Detroit Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Metro Detroit

If you’re facing a serious legal issue in Metro Detroit, you deserve an attorney who brings experience, focus, and personal commitment to your case. Samouris Law Firm represents clients throughout Detroit and the surrounding metro area, delivering high-level criminal defense and complex litigation support with the attention only a seasoned, hands-on attorney can provide.

Statewide Experience for Detroit-Area Clients

Although based in the Lansing area, I regularly represent clients across Metro Detroit, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties, plus western suburbs like Novi, Farmington Hills, and Troy.

Michigan law is the same no matter which county you're in, but the courthouse, the judges, and the local procedures aren't. Here's where your case would land:

  • Wayne County (Detroit): 36th District Court, with felony cases moving to the Third Circuit Court
  • Oakland County: 6th Circuit Court
  • Macomb County: 16th Circuit Court

All three maintain a Family Division for anything involving custody or support. I've appeared in each of these courts before, so your case starts with that familiarity, not a learning curve.

Distance from East Lansing doesn't change the preparation or courtroom advocacy you get.

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Criminal Defense Across Metro Detroit

Criminal defense is the firm’s primary focus, with representation in high-stakes cases throughout Southeast Michigan. Detroit-area clients often seek help for:


  • Felony and misdemeanor charges
  • DUI / OWI and related offenses
  • Drug crimes and controlled substance cases
  • Assault and violent crime allegations
  • White-collar and financial offenses
  • Serious cases requiring trial-ready defense


When your freedom, record, or reputation is at risk, experience and decisive action matter.

Family Law for Metro Detroit Families

Family law matters don't pause because you live an hour from East Lansing, and neither does my attention to them. I represent Metro Detroit clients directly in divorce, custody, and support disputes, with the same personal involvement I bring to criminal defense.

If your case involves both a criminal charge and a custody dispute, which happens more often than people expect, you don't need two separate firms untangling the overlap. Over 30 years handling both criminal defense and family law for Michigan families means one attorney understands the whole picture, from a Wayne County arraignment to a Family Division custody hearing.

Why Metro Detroit Clients Choose Direct Representation

Detroit has many law firms, but many clients intentionally choose representation from outside the immediate city for added perspective and personal attention. Key advantages include:

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30+ Years of Experience

Decades of defending serious cases across Michigan.

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Personal Representation

Your case is handled directly, never delegated to junior associates.

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Unbiased Advocacy

An independent voice, focused solely on your defense.

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Willingness to Travel

Appearances in Detroit-area courts and meetings by arrangement.

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Focused Caseload

Every case receives priority-level attention.

Business Litigation for Metro Detroit Professionals

Metro Detroit’s business community—entrepreneurs, contractors, and professionals—often faces disputes that demand practical, strategic litigation. Samouris Law Firm represents Detroit-area businesses in matters involving contracts, partnerships, and commercial conflicts.


Clients value having a single, experienced attorney who can handle complex disputes without the overhead or handoffs common at large firms.

Proven Results Across Michigan, Including Southeast Michigan

Clients throughout Michigan, including Metro Detroit, have trusted me with their most serious cases. Representative outcomes, including dismissals, acquittals, and favorable resolutions, are documented on my case results page, achieved through thorough preparation and direct courtroom advocacy.

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Flexible Consultations for Detroit-Area Clients

Consultations are available by phone or video, with in-person meetings arranged as needed throughout Metro Detroit. You don’t need to limit your options to downtown firms to get experienced, effective representation.

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Get Experienced Legal Help in Metro Detroit

If you’re under investigation, facing charges, or involved in a serious legal dispute in the Detroit area, don’t wait. Early, informed legal strategy can change the direction of your case.

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