Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer

Serving Oakland County & Wayne County, Michigan, Including Southfield, Warren, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Troy, Sterling Heights, Ferndale, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township

You may have been arrested or have been accused of a serious crime. This is a frightening and confusing time for most people. It doesn’t matter whether this is your first run in with the law, if you did not do whatever you have been accused of or if you already have a criminal record. No matter what, your rights and freedom are on the line. You may face an altogether bleak future if you do not make every effort in securing a qualified criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Your rights and your future could depend upon your choice of criminal defense lawyer. From the moment you are contacted by law enforcement in relation to a criminal investigation, you will be at risk of facing formal charges at some point in the near future. You may wish to cooperate because you know you have done nothing wrong. Unfortunately, one of the worst things you can do is choose to put off consulting with a lawyer. Even when a case is in the investigatory phase, your attorney may be able to limit the investigation against you to help you avoid having charges filed in the first place. This can also act as valuable preparation in building a more effective criminal defense strategy.

An experienced, aggressive and knowledgeable Michigan criminal defense attorney could be able to make the difference in your criminal case. Your attorney will work to investigate every aspect of your case in order to best help you and give you the best chance at success in your case. No matter what type of charges you are facing, you deserve to have the best possible legal help. It is your constitutional right to have legal counsel if you are taken into custody by Michigan law enforcement. Taking full advantage of this right may have a lasting impact on your future as your lawyer protects your interests, freedom and future. A criminal defense lawyer who is experienced, qualified and knowledgeable could be able to help your case come to a desirable resolution.

Working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer is crucial. You need a legal professional to assert your constitutional rights and work the legal system in your favor – from the onset of your case. Even if you have not yet been formally charged with a crime, an attorney is still be valuable. Taking action early, conducting an investigation into the case and negotiating with the prosecution will go a long way to ensuring that you do not face criminal charges at all, or that you face lessened charges.

Law enforcement doesn’t always get it right. An error may have been made in collecting evidence or conducting a search. Your criminal defense lawyer can thoroughly review all aspects of your case to find circumstances such as this and use them to your advantage. It is very important that your rights are protected throughout the duration of your case. Your lawyer will work tirelessly to help ensure that your best interests are continually advocated. The level of stress, anxiety and upset can be greatly diminished when you know that you have a powerful attorney on your side fighting for your legal rights.

Experienced Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney

Freedman & Freedman is a Michigan criminal defense law firm that has been serving defendants in all types of criminal cases throughout Oakland County and Wayne County, including Warren, Sterling Heights, Troy, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Southfield, Bloomfield Township and Rochester Hills since 1994. We are a team of two attorneys – husband and wife – with a combined 34 years of legal experience. We built our firm with the goal of providing principled but tenacious legal representation in a prompt and personalized manner to each and every client. When you contact our firm about your legal matter, we will not pass you off to a paralegal or secretary who cannot truly help you. We personally handle every single criminal case the firm takes on.

Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense

Our firm takes on a variety of criminal cases. This includes all types of felony and misdemeanor charges in state and federal court, ranging from first DUI/OWI or drug possession offenses all the way to serious hate crimes such as murder. We recognize that every case is different and therefore take the time to get to know our client and his or her particular needs and concerns to make more of a positive impact not only in the outcome of their case but in helping reduce the anxiety and frustration that typically comes with criminal law matters. Some of the specific types of crimes we can handle include domestic violence, all types of drug offenses, sex crimes such as rape and prostitution, assault and battery, kidnapping, criminal threats, fraud, child abuse, theft offenses, vehicular manslaughter, arson, stalking, weapons charges and white collar crimes. We also offer experienced post-conviction relief by handling criminal appeals.

You have the opportunity to discuss your unique charges with a qualified criminal defense attorney when you contact us for a free initial evaluation. We will take the time to fully understand your case and determine what we can do to help you. Whether you are facing charges in Farmington Hills, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren, Ferndale, Rochester Hills or any of the surrounding areas, we can help. We are familiar with all the courts in these areas and have experience working with Judges, District Attorneys and court personnel throughout Oakland County and Wayne County.

Our knowledge of the area and familiarity with the courts can bring an invaluable edge to your case. Because of our extensive experience and personal knowledge of the courts and the court systems, we could be able to greatly assist you in your criminal matter. We believe that you deserve the best possible representation and we always strive to treat every client with the utmost respect and consideration throughout the process.

Involve a criminal lawyer immediately!

If you are facing criminal charges of any kind or are under investigation for a criminal offense, you truly have no time to waste. Right now, law enforcement is working hard to recover evidence against you. They may have secured a warrant to search your personal property, your computer, your phone records or other sensitive information. They may even be interviewing co-workers, friends or family members to get more information.

As soon as you become aware that you are the subject of a criminal investigation, consult an attorney. At the very least, a Michigan criminal attorney can talk to you about your case and what you are going through. He or she can assess the situation and determine whether you need legal counsel, informing you of your rights and your options so you can make a decision about whether to hire a lawyer. After all, this is a personal decision and should be made based upon accurate information.

Through the extent of the entire criminal process, your lawyer can work to ensure that your constitutional rights are not violated in any way. He or she can take action to ensure that law enforcement follows procedure to the letter, and this actually may limit their ability to investigate you in some situations. In all, your Constitutional rights will be fully protected when you involve a Michigan criminal defense lawyer from our firm. We are aware of the negative impact that a conviction could have on your life and we will work to help you avoid unnecessary consequences in your case.

Facing charges in Troy, Warren, Royal Oak or the surrounding areas in Oakland County? Contact a criminal defense lawyer at Freedman & Freedman today!