Criminal Defense Attorney in Detroit
Serving Detroit and Wayne County from our Dearborn office, about 15 minutes away.
Serving Detroit and Wayne County from our Dearborn office, about 15 minutes away.
LegalSolv represents Detroit clients in criminal defense matters. Detroit is the largest city in Michigan and the Wayne County seat, where the county Circuit Court and the 36th District Court sit downtown. Because our office is about 15 minutes away in Dearborn, you get a Wayne County firm that knows the local courts and procedures without a long drive across Metro Detroit.
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.
Misdemeanor charges out of Detroit are arraigned and heard at the 36th District Court (421 Madison Ave, Detroit). Felony cases start there with a probable cause conference and preliminary examination, then bind over to the Wayne County Circuit Court at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit for trial. OWI and drug charges follow whichever path matches how they are charged, so the first question in any Detroit case is which court it will live in.
Knowing the right venue early matters. It sets the deadlines, the filing requirements, and the judges your case will be in front of, and it is one of the first things we sort out for a Detroit client.
You do not need to come to Dearborn to get started. We handle the first consultation by phone or video, meet at the 36th District Court or the Wayne County courthouse on hearing days, and keep you updated directly rather than through a case manager. Our work is done in English and Arabic, which matters for 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.
We also help Detroit clients with other matters. See everything we handle in Detroit.
No. Our office is about 15 minutes from Detroit, 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 Detroit, at the same rates as our Dearborn clients, and your matter is handled by the same attorneys.
Misdemeanor charges out of Detroit are arraigned and heard at the 36th District Court (421 Madison Ave, Detroit). Felony cases start there with a probable cause conference and preliminary examination, then bind over to the Wayne County Circuit Court at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit for trial. OWI and drug charges follow whichever path matches how they are charged, so the first question in any Detroit 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 after a waiting period (typically 7 years). Eligibility depends on the specific charge and the person's overall record. OWI expungement is now possible in some limited cases. An attorney can confirm your eligibility.
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.
Call (313) 425-5555 or request a consultation. We serve Detroit and all of Wayne County from our Dearborn office.