Aggressive Detroit Criminal Defense Lawyer

The Motor City is home to over 700,000 people, and is the largest city in Michigan. According to Forbes Magazine, the Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn metropolitan area is the most dangerous place in America, and the city has some of the country’s highest crime rates. 



Over 90 crimes per 1,000 residents occur annually, creating a dangerous reputation of delinquency for the area. Prosecutors will try to put anyone accused of a crime behind bars in efforts to lower the crime rate, but run the risk of convicting many innocent people and unnecessarily filling Michigan jails.


Those convicted of a crime in Detroit can face stiff legal penalties, including jail time, probation, and fines. On top of these legal consequences, those convicted of a crime also face limited professional opportunities due to their criminal record. Employers often deny those with a criminal record a job, regardless of whether the conviction was related to the work.


In many cases, those with a criminal record can also be denied a professional license simply because they were previously convicted of a crime. Students with conviction records could face limited scholarships when applying for college. Detroit landlords may even deny a rental application for the same reason.


If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, you understand how much your conviction can affect your personal and professional life. You could be eligible for expungement, which would clear your criminal record. To learn more about the expungement process, speak with a Detroit Lawyer about your case. A Detroit expungement lawyer can help you assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case before proceeding.


If you have already been convicted of a crime, let an attorney continue your defense and fight for the result that escaped you during the trial stage of the criminal process. Detroit is home to the District I Michigan Court of Appeals, and founding attorney Scott Grabel has extensive experience working in the appellate court.

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