Michigan Criminal Defense
Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyers who are categorically devoted to providing their clients with unparalleled legal counsel and tenaciously passionate defense representation
At Lewis & Dickstein, we understand that money is valuable and anything you spend on legal fees is less that you can save and use for your family. By the same token, we also understand that having expert legal representation and doing what is necessary to help you get the best possible defense is a valuable investment.
If you are in need of the assistance from a highly experienced, aggressive and effective Michigan criminal attorney, do not hesitate to contact LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. at (248) 263-6800 for a free consultation at your convenience or simply fill out a Request for Assistance Form and a top criminal defense attorney will contact you.
We will find a way to help you and most importantly...we are not afraid to win!
Other Things to Think About
A criminal defense attorney handles a wide array cases, from drug charges (possession, delivery, etc…), domestic violence, outstanding warrants, assault charges, weapons cases and much more. If you have been accused of a crime or charged with an offense, your first step should be hiring a criminal attorney. Before you talk to anyone get a top Michigan criminal defense lawyer on your side.
Here’s what you should look for in an attorney if you are in need of a legal defense:
▪ Credentials - First and foremost, you should make sure he is certified and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
▪ Top Rated – Find a criminal attorney who is considered to be one of the best in criminal defense lawyers and is top rated on www.avvo.com where lawyers from all over the State of Michigan are ranked, rated and analyzed by prior clients and top attorneys.
▪ Criminal experience - Find someone who specializes or has extensive experience in criminal cases…someone who is widely considered one of the most experienced in the field. This is because of the serious nature of the case and the stiff sentences that are typically imposed.
▪ Trial experience- Settling out of court is one thing, but actually standing up and arguing in court is a totally different story. You want a lawyer who is experienced and comfortable arguing before a judge and jury. The more experienced and successful a lawyer is in trial, the better the chances are that the lawyer will be able to achieve an extraordinary, exceptional settlement if that is what the client desires.
▪ Investigation skills - You want a lawyer who is not just fast taking, you want someone who has the desire and ability to work hard for you. Your lawyer should use all of his resources to build a case for your defense. A lawyers desire to fight for his client is good but having a lawyer with such a desire and the resources to back up that fight is priceless. Many criminal defense attorneys work by themselves, work out of temporary offices or rented spaces in other law firms. Hiring a criminal defense law firm gives you your best chance of finding an attorney who can put his money where his mouth is.
▪ Negotiation skills - Depending on your situation, it is possible that a plea agreement or some other type of settlement may be in your best interest and your only hope of a lesser sentence or reduced charge. A professional criminal defense attorney will know what chance your case stands in court and can negotiate a more beneficial agreement for you if trial is not a good option or not what the client wants.
▪ A compassionate, tenacious ally - Whatever the details of your case, being scrutinized in a criminal investigation and then being charged with a crime is stressful, burdensome and potentially life changing in a very bad way. As soon as you know you or a loved one is a potential suspect, you should seek the help of a top paid criminal attorney. Having a real criminal defense warrior stand beside you, support you in court and give you 100% during the proceedings is more than a comfort…it may be critical to your future and that of your family.
Loren Dickstein and Randy Lewis are criminal attorneys in Oakland County, criminal attorneys in Wayne County, criminal attorneys in Macomb County, criminal attorneys in Washtenaw County, criminal attorneys in Livingston County and throughout the State of Michigan and in federal court. They handle felony cases, misdemeanor cases, ordinance violations and traffic tickets for reasonable fees and they accept payment plans (limited to certain circumstances and based upon different phases of a criminal case).
