Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in ZIP 48083 | 5 available

Firm: David J. Chiappelli

2265 Livernois Road , Troy , Michigan 48083

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Law Office of Farris F. Haddad (Farris F. Haddad & Associates PC)

631 E. Big Beaver Rd. , Troy , Michigan 48083

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of John Freeman

3150 Livernois Rd , Troy , Michigan 48083

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Ray E Richards II

200 East Big Beaver Rd , TROY , Michigan 48083

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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...

Firm: Goldman & Associates Law Firm

3150 Livernois Rd , Troy , Michigan 48083

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense