Top Criminal Lawyers Near Me in Troy Area

Timothy Burns' law practice focuses on misdemeanor and felony criminal defense, estate planning, probate court representation, contract law issues, small business representation, traffic offense, ordinance violations, and consumer protection advocacy in the Metropolitan Detroit Area.  He has successfully represented hundreds of clients during his legal career.. In addition to being a Member of the State Bar of Michigan in Good Standing, Timothy is admitted to practice law in the U.S. Federal Court's Eastern District of Michigan and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.  He was one of the first attorneys in Michigan to receive an ICLE Probate Law & Estate Planning Certificate which designates an individual as an authority in this field of legal representation.

Michael is an accomplished attorney and mediator that represents individuals in divorce/family law, criminal, real estate and business matters.  Michael is also a licensed real estate broker.

Julie defends falsely accused individuals against institutions including local, state, and federal governments as well as colleges and universities.. Federal & State Criminal Defense | White Collar Investigations & Defense | Title IX & Student Defense | Professional Licensing Defense | Civil Rights Plaintiff's Litigation | Appeals. Julie defends accused individuals against institutions including local, state, and federal governments and agencies as well as colleges and universities.. Julie works tirelessly to achieve the desired outcomes for her clients and to educate them about the often misunderstood realities of defending a criminal case. Her passion for her clients is recognized and respected by judges and her adversaries in state and federal courts, and both know that she will not back down when faced with unanticipated obstacles. The same is true when defending students or professors accused of misconduct or Title IX violations at colleges and universities. Julie’s experience defending sexual assault claims in both criminal courts and university proceedings has served her clients well. She carefully considers when best to use certain litigation strategies and confidently presses her adversaries in order to exercise and protect her clients’ rights.. Julie’s trial results have earned the respect of the legal community, and she has attained significant victories in both state and federal court. Although she is a passionate trial attorney, some of her greatest victories are when trial or even criminal charges are avoided because of a dismissal of an indictment, a favorable plea bargain, or representation during a government investigation.. Julie always considers the entire impact a criminal case has on a client and often represents clients in collateral matters including the defense of a client’s professional license or litigation of parallel civil enforcement proceedings. Should an appeal be required in a client’s case, she is trained as a New York State Court of Appeals judicial clerk to draft and argue cases before state and federal appellate courts.. Julie understands the responsibility of providing high quality criminal defense to individuals who cannot afford an attorney by committing her services to several federal felony cases annually as a Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney with the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. She has been selected by federal judges to serve as a committee member for the CJA panel for her local federal district court, which oversees all the district’s CJA attorneys.

I have handled criminal matters ranging from major offenses to town ordinances. As well as, business law ranging from contracts, advising, commercial litigation and debt collection.  I've been successful in getting allegations such as DWIs and serious crimes outright dismissed or reduced to practically nothing. This wide breadth of experience to date has helped me handle and litigate legal matters, whether they are commercial, real estate, personal injury or criminal in nature.. (Attorney Advertising: Prior outcomes do not dictate future sucess)

I believe in putting my experience to work in order to help people in their time of need.  I want all my clients to get the best possible outcome in their cases, no matter what kind of situation they may find themselves in.  I strive to put my clients in a better position both legally and personally.  To me, justice is not just a word, it is an ideal that I strive to achieve for all of my clients.

Hilf & Hilf, PLC offers outstanding legal representation in the areas of criminal defense and immigration law.  We have succeeded where others have failed, because we do not give up on those we represent, and or adversaries know that we will not back down.

Halley J. Peters has over a decade of experience practicing and is licensed in Michigan, California, and Florida. Ms. Peters has rigorously defended individuals and large financial institutions, including UBS, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo. In addition to practicing in the field, Ms. Peters has clerked for Florida Supreme Court Justice E.C. Perry and Appellate Judge Leslie B. Rothenberg at the Third District Court of Appeals for Florida.. In the past few years, Ms. Peters has successfully secured dismissals for multiple misdemeanor cases and achieved significant reductions in several felony charges to misdemeanors, including a reduction of a felony DUI with injury and a hit-and-run case to misdemeanor. Her practice spans a wide range of criminal cases, including felony arson, DUI, hit-and-run, fraud, and sex trafficking, as well as misdemeanor domestic violence, DUI, theft, driving offenses, traffic violations, and disturbing the peace. Her extensive experience and strategic approach ensure that her clients receive the best possible outcomes, regardless of the severity of the charges.. Her passion for criminal justice stems from her experience working in jails and institutions, including teaching law in a correctional facility for teenage felons for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and working in the first drug courts in Miami, Florida. Moreover, she concentrated her law review thesis on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, arguing that rehabilitation serves the public and reduces recidivism rates far better than incarceration.. Her personal and professional experience serving in rehabilitative facilities and her familiarity with the hurdles addiction presents to those in the legal system provides Ms. Peters a uniquely compassionate perspective. She is dedicated to ensuring those detained or alleged to have violated the law receive the very best outcome, legally and personally.. Ms. Peters graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2011 and with Distinction from the University of Michigan in 2008. She has served as President of the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Miami-Ft. Lauderdale and is a huge University of Michigan football fan.. Due to her passion and unique skill set, Ms. Peters is one of the few attorneys in Michigan with the understanding and connections to fully support her clients – from the courtroom to their living rooms. Halley can help you get your life back.

David J. Chiappelli has practiced law in the State of Michigan for over 25 years and joined the firm of Donald E. McGinnis, Jr., J.D., P.C. in September, 1999.  Prior to his admission to the State Bar of Michigan, he attended both Michigan State University and Elmira College, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.  David then went on to attend the Detroit College of Law where he graduated Cum Laude earning his Juris Doctorate degree.. As David was striving toward reaching his goal of academic excellence, he was also heavily involved in both the sports and music entertainment industries.  He played varsity ice hockey at Michigan State University, winning a number of league championships and a national championship in 1985 - 1986.  David also participated in the varsity ice hockey program at Elmira College and earned another trip to the national championship series with this team.  David was recognized on the academic and athletic elite honor roll and nominated Academic All American in his sport.. At the conclusion of his collegiate academic career, David seized the opportunity to play professional ice hockey in Germany.  While living in Germany, he also assisted in the role of clerk/interpreter at the international law offices of respected German attorney, Joseph Beisenkotter.  It was at this time he created a Conversational English Program for students within the city in which he participated, thus becoming fluent in both conversational German and German studies.. Upon leaving the sporting world and returning to the United States, David gained employment with Hamstein Publishing, Inc., a division of Lone Wolf Management Company based in Austin, Texas.  His employer was music business titan Bill Ham, the founding manager of music legends ZZ Top and Clint Black, among others.  David became their contract and copyright administrator, drafting songwriter and publishing agreements, as well as the creation and protection of their copyrights filed with the U.S. Government.. With the influence of both sports and music business law under his belt, David returned to Michigan where he began his law school endeavor and clerked for the Honorable Edward Sosnick, Chief Judge Pro Tem of the 6th Judicial Circuit Court.  He later went on to clerk for the Honorable William E. Bolle, Chief Judge of the 52nd District Courts, with jurisdictions encompassing Troy, Rochester, Clarkston and Novi.  While working as a clerk at both circuit and district court levels, he gained valuable knowledge and experience, as well as the respect and friendships of judges and prosecutors throughout the legal system.  His years of courtroom experience have provided him with the insight of how to find success in each case.. David has concentrated his practice in the broad spectrum of felony and misdemeanor criminal defense law and specializes in driver’s license restoration.  David has amassed great expertise and exceptional knowledge throughout the courts of Southeast Michigan in the areas of OWIs and its companion issues such as driver's license restoration, expungements, retail fraud, drug related offenses, violation of probation, domestic violence, larceny, juvenile law and traffic offenses.. David has a noted reputation of winning driver’s license restoration and appellate cases through the circuit court and with the Michigan Department of State – Driver License Appeal Division.  He represents those whose licenses have been suspended, revoked or denied due to various reasons including, but not limited to, criminal activity, drinking and driving convictions or excessive points accumulation.  This has not gone unnoticed to other attorneys in the legal community as they routinely refer their clients to David because of his considerable experience and success in handling cases.

Attorney Ray Richards your Counsel, Conscience and Champion!Attorney Ray Richards II was born and raised in the City of Detroit. His thriving trial and business consulting strategy practice has been serving the Metro Detroit area for over a decade! He is a proud established Trial attorney specializing in State and Federal Criminal Defense; Civil litigation and Corporate Transactions; Personal Injury and Sports and Entertainment Law.A well respected courtroom advocate, he has tried and litigated criminal and civil cases Nationwide and represented clients internationally in the civil and criminal courts in the U.K., Canada and Spain.He is a member of the prestigious Federal C.J.A. Panel of attorneys who are selected by a committee of Metro Detroits finest Criminal Defense Attorney's to represent indigent Criminal Defendants in Federal Court charged with felonies ranging from major drug conspiracies, white collar crimes and death penalty cases.Mr Richards is known for his tough aggressive but gentlemenly style of trial litigation and negotiation. His cross examination and Closing arguments are the hallmark of his abilities. His presence on Criminal Defense teams as a master strategist has been heralded in some of the City of Detroits major Criminal Litigation on and behind the scenes.He has been known to negotiate, as a last resort, some of the most brow raising plea resolutions when it most benefits his clients accused of serious crimes.Mr. Richards is a graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School; Grand Valley State University and the Ohio Northern Claude W. Pettit College of Law. Mr. Richards is a frequent speaker at church and law and corporate related events.At the law office of Ray Richards...Its not over till we say its over! Cell#Email...

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Troy and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Troy and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Troy and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal attorney serving clients in Troy and surrounding areas.