When I recently had an issue at the airport, I decided to call Paul on the weekend. He called me back on a Sunday! He dealt with my issue without me having to fly back to Michigan and got it dismissed. Until you go through the court system especially for the first time, you don't have a sense for how harrowing it can be. - E.W.
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Thank you for guiding me through one of the worst events of my life. I hope I never see you again. (I mean that as nicely as possible!)
- Ms. G., OWI Case
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Read MorePaul’s hard work at trial showed my ex-girlfriend lied and saved me from prison.
- Mr. G.B., Oakland County Felonious Assault
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Read MoreI was arrested for drunk driving and possession of a controlled substance (Vicodin). Paul worked hard on the case and kept the felony off my record and got the drunk driving case reduced so that I kept my driver’s license and my job. He really cared about helping me. - J.T., Wayne County
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Read MoreMy son was charged with two serious felonies for home invasion. Paul worked long and hard on the case and was able to negotiate a deal so that all of the charges were dismissed after my son completed probation. He is now in college without a criminal record.
- Mr. T., Oakland County
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misdemeanors & felonies lawyers
Paul J. Tafelski, Criminal Defense Attorney, Felony and Misdemeanor Lawyers in Detroit, Troy, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Plymouth, Canton, Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, and throughout Michigan.
If you have been accused of a felony or misdemeanor, here’s what you need to know to protect your rights and safeguard your future.
First, HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY
Felonies are serious crimes and can result in years of jail time, while misdemeanors are "lesser" crimes with sentences ranging from 90 days or up to one year in jail. Both can have lasting impact on your freedom, reputation and employment.
Call our criminal lawyers at 248-451-2200 or for the fastest response at night and on weekends, please click here to email. We check messages around the clock.
Our defense attorneys are professional and experienced – in Detroit, Troy, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Plymouth, Canton, Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, and throughout Michigan, we defend all felony and misdemeanor crimes, ranging from drunk driving to probation violation to murder.
CALL A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER BEFORE TALKING TO THE POLICE
If you have not yet been charged with a crime and the police want to talk with you, call us first – NEVER consent to an interview without an attorney present. Statements that you may view as innocent can often be used against you later – ALWAYS call us first.
Here are some of the steps our qualified criminal lawyers can take:
- Obtain a low or personal bond.
- Review the case immediately for defects.
- Move to suppress evidence.
- Obtain vital information from the prosecution that may be used against you.
- Prevent important evidence such as 911 tapes, police dispatch tapes, vehicle information, video tapes, etc. from being lost or destroyed.
Call us at 248-451-2200 or for the fastest response at night and on weekends, please click here to email.
ARM YOURSELF WITH THE BEST DEFENSE
You need a criminal lawyer who will develop a clear strategy for your case and won’t push you to make hasty decisions. Only the judge has the ability to determine your sentence – you need an attorney who will present your unique situation to obtain the most lenient sentence possible.
Our attorneys can use the following tactics:
- Review and examine the police procedures to determine if your constitutional rights were violated.
- Interview witnesses.
- Make sure the prosecutor follows proper procedures.
- Negotiate plea bargains on your behalf.
- Negotiate sentencing deals eliminating the threat of jail.
- Take every opportunity to obtain a dismissal before trial.
- Work as co-counsel with other lawyers in those unique cases where additional resources are needed.
If you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, you deserve a legal team committed to protecting your rights.
Call our criminal defense attorneys at 248-451-2200. For the fastest response at night and on weekends please click here to email.
For your reference we have provided a partial list of felony and misdemeanor crimes with the corresponding statute numbers here.
Misdemeanors & Felonies Resources
- Misdemeanors & Felonies: FAQs
- Macomb County District Courts
- Oakland County District Courts
- Wayne County District Courts
- Approved bail bondsmen for Oakland County, Michigan
- Approved bail bondsmen for Macomb County, Michigan
For the fastest response at night and on weekends please email me. I check my Blackberry frequently and will respond as soon as I see your message.