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Spencer is an experienced Oakland County criminal attorney dedicated to providing each and every client outstanding results. He has a passion for identifying, developing, and creating innovative solutions in order to ensure the best possible outcome. Most of all, Spencer is an effective communicator with prosecutors, opposing counsel, and judges. He takes great pride in developing a rapport with all members of the criminal justice system and legal community. When facing serious legal issues, it is vital that your attorney is available to address your concerns and, is not only willing to, but also ensures that you are educated on the legal process and applicable law.. Spencer has significant experience representing clients in complex criminal charges, including clients seeking to expunge or "set aside" criminal convictions, as well as clients seeking to restore their driver's license with the Michigan Secretary of State. Spencer approaches his cases with the attention to detail required for thorough, personal, and successful representation of his clients. He is committed to providing his clients with compassionate, honest, and vigorous advocacy to achieve the best possible outcome. His reputation with judges and prosecutors for being a fearless and tenacious defender of his client’s interests has put him in the elite group of esteemed lawyers who can achieve extraordinary results.. Spencer earned his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, completed the Trial Practice Institute (TPI) certification program, and served as a member of the elite College of Law’s American Bar Association Negotiation Competition Team. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. He is licensed to practice in all state courts in Michigan, and has been admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Murray A. Duncan, Jr., has been an attorney since 1984 and graduated with a Juris Doctor Degree, from Detroit College of Law. He is a prior graduate of Wayne State University (Bachelor’s Degree) after graduating from John Glenn High School, in Westland, Michigan.. Murray has operated a sole practice in Romulus, Michigan at the same location for 30 years. The practice consists of criminal law, family law and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. He also handles other matters such as license restoration, personal injury and real estate.. Murray is a dedicated family man and has been married for 37 years and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

I graduated from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts in 1987.  While at MSU I was a member of the varsity golf team.  Immediately upon graduation, I entered law school at Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing, Michigan.  I also began employment at the firm of Abood, Abood and Rheaume.  Although the standard graduation path from Cooley was 9 semesters, I accelerated and graduated in 7 while also maintaining a high GPA; graduating with cum laude status in the top 5 of my class.  Upon graduation, I was offered a prestigious position to clerk for Supreme Court Justice Michael F. Cavangah, where I was employed for approximately 2 years.  After finishing my clerkship with the Supreme Court, I returned to the law firm of Abood, Abood & Rheume where I worked for 5 years.  In 1997, I decided to open my own firm (the Abood Law Firm), and in 1998 other family members joined my firm including F. Joseph Abood (brother) and Fredric S. Abood (Father).. Although most lawyers today specialize in one or two areas of practice, I have been fortunate enough to have clients that have requested my services in a wide area of practice.  I have acted as Lead Counsel in real estate transactions exceeding $20,000,000.  I was Lead Counsel on one of the more complicated Brownfield Credit Real Estate developments in the state.  Admittedly, I am most noted for the number of high profile criminal defense cases, including cases that have drawn the attention of the national media.  Such cases include defending Drew Peterson out of the state of Illinois for approximately 2 years (Nov 2007 to April 2010).  My representation of Drew Peterson included having the court enter an Order requiring the State to return his property that was seized after several search warrants were issued, and the court dismissing a gun charge against him.  In addition, I was one of three attorneys that represented Drew Peterson during an evidentiary hearing from January 19, 2010 to February 19, 2010 in which I crossed the most witnesses and successfully helped suppress 10 of the 15 hearsay statements.  I also represented Lisa Holland who was charged with Open Murder in the death of her 7 year old adopted son.  The case was covered state wide including national media.  In May of 2009, a former Ingham County Judge was charged with OWI.  The Abood Law Firm filed a Motion to Suppress and the case was dismissed.. I have extensive experience in commercial litigation including non competes, claims of tortious interference, wrongful death, wrongful discharge and personal injury cases.  In 2009, I obtained a verdict of approximately $450,000 plus interest against a bonding company that bonded a general contractor which subsequently failed to pay my client for services rendered.  I recently obtained a verdict for a major real estate company when its client failed to pay a commission earned by my client.  I have been asked to speak at Cooley Law School and Michigan State University Law School on a number of occasions based on the high profile cases that I have handled.. If you have a case that is going to court, you should consider contacting the Abood Law Firm.

Hey, I'm Dustyn. I enjoy helping people get through some of the toughest times in their lives, and I believe, to paraphrase Bryan Stevenson, that each of us is more than the worst thing we've done. If you're wrongly accused, I want to make the justice system work for you: I want you to be vindicated and have your name cleared of wrongdoing. If you've made a mistake, that's okay; let's work through it and not have it define the rest of your life. If you have a mental-health or substance-abuse issue, let's address that and worry about the legal stuff later. I do this for a living because every person deserves a champion in their corner; if you feel like the whole world is against you, get me on your side. It'll be Us vs. Everybody.. Beyond what I do for a living, I'm a Christian (but not the judgy sort), husband to Stephanie, dad to Lily (and the dogs, Leo and Archie), a fan of all things Detroit sports (truly, this is the Lions' year), a fanboy of the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises, a binger of quality television, a reader of good books (but not enough of them), and an occasional writer.

Frank Hathaway studied at the University of Detroit-Mercy graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He completed his study of law at Michigan State University College of Law graduating with the degree of Juris Doctor Cum Laude. Mr. Hathaway is admitted to practice in all Michigan Courts, the United States Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. He is an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan, past elected member of its Representative Assembly,  member of the Criminal Law Section and a past active member of the Character and Fitness Committee of the Michigan State Bar Association.. Mr. Hathaway focuses his practice on Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, Estate Planning, Criminal Defence,  Business Formation and Continuation, Consumer Debt Relief, Creditor and Debtor relation, Real Estate, Matrimonial Law.. In 2001, the Law Center was formed with a mission of helping individuals and entities by providing quality legal representation, counsel and advice. The Law Center helps its clients grow and discover potential areas for improvement, opportunity and expansion. In 2005 the Law Center was joined by attorney Kelly M. Fletcher to help provide a wider base of legal services. Ms. Fletcher brings to the Law Center a wide and varied experience in business administration, accountancy, tax issue resolution as well as a very successful criminal defense practice.

Tiffany L. DeBruin is an experienced Lansing criminal defense lawyer. She is dedicated to representing her clients to the best possible outcome for their legal situations and ensuring that their rights and freedoms are protected throughout the legal process. Tiffany's practice areas include criminal defense, traffic defense, and OWIs. While many attorneys direct client communication through paralegals or legal support staff, Tiffany personally answers and responds to her clients. She is tireless in her pursuit of justice.

Our firm, Mas/Stig-Nielsen was founded because there is a need for high-quality, smart criminal defense in northern Michigan. We are committed to serving the needs of people accused of crimes by the government. Our firm is guided by the words of author and activist Bryan Stevenson, each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done. Regardless of what you stand accused of doing, we will help you.. Defense attorneys often sell themselves as being aggressive advocates in the courtroom, however, in our experience, that is not enough. Mas/Stig-Nielsen vehemently fights for our clients but more importantly we are prepared, intelligent attorneys who use the law to defend our clients. As former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt famously said, speak softly and carry a big stick.. We are a husband and wife attorney team. We met in law school in Oregon and moved to Michigan in 2013. For the past six years we have litigated complex criminal cases in Northern Michigan including:. • open murder• criminal sexual conduct, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th degree• delivery and manufacture of a controlled substance• child abuse• possession of child sexually abusive material• larceny• home invasion• assault with intent to do great bodily harm• resisting/obstructing• delivery causing death• criminal enterprise• operating while intoxicated/impaired/presence of a controlled substance• breaking and entering• carrying a concealed weapon• possession of controlled substance• fleeing and eluding• felon in possession of a firearm• felonious assault• armed robbery• keeping a drug house• domestic violence• receiving/concealing stolen property• malicious destruction of property• discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle

Attorney Jessica E. LaFond grew up in Watervliet, Michigan.  She graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 with two Bachelor's Degrees, Political Science - Prelaw and Spanish.  Subsequently, she earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2013.. While living in Chicago, Illinois, Jessica was a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jesse Reyes at the Circuit Court of Cook County and a Law Clerk for the Chicago Board of Education's Law Department.  Also during law school, Jessica was a clinical student with DePaul University College of Law's Poverty Clinic.. Jessica began as a Law Clerk with Hills at Law, P.C. in September of 2013 and was hired as an Associate Attorney of the firm when she was admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan in 2014.  Jessica's practice is limited to Criminal Defense and its tangential areas, which include Driver's License Restoration, Motions to Set Aside Convictions (Expungements), Petitions for Discontinuation of Sex Offender Registration, Criminal Forfeiture, Restitution, and Personal Protection Order matter.  She has focused her efforts and skills on these areas exclusively since joining Hills at Law, P.C.. Jessica is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

Jonathan R. Baber is dedicated to representing indigent clients in criminal matters. While still a student, Jonathan volunteered at the Washtenaw Public Defenders Office where he handled many cases for indigent clients in Washtenaw County. After law school, Jonathan went on to work in several areas of law, including: Personal Injury, Family, and Real Estate. While he enjoyed working in those areas of law, Jonathan's passion has always been in indigent defense. Jonathan is now a Public Defense attorney in Berrien Countay and works hard to provide his clients the representation they deserve.