Criminal Defense Attorney in Dearborn Heights
Serving Dearborn Heights and Wayne County from our Dearborn office, about 10 minutes away.
LegalSolv represents Dearborn Heights clients in criminal defense matters. Dearborn Heights shares a border with our home city of Dearborn, so we represent clients there nearly every week. Because our office is about 10 minutes away in Dearborn, you get a Wayne County firm that knows the local courts and procedures without a long drive across Metro Detroit.
Criminal Defense in Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights cases are heard at the 20th District Court at 25637 Michigan Avenue, a two-judge court about ten minutes from our office. One practical note: the 19th and 20th District Courts both sit on Michigan Avenue a few miles apart, serving Dearborn and Dearborn Heights respectively, and people show up at the wrong courthouse often enough that it is worth checking the address on your notice.
Criminal Defense matters we handle for Dearborn Heights clients
Misdemeanors, felonies (including high-class), OWI/DUI, drug crimes, and post-conviction work in Wayne County and Metro Detroit.
The same attorney who takes your call handles your case from the first consultation through resolution, whether the matter settles, is negotiated, or has to be argued in court.
Where Dearborn Heights criminal defense cases are handled
Misdemeanor charges out of Dearborn Heights are arraigned and heard at the 20th District Court (25637 Michigan Ave, Dearborn Heights). Felony cases start there with a probable cause conference and preliminary examination, then bind over to the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center at 5301 Russell Street in Detroit, where the Circuit Court’s Criminal Division now sits for trial. OWI and drug charges follow whichever path matches how they are charged, so the first question in any Dearborn Heights case is which court it will live in.
For the courthouse itself (judges, contact details, case lookup, and what a first appearance looks like), see our guide to the 20th District Court in Dearborn Heights.
Sorting out the venue early matters, because it sets the deadlines, the filing requirements, and the judge your case will be in front of. It is one of the first things we settle for a Dearborn Heights client.
Official Michigan references: Michigan OWI statute (MCL 257.625), Michigan's Clean Slate program.
What to expect working with us from Dearborn Heights
You do not need to come to Dearborn to get started. We handle the first consultation by phone or video, meet at the 20th District Court or the Wayne County courthouse on hearing days, and keep you updated directly rather than through a case manager. We work in English and Arabic, which matters to many families across Wayne County.
For the full detail on how we approach these cases, see our Criminal Defense practice page, or call (313) 425-5555 to talk through your situation.
Why Dearborn Heights clients choose LegalSolv
- A Wayne County firm about 10 minutes from Dearborn Heights, familiar with the 20th District Court and the Wayne County Circuit Court.
- You deal directly with the attorney handling your case.
- Representation in English and Arabic.
- The same rates for Dearborn Heights clients as for our Dearborn clients.
We also help Dearborn Heights clients with other matters. See everything we handle in Dearborn Heights.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our office is about 10 minutes from Dearborn Heights, and we represent Wayne County clients there regularly. We also offer phone and video consultations and can meet at the courthouse on hearing days.
No. We represent clients throughout Wayne County, including Dearborn Heights, at the same rates as our Dearborn clients, and your matter is handled by the same attorneys.
Misdemeanor charges out of Dearborn Heights are arraigned and heard at the 20th District Court (25637 Michigan Ave, Dearborn Heights). Felony cases start there with a probable cause conference and preliminary examination, then bind over to the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center at 5301 Russell Street in Detroit, where the Circuit Court’s Criminal Division now sits for trial. OWI and drug charges follow whichever path matches how they are charged, so the first question in any Dearborn Heights case is which court it will live in.
No. A standard first-offense OWI (BAC 0.08–0.16%) in Michigan is a misdemeanor, with up to 93 days in jail, fines up to $500, and a 30-day license suspension followed by 150 days of restricted driving. The criminal record from a first OWI is generally permanent and not expungeable.
Yes. Michigan's Clean Slate Act, expanded in 2021, allows most misdemeanors to be set aside by petition after a waiting period, generally three years from the later of sentencing or completion of your sentence for non-serious misdemeanors, five years for a serious misdemeanor or a single felony, and seven years for multiple felonies. Separately, certain records clear automatically without any application, misdemeanors after seven years and felonies after ten. Eligibility depends on the specific charge and your overall record, and OWI expungement is possible in some limited cases. An attorney can confirm which clock applies to you.
Fees vary by charge severity. Many misdemeanor cases (including first-offense OWI) are handled on flat fees. Felonies and trials are typically billed hourly or as larger flat fees that scale with case complexity. We discuss fee structure at the initial consultation, before you commit to anything.
Serving Dearborn Heights From Our Dearborn Office
We represent Dearborn Heights criminal defense clients across Wayne County from our Dearborn office.
- Address 22226 Garrison St
Dearborn, MI 48124 - Phone (313) 425-5555
- Hours Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Languages English & Arabic
Talk to a Dearborn Heights Criminal Defense Attorney
Call (313) 425-5555 or request a consultation. We serve Dearborn Heights and all of Wayne County from our Dearborn office.