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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Grosse Ile, MI: 2026 rankings

298 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Grosse Ile: Davis Law Group PLLC, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 298.

  3. 49

    Most-reviewed: Traffic Court Buddy: Ticket Lawyer, 672 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 298 ranked; ranked #49.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

298 Grosse Ile criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 73 are open 24/7, 104 open Saturdays and 94 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 298 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Davis Law Group PLLC695.0★ (241)Detroit, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC695.0★ (518)Southfield, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Barnwell Law, PLLC685.0★ (448)Warren, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Boulahanis & Associates685.0★ (260)Dearborn, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
5George Law685.0★ (305)Royal Oak, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Dallo Law, P.C.674.9★ (591)Pontiac, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Friedman Law Firm674.9★ (265)Royal Oak, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Federal Criminal Attorneys of Michigan674.9★ (89)Detroit, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Dickstein & Amberg, P.L.L.C.675.0★ (184)Southfield, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Doraid B Elder PC674.8★ (86)Dearborn, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 298 criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Grosse Ile

    Based in Detroit, 15 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    615 Griswold St Ste 719, Detroit, MI 48226
  2. Based in Warren, 26 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    28225 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48092
  3. Based in Dearborn, 13 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    21905 Garrison St, Dearborn, MI 48124
  4. Based in Royal Oak, 25 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    444 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5. Based in Pontiac, 30 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 591 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 591 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    36700 Woodward Ave Ste 103, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
  6. Based in Royal Oak, 25 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    302 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  7. Based in Dearborn, 13 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1360 Porter St #200, Dearborn, MI 48124
  8. Based in Novi, 30 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    40020 W 12 Mile Rd Ste 100, Novi, MI 48377
  9. Based in Madison Heights, 27 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 380 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    411 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
  10. Based in Warren, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8424 12 Mile Rd Ste 200, Warren, MI 48093
  11. Based in Detroit, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    500 Griswold St Ste 2450, Detroit, MI 48226
  12. Based in Birmingham, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1000 S Old Woodward Ave #103, Birmingham, MI 48009
  13. Based in Southfield, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    24725 W 12 Mile Rd #110, Southfield, MI 48034
  14. Based in Warren, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    8424 12 Mile Rd Ste 200, Warren, MI 48093

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 298 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mamat Law - Criminal Defense Attorney645.0★ (19)15 mi
27Satawa Law Southfield Criminal Defense Lawyers - Oakland County644.9★ (55)25 mi
28Mark Mandell, Attorney At Law634.9★ (59)27 mi
29Detroit Legal Group PLLC634.9★ (248)16 mi
30Idumesaro Law Firm, PLLC635.0★ (60)29 mi
31Bajoka Law Group PLLC635.0★ (30)15 mi
32Brown & Associates, Legal Services634.9★ (68)30 mi
33Criminal Defense Attorney Loren M. Dickstein635.0★ (33)25 mi
34HJP Legal635.0★ (53)30 mi
35Joshua A. Kaplan Criminal Defense Attorney635.0★ (45)29 mi
36Law Offices of Marc E. Hart634.6★ (79)28 mi
37KBW Criminal Law635.0★ (41)17 mi
38Schwartz Law Group634.9★ (48)29 mi
39The Bennett Law Firm, PLC634.5★ (58)24 mi
40Jonathan Jones, Attorney at Law, PLLC634.5★ (248)28 mi
41My Michigan Defense Lawyer, PC634.6★ (90)30 mi
42George Law625.0★ (38)29 mi
43Elimitix, PLLC625.0★ (9)15 mi
44GODWIN LEGAL SERVICES, PLC625.0★ (34)13 mi
45Andrew Kassab Law624.9★ (36)28 mi
46Boria Law - Criminal Defense Attorney624.9★ (277)24 mi
47Steven J Balcon & Associates625.0★ (16)22 mi
48The Thompson Law Firm, PLLC625.0★ (17)23 mi
49Traffic Court Buddy: Ticket Lawyer625.0★ (672)16 mi
50Murray A. Duncan, Jr. P.C.624.8★ (26)14 mi

Also serving Grosse Ile

20 more criminal defense lawyers within 30 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked criminal defense lawyers serving Grosse Ile
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abogada en Michigan5.0★ (2)28 mi
Ben Strickland Law5.0★ (2)14 mi
Brownstone Law3.0★ (2)16 mi
Carl Jordan Law Firm4.4★ (51)27 mi
CSC Sex Crime Lawyers - Criminal Defender Law Group3.0★ (4)24 mi
Davis Law Group PLLC4.8★ (19)26 mi
FORRESTER LAW OFFICE, PLLC4.9★ (57)In Grosse Ile
Koulouras Dean5.0★ (2)22 mi
Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates, PLLC4.8★ (12)25 mi
Law Office of Patrick G. Gagniuk, PLLC4.1★ (9)25 mi
Lewis & Sadrnia, PLLC5.0★ (18)30 mi
Mark H Teklinski Law Offices3.0★ (2)26 mi
Maze Legal PLC5.0★ (2)15 mi
Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney3.0★ (2)15 mi
Sanford Plotkin Attorney and Counselor5.0★ (2)28 mi
Shane Miles Law5.0★ (2)14 mi
The Law Offices Of Bryan Yaldou, PLLC5.0★ (262)In Grosse Ile
Walcott Thomas R5.0★ (2)22 mi
What would a lawyer do?5.0★ (2)26 mi
William E. Montgomery PC5.0★ (2)16 mi

How we ranked Grosse Ile criminal defense lawyers

We scored 298 Grosse Ile criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Grosse Ile data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
  • Who will appear with me at each hearing?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Grosse Ile?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Grosse Ile, MI is Davis Law Group PLLC with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC (#2) and Barnwell Law, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 298 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Grosse Ile?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 298 criminal defense lawyers serving Grosse Ile, MI. 1 of them is based in Grosse Ile; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile are open 24/7?

73 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Davis Law Group PLLC (#1), Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC (#2) and Barnwell Law, PLLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile work on weekends?

104 of 298 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 94 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Davis Law Group PLLC (#1), Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC (#2) and Barnwell Law, PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Grosse Ile criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 298 rated criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Traffic Court Buddy: Ticket Lawyer has the most, 672 reviews, and ranks #49. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?

Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do criminal defense lawyers outside Grosse Ile count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Grosse Ile city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile, MI charge?

Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?

If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Grosse Ile, MI ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Grosse Ile?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Grosse Ile

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 298 criminal defense lawyers serving Grosse Ile.