I am an experienced trial attorney. I have tried both civil and criminal cases in multiple counties. That experience not only helps the client meet their ultimate goals, but also allows me to provide sound advice based on the difficulties of a trial. I have represented both individual defendants as well as the government in numerous cases. From simple misdemeanor crimes to complex, multi-party felonies, I have the ability to aggressively pursue the client’s rights in trial and has the experience to recognize matters that should be settled. “Trial tested” and “battle ready” are two central themes of any adversarial matter.
In addition to practice experience, I stay current on educational trends, changes in the law and seeks self-improvement constantly. I am a member of Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and other bar associations. I am also a professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Eastern Michigan University. I annually attend seminars which deal with specialized issues in criminal law. This education gives me an edge in the market.
Of equal importance, are the contacts I maintain with prosecutors, police agencies and other governmental entities. These contacts can be valuable in the pursuit of individual cases which inevitably come up. By maintaining relationships with the government, it helps everyone determine which issues can be settled and which ones that need to be tried. This helps keep expenses down and limits exposure of the client. This also promotes facilitation of common goals which can always improve the negotiating position a client has.