with the MI Secretary of State, and my issue resolved within 24 hours. He was willing to take my case for a more than reasonable retainer if I wasn't able to fix it myself, even though it was outside of the scope of what his firm does, and anyone that retains his, or his firm's services, would be a client who can sleep easy at night knowing they are in competent hands. I am very grateful.

Posted by TD | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Joseph Brugnoli is the Best

Joe was the first Lawyer I have ever have had and I'm glad he was assigned to my case. As I do not have much knowledge about Michigan Law Enforcement processes, he took his time in explaining and walked me through what I need to do. He made himself available in ever situation I needed and gave a soun...d advice. He is always upfront and very respectful. Was one of the best choices I made to address my case.

Posted by Jodi | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Beyond Exceptional

Scott Grabel took the most terrifying situation I’ve encountered and removed the fear, reassured the outcome, and comforted the anxiety along the way. I was given the kind of service that far exceeds what is to be expected from an attorney. Scott and his staff were exceptionally responsive before I h...ad even hired him as my attorney. I hadn’t paid a dime while he continued to work my case for several interactions without adding fees prior to signing an attorney/client agreement. I was facing some serious felony charges and it was scary putting my trust for my future in someone else’s hands. However, with grace and finesse Scott easily gained my confidence. There were 3 things that put Scott Grabel’s firm above all others. 1) High intelligence and knowledge of the judicial system 2) Above and beyond responsiveness which included nights, weekends, all hours in critical moments when needed 3) Scott’s confidence, concern, and overall care for his client I truly cannot say enough kind things about Scott Grabel and associates. Not only did he get me the exact outcome he told me he would, I walked away without a criminal record branding me for life. If you find yourself in a terrible situation with the law, do yourself a favor and please call Mr. Grabel. Scott - thank you sincerely! Wish we would have crossed paths for another reason, but by good grace I sure am glad I stumbled on your website and you called me back at 10:00 pm on that fateful Sunday evening! One last thing, Scott was able to be my attorney even though we lived 10+ hours apart. Give him a shout and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed! Integrity shines at Grabel and Associates!!!

Posted by John | August 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Personal, professional, brilliant!

Grabel is the real deal. Not only are they amazing lawyers, they are incredible people. From the very first call and in every one throughout the process, I felt like they had my best interest at the top of their priority list. They were honest and upfront about what they felt they could do for me and... provided stellar advice both professionally and personally. Winnie’s reassuring chats and Joe’s brilliance in handling my case combined to be an incredible source of peace of mind for me during a very difficult time. They are masterful lawyers that know exactly what to do and they actually care about the client. On a Scale of 1 to 10, I wholeheartedly give them a solid 10. Thank you Joe and Winnie for getting me through it all!

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Scott Grabel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Renee Wagenaar

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is incredibly knowledgeable about the law, and he works diligently to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients."

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H. White

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

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 Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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J Smith

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Extremely intelligent, caring and compassionate. Provides excellent answers to legal questions on Avvo. As an attorney who has been practicing for 24 years as a judge, prosecutor, magistrate, criminal defense attorney, and law professor, I would refer anyone and everyone to Mr. Grabel."

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Steven Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I HIGHLY endorse this lawyer. I personally rate Scott the most skilled and professional Criminal Defense attorney in the Lansing area. Anytime I receive a call for a matter in the Lansing or Mid-Michigan region I call Scott's firm with a referral. I am extremely confident in his abilities. He is a master trial lawyer as well as a great advocate for his clients when they want to settle their case. If you are confronted with any criminal or alcohol offense I highly encourage you to call whom I feel is the best lawyer in his area and among the finest in the entire State of Michigan."

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Marcie Ridley

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked for and with Scott Grabel for over a decade, and I can say without question that he will provide the best representation in any criminal matter. His attention to detail and knowledge of the law is a step above the rest."

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Tara Nichol

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Grabel is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Peter Samouris

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Grabel (Scott) unequivocally in the area of criminal defense. Scott is very knowledgable, receptive to his client's needs, dedicated and hard-working. Quite simply, Scott takes great care of his clients."

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Steven Feigelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Grabel zealously advocates and represents his clients interests to the fully extent permitted until the law. Mr. Grabel is proven leaders in the field of Criminal Defense and consistently gets good results for his clients."

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Jonathan Paul

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a former Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor, I knew of Scott Grabel’s reputation as an excellent defense attorney. Recently, I have been able to watch Mr. Grabel firsthand, and his ability and skill match his reputation. I would highly recommend this attorney."

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Nicholas Leydorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney in Michigan. Scott's diligence and passion are just two qualities that make him an excellent lawyer. While many lawyers tend to only handle cases in one geographic area, Scott has handled numerous complex cases across Michigan with tremendous success. He is also easily accessible for clients and strives to keep them informed."

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Nicole Becker

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Amadeo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Renee Wagenaar

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Weise

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marcie Ridley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Nichols

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Peter Samouris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Paul

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Leydorf

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Michigan, The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2020

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

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2020

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

2020

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2019

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Michigan, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Supervising Attorney, A. Scott Grabel & Associates

1900 - Present

Founder, Grabel & Associates

1996 - 1999

Regional Director of Attorneys, Miller & Associates

1995 - 1996

Owner, Unemployment Benefit Group

Associations

2013 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

National Trial Lawyers' Criminal Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2013 - Present

Michigan NORML

Member

2012 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2012 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Member

2012 - Present

Ingham County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2011 - Present

Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society

Member

2011 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree

Not Guilty by Jury

Home Invasion 2nd Degree

Directed Verdict

Drug Delivery and Possession with Intent to Deliver

Not Guilty by Jury

OUIL 1st Degree Offense

Case Dismissed

Client Accused of Stalking Ex-girlfriend

No Charges Filed

College Student Accused of Raping Fellow Student

Charges Dismissed After Preliminary Exam

Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana

Charges Dismissed

Domestic Violence Charge

Not Guilty by Jury

Aggravated Indecent Exposure

Dropped to Disorderly Person- No Sex Offender Registration

Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree Conviction

Overturned on Appeal, Case Dismissed

Client Charged with Two Counts Breaking and Entering with Intent and One Count Malicious Destruction of Personal Property

Not Guilty on All Counts at Trial

Student Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Female Students

No Charges Filed

Client Charged with Domestic Assault of a Minor Child

Case Dismissed at Trial

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Education

1994

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Constitution Day Educational Program

Constitution Day

2007

TrueTV

Commentary on the Orange Taylor III Case

1997

Adjunct Professor

Introduction to Legal Methods

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Scott earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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