Bancroft Juvenile Law Lawyers

Scott Grabel is an experienced trial attorney with a strong history of positive results in drug, murder, criminal sexual conduct, and DUI/OWI cases. He has successfully argued cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals and has appeared as a commentator on Court TV's Best Defense for analysis of a murder case. Recently he was a guest on the Morning Blaze with Doc Thompson. He has served as an adjunct professor at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and as a mentor for the Ingham County Bar Association's Mentoring Program. He is proud to be rated as one of the 10...

Daniel T. Geherin is a board-certified trial attorney with over 24 years’ experience practicing law. He graduated with Honors from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Humanities/Pre-Law, and graduated cum laude from law school at California Western in San Diego, CA. In law school, he was an Executive Editor of his school's Law Review. Upon graduation, he joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted gang offenses, sexual assaults, narcotics violations, juvenile delinquency, and complex white-collar offenses. As a criminal defense attorney, he has defended nearly every type of crime, including hundreds of criminal...

I'm Lisa B. Kirsch Satawa, and together with Christina Daskas (deceased), I founded Kirsch Daskas Law Group in 2015 with a mission close to our hearts: preventing wrongful convictions by defending against false allegations, one client at a time. Our vision wasn't just about legal representation; it was about nurturing young lawyers into compassionate advocates who see beyond the accusations to the person behind them. Born in Detroit, MI in the 1960s, I was raised with invaluable lessons by my parents—lessons in the importance of a strong work ethic, humility, gratitude, and family. Married to criminal defense attorney Mark Satawa...

Steve Reina was raised in a City of Detroit family short on money but long on faith: faith that hard work does pay off, faith that when people do things for the best of reasons, they get the best results and perhaps most importantly that we speak mostly truly when we speak through actions. Our ultimate signature in life is what we do. What Steve Reina did was graduate with honors from High School a year early. What Steve did achieve was an undergraduate degree with honors where he also served as Honors Student President. What Steve did achieve was...

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John E. Melton is a criminal defense attorney who has successfully defended people charged with a variety of crimes in courts all over the State of Michigan. This includes: -Sexual Criminal Conduct -Drug Crimes -Violent Crimes -Drunk Driving -White Collar Crimes -Domestic Violence -Armed Robbery -Breaking and Entering -and many more. Our offices are in Sandusky and Saginaw. We regularly practice in Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, The Thumb, Midland, Port Huron and surrounding areas and all of Southeast Michigan. We know the judges in these areas. We...

Jeffrey Buehner is one of metro Detroit's top criminal defense attorneys. Mr. Buehner has comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system from his over 28 years of courtroom experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer. Jeffrey Buehner, PLLC, is located in Farmington Hills, MIchigan. The firm represents clients throughout Michigan in all areas of criminal defense including misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile offenses, drunk driving, white collar crime, first time offenders, habitual offenders, probation violations and traffic tickets. We understand that there is no such thing as a 'minor' criminal charge - any criminal offense has potential negative consequences: loss...

Criminal defense is all I do! I understand that facing a criminal prosecution is very stressful to you and your family. We are committed to protecting your rights and freedoms, tailoring our services to each client's individual situation. For over 28 years as a criminal defense lawyer, I have represented Michigan residents who are facing charges of misdemeanors and felonies at both the state and federal levels. Some of the cases that I have handled include drug crimes, violent crimes, assault, homicide, fraud, sex crimes, weapons violations, traffic offenses, drunk driving, cyber crimes, juvenile crimes expungements and drivers license restoration....

William Weise brings with him a history of getting exceptional results with criminal defense charges and experience handling major cases such as homicides and felony violent crimes. He also has familiarity with innovative defense and trial techniques stemming from evidence related to latent fingerprints, cellular triangulation and other tracking technologies. Bill Weise uses aggressive and creative defense strategies to give his clients the edge on getting the best possible results in all types of criminal cases including violent crimes, DUI defense, sex crimes and drug charges. Changes to the medical marijuana laws involving acceptable amounts of the drug to be...

Marcie Ridley is a graduate of the University Tennessee Martin and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She began her legal career working at the Federal Public Defenders Office of Western Michigan and as a law clerk for Grabel & Associates. After passing the bar in 2002, Marcie became an associate attorney at Grabel & Associates. Marcie Ridley handles mostly driver's license restoration cases for Grabel & Associates, an area she excels in. In her free time, Marcie enjoys spending time with her family and being active in her community.

Joseph Brugnoli has always been driven to defend and protect; first by serving in the in the Army in the 75th Ranger Regiment then as a police officer. Becoming an attorney felt like the natural progression for his future and he found that his law enforcement background served as an invaluable asset to his clients. His time in the Army paired with almost 11 years as a police officer has put him through just about every type of intense situation and taught him how to come out ahead. Battle tested and razor sharp, Joseph Brugnoli’s unique background allows him to...

Mr. Samouris has been a part of the winning criminal defense team at Grabel & Associates for over a decade. During that time he has gotten favorable results for clients in an endless list of types and degrees of criminal offenses in counties all over the state of Michigan. Mr. Samouris credits his success with his client’s criminal cases to his thorough preparation and hardworking attitude. At Grabel & Associates, we understand being prepared is half the battle when getting the best possible results for our clients. Meticulous preparation along with exceptional knowledge and application of the laws that apply...

Meet Hannah Roberts, a formidable defender of justice specializing in criminal defense. Armed with a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University in 2015, she honed her legal skills at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a concentration in Litigation. As a proud member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Hannah's commitment to her craft shines brightly. She gained invaluable experience interning at the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic, the Family Law Assistance Project, and under Judge Maureen McGinnis at the 52-4 District Court in Troy. With specialized training in litigation, Hannah navigates the complexities...

Mr. Amadeo felt driven to become an attorney after seeing the injustices during his youth in Atlantic City. His legal knowledge paired with his time spent in journalism drives him to thoroughly investigate all angles of a case. Mr. Amadeo understands the importance of creative thinking when it comes to defense strategies and works closely with his clients to ensure that every detail of the case is fully explored. He is extremely dedicated to his clients, and always puts their needs first. He strives to be available to his clients whenever they need him and gives 110% to every case....

All attorneys go to trial, but there are a select few who truly live for it. William McCririe is proud to be one of those few. He thoroughly enjoys preparing for trial: reading and connecting with jurors, selecting the right experts, crafting succinct and probing witness questions and taking any necessary steps to make clients comfortable with the process. It is not unusual to find Bill McCririe meeting with clients and their families evenings and weekends before and during trial; he fights like it’s his own life on the line. Bill McCririe served as a Livingston County prosecutor for over...

Steven L. Schwartz is one of the most respected criminal defense attorneys. His comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system stems from nearly 30 years in practice. Criminal defense is a family tradition – Steven Schwartz’s father and grandfather were both lawyers and he grew up learning about the law, which grew into a passion for helping people through criminal defense litigation.

The firm has successfully helped clients in metro Detroit and throughout Michigan with aggressive defense and expert due-diligence. They represent clients throughout Michigan in many areas of criminal defense like DUI/OWI, Assault, Sex Crimes, Felony Crimes, Misdemeanor...

Parisa Sadrnia is a first-generation American born from Vietnamese and Iranian parents, who immigrated to the United States in the 1970's. Parisa grew up in Troy, Michigan, and graduated from Wayne State University in 2013 with a degree in Psychology and several Dean's List honors. After completing her undergraduate studies, Parisa attended Western Michigan's Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills, Michigan. While in law school, Parisa received several awards and was an Academic Resource Graduate Assistant, a Teaching Assistant, an Associate Editor on Law Review, and the Editor-In-Chief of Cooley's Law Journal of Practical and Clinical Law. In addition,...

I practice all areas of criminal defense in both state and federal courts. I have a strong passion for helping our youth when they are charged with crimes. Most people that are charged with crimes have underlying issues that need to be addressed. We work closely with healthcare professionals through substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling, sexual deviancy counseling, and general counseling. Our approach is making sure the client gets their life back on track, all while helping them navigate their legal challenges through their court case. I love what I do. I thoroughly enjoy working with people through their...

Kathryn attended Central Michigan University and graduated with a B.S., majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Legal Studies. After graduating from CMU, Kathryn attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated cum laude with a concentration in Litigation. While at Cooley, Kathryn was awarded multiple certificates of merit for her academic performance. Kathryn focuses her practice on Criminal Defense and Family Law and Estate Planning. Ms. Bolinger is knowledgeable in all areas of divorce, property settlement, and alimony. Ms. Bolinger also handles all issues relating to child custody, parenting time, child support, adoptions, and grandparent's...

The Law Offices of Marshall S. Tauber has been committed to representing and serving the needs of all clients, throughout Michigan, in all trial courts, both State and Federal, with integrity and dedication.

Bernard Jocuns is an aggressive trial attorney serving the entire State of Michigan with his main office located in Historic Downtown Lapeer, Michigan. Bernard's practice consists of: State & Federal Court concentrating in the areas of criminal defense along with all accidents and injuries. Bernard's emphasis is in the areas of DUI Defense, Medical Marijuana Defense and Drug Crimes. Bernard is a Graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College in Dubuis, Wyoming and has completed Graduate Courses there as well. Bernard is also legal counsel for the Michigan NORML. Bernard is also an active member of the following...

Been helping people with debt relief and bankruptcy since 2001. Went to Thomas Cooley Law school and college at university of Oklahoma. Also doing drunk driving defense

Michael grew up in Tuscola county and graduated from Kingston High School. He graduated with Summa Cum Laude Honors from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelors of Professional Accountancy. After attending SVSU, he attended law school at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI. While attending Cooley, he was a member of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, competed in Mock Trial competitions, worked as an intern for an attorney in Okemos, MI., and represented several individuals in the Washtenaw County court system as a student-attorney. Michael graduated from Cooley with Magna Cum Laude Honors. Michael is...

If you are facing an emergency after hours or on a weekend and think you cannot find a lawyer, think again. All too often, a legal crisis occurs after normal 9-5 business hours when most lawyers are hard to reach. David Dart understands the need for emergency 24/7/legal assistance, 365 days per year. David J. Dart P.C. is designed to handle your legal crisis whenever it occurs - day or night, weekday or weekend. Phones are forwarded twenty four hours per day, 7 days week, 365 days a year. Routine matters can be addressed during business hours. However, if you...