Criminal Defense

Metro Detroit Criminal Defense Attorney

Experienced defense lawyers protecting the legal rights of Michigan residents after felony or misdemeanor arrests.

If you are arrested on a Michigan felony or misdemeanor, or a federal felony you may face:

• Jail time
• Oppressive probation
• Excessively high bond amounts
• Permanent criminal record

An experienced criminal defense attorney from our office can help

• Minimize exposure to jail
• Make probation as minimally intrusive as possible
• Explore whether dismissal may be appropriate
• Protect future interests by perverting a permanent criminal record

Not every Michigan criminal defense attorney is an experienced trial lawyer, capable of negotiating AND litigating your case at all levels of the state courts. At the Metro Detroit law offices of Stearns & Coppins, PLLC, a Michigan criminal trial attorney is your first line of defense against overzealous law enforcement and prosecution.

The prospect of fines and jail time can be frightening and intimidating for both you and your family. You will need a compassionate, yet aggressive, legal advocate who can clearly explain your rights, your options and the consequences of your decisions throughout the process of arrest, negotiation, trial and appeals. We confidently handle a broad range of criminal defense matters for clients and their families, including:

• Drunk driving / DUI defense
• Drug charges
• Sex crimes (including solicitation, prostitution, and internet sex crimes)
• Domestic violence
• Assault and battery
• White collar crime
• Weapons charges
• Theft crimes (including robbery, burglary, shoplifting, and auto theft)
• Parole / probation violations
• Civil rights violations (including police misconduct)
• Bonding issues

Thorough Criminal Defense Representation

No Michigan resident should have to face fines or jail time after a criminal arrest simply because they did not understand their rights. A criminal defense attorney from Stearns & Coppins, PLLC will provide legal advice and representation designed to:

• Examine and dispute the evidence and the manner in which it was obtained
• Examine police procedures and prosecution tactics to identify and exploit case weaknesses.
• Effectively prepare and cross-examine witnesses.
• Compel the prosecution to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

CONTACT US : FREE CONSULTATION 800-452-1761

You will have many questions after a Michigan criminal arrest, especially with regards to cost. Contact a Metro Detroit criminal defense trial lawyer at Stearns & Coppins, PLLC today for a free consultation and a clear explanation of what will be involved with your defense, with no further obligation. Your initial phone call will be returned promptly and we are available to meets with clients outside the office.