Criminal Defense Lawyers in Michigan
24 lawyers listed. Defence against state or federal criminal charges, from traffic misdemeanours to felonies.
Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.
Paul J. Tafelski
Stephen Houseal
Shaun Marks
Scott Grabel
David A. Nacht
Thomas Tomko
Joshua Blanchard
Cy Matthew Abdo
Christopher Seikaly
Jonathan Jones
Jennifer Zbytowski Belveal
Michael J. Cronkright
Michael J. Boyle
Ryan Ballard
Matthew J. Lund
Richard L. Williams
Charles Denton
Gary K. Springstead
Lisa Kirsch Satawa
About these 24 listings
The practice areas listed most often are Expungement (7), Sex Crimes (6), White Collar Crime (6), Assault and Battery (5), Drug Crimes (3) and Federal Crimes (3). A lawyer can appear under more than one.
Most of these listings are in Southfield (4), Detroit (3) and Birmingham (3).
21 of the 24 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 76% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 5% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1974 to 2016.
The law schools named most often are Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (7), Michigan State University (4) and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (3).
These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for Michigan, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.
How do I check that a criminal defense lawyer in Michigan is licensed?
Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.
What does a criminal defense lawyer in Michigan typically charge?
Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.