Michigan Criminal Lawyers at Grabel & Associates

Facing a criminal charge can be one of the most frightening experiences of your life. You’ve been arrested and spent the night in jail, or you’ve received some ominous paperwork in the mail saying that you’ve been charged with a crime. You have that nauseous feeling in the pit of your stomach. A million thoughts are racing through your head. Will I go to jail? Will I lose my job? Will I have a permanent criminal record? Your family, your job, and your future are at stake. Criminal Defense Is All We Do — and We Do It Well. At Grabel & Associates we understand how you feel, and we’re here to help. Hiring our experienced Michigan criminal lawyers as soon as possible is the single best thing you can do for yourself. No situation is too desperate for a seasoned defense attorney to be able to make a difference. That said, choosing the right attorney can be daunting in itself. There are all kinds of law firms out there making all kinds of claims and promises about what they can do for you. Why choose Grabel & Associates over another firm? Allow us to introduce ourselves.

We Are Strictly Criminal Defense

Grabel & Associates was founded in 1999 by Scott Grabel, one of the most renowned criminal lawyers in Michigan. Scott’s vision was to create a firm that specializes in criminal defense with attorneys who share his passion for protecting the rights of defendants. For nearly 20 years, we’ve done exactly that, handling just about every kind of criminal case in just about every court in Michigan. We have a diverse team ready to help you. Many have more than 20 years of experience. Some even have experience working as prosecutors. All are highly respected in the legal community. We know the ins and outs of the law, and we work together to ensure that you get the best result in your case. We Do Defend Clients Throughout Michigan We also practice statewide. Whether you’re in Monroe or Houghton, St. Joseph or Sault Ste. Marie, we can help you. Contact us online or at our 24/7 defense hotline at 1-800-342-7896 so we can get to work helping you get your life back. We have three convenient office locations in Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor. But if you can’t make it to the office, one of our case managers will gladly travel to you for a consultation. We like to make things easy for our clients. That’s why we’ve been rated one of the Top Ten Best Law Firms in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Facing a criminal charge is stressful. Hiring an attorney shouldn’t be. Our fees are also reasonable and competitive. You work hard for your money. So, do we. We pride ourselves on providing high quality legal services at affordable prices

What We Do If you’re looking for a law firm to write your will or do your divorce, you’ll have to look elsewhere. In fact, we’re one of the few multiple-attorney firms in Michigan that handles only criminal cases. Specialization matters. There’s a reason why the doctor who checks your eyes isn’t the same doctor who removes your appendix. Why wouldn’t you want an attorney for your criminal case who specializes exclusively in criminal defense? Before you retain another firm for your criminal case, ask them what other areas they practice in. Then call us.

Criminal cases come to us in many forms and at many stages. It’s never too late to call us. Whatever your case is about and whatever stage you’re at in the process, we can help: Pre-charge

We routinely advise clients who are under investigation for a crime. We can help you avoid being charged. Don’t talk to the police until you’ve talked to us. Misdemeanors

We’re experienced in nearly every kind of misdemeanor, including traffic misdemeanors, drunk driving, domestic violence, possession of marijuana and much, much more. Felonies

From assault to criminal sexual conduct to murder, we’ve done it all. We’ve obtained dismissals and not guilty verdicts in many serious cases. Title IX Investigations

Is your university investigating you for sexual assault? Your academic future is on the line. We’ve helped several clients avoid expulsion or suspension. Appeals

We handle appeals in state and federal courts. We routinely practice in the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court. We’ve recently been successful in getting two convictions overturned after appeals. Probation and Parole Violations

We’ve helped numerous clients on probation and parole stay out of jail and prison. Parole Appeals

Don’t let the prosecutor stand between you and your release from prison. Postconviction Motions

After appeals are over, a motion for relief from judgment (also known in Michigan as a “6.500 motion”) is another way to exonerate an innocent prisoner. Driver’s License Restoration

Get back on the road with our help. We have an experienced and highly respected attorney who only handles driver’s license restoration cases. Expungement

Don’t let your criminal record prevent you from getting a job or otherwise jeopardizing your future. Talk to us to see if you’re eligible to get your convictions expunged. Clemency

If you’re not eligible for expungement, or if you’re serving a lengthy prison sentence, we can help you apply for executive clemency through a commutation or pardon application. If you have an issue that you think we might be able to help with, give us a call. If we can’t help you, we can at least refer you to someone who we think can.

Why Choose Us: Our Experience Matters