Family Law

• Child Abuse
  The second type of First Degree Murder is a murder committed in the perpetration of, or attempt to perpetrate, arson, criminal sexual conduct in the first, second, or third degree, child abuse in the first degree, a major controlled substance offense, robbery, carjacking, breaking and entering of a dwelling, home invasion in the first or second degree, larceny of any kind, extortion, kidnapping, certain types of vulnerable adult abuse, torture, or aggravated stalking. This type of murder is better known as Felony Murder. In these situations, there are times when somebody may just be along for the ride and find themselves suddenly staring down a life sentence.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Our Highly Experienced Team of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Investigators, and Staff, are Ready to Help With Your Case
• DUI/DWI
  In Michigan, drinking and driving is probably the most common type of criminal charge. Many lawyers advertise that they handle drunk driving cases, however, the vast majority of these lawyers have never actually tried a drunk driving trial, let alone actually win one. On the other hand, there are lawyers like us, criminal drunk driving attorneys who have won countless not guilty verdicts in the most serious of drinking and driving cases.
• Sex Crimes
  Just being charged with criminal sexual assault is a terrible thing for somebody to go through, especially when you are innocent. Jim Amberg recently tried a Livingston County felony rape trial where his client was accused of raping his former girlfriend. This was a case where the ex-girlfriend showed up at the state police post in Livingston County and made a wild accusation from conduct that supposedly had taken place weeks before. Rather than doing any type of background investigation, which would have shown that the ex-girlfriend had made the same accusations about other former boyfriends in the past, the trooper simply believed her.
• Fraud
  Whether you are accused of street dealing, importing large amounts of narcotics, or are being investigated for prescription fraud, you need to have the right legal strategy and team of criminal attorneys from Michigan in place to give you that chance to take back your life.
• Robbery
  In Michigan, robbery is a major felony where a conviction will likely result in jail or even significant prison time. A Michigan robbery case can take place in many different ways, including holding people hostage with firearms, or simply snatching a purse. Regardless, prosecutors take these charges very seriously and normally will request prison time if the person is convicted. We are Michigan criminal attorneys who have handled many robbery cases.
• White Collar Crimes
  In the Eastern District of Michigan, most white collar crime is investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (the FBI). FBI agents are sophisticated law enforcement officers who are trained in investigating complicated financial frauds. They have unlimited resources and are equipped with a collection of special agents who can handle everything from accounting issues to phone extractions. They build their case and then when they are ready, they turn it over to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan for prosecution.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  As serious felony criminal lawyers, we have handled many cases in the Michigan Court of Appeals. The Court itself consists of four districts, Detroit, Troy, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Each of these districts receives six judges. In the context of a Michigan criminal case, the Court of Appeals presides over all felony cases that are appealed, as well as all misdemeanor cases that are appealed past the circuit court.
• Drug Crimes
  In one of the crazier felony drug cases Jim Amberg has handled, he recently was able to get a case dismissed where his client was discovered with a kilogram of heroin in Rochester. Jim’s client was arrested by the notorious Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team, otherwise known as the NET team. The Net team used their typical tactics of using anonymous informants and not keeping any records of their actions in obtaining a search warrant of Jim’s client’s condo. Once a search warrant was executed, a large amount of heroin and money were discovered. Jim’s client was looking at a potential 30 year sentence.
• Assault
  Assault felonies are very common in Michigan and their penalties are extremely serious. For instance, simply obstructing or resisting arrest to a Police Officer may result in potential prison time. As will getting into a fight where injuries are suffered. Understanding the assault charge and mounting an effective defense are vital to the success of your Michigan felonious assault case. As felonies assault attorneys, we strive to win, even in the most difficult of situation.
• Murder
  Located in Royal Oak, Michigan, our firm has built our reputation as criminal trial attorneys who successfully handle the most serious criminal cases in Federal and State Courts in Southeast Michigan. We are known for our cutting edge legal strategies, the use of advanced technology in the courtroom, and extensive experience handling the most complex types of criminal cases through trial. Our chief litigator, Jim Amberg, has won countless trials, including everything from Federal Racketeering charges to Drug Conspiracies to Assaults and Murder. We try cases, we win cases.
• Identity Theft
  Jim Amberg has tried a countless about of jury trials all over Michigan, and Washtenaw County is no exception. In fact, Jim recently tried a felony identity theft trial where a conviction of false pretenses would have made his client’s deportation mandatory. With a high fever and wearing a mask, Jim convinced the Ann Arbor jury that his client was not guilty.
• Homicide
  In Michigan, a murder or homicide conviction carries with it the most severe penalties that the Michigan Legislature has allowed, which is life imprisonment. As Michigan murder lawyers, we understand that murder cases are emotionally devastating for all involved, especially including the family of the accused. With a Murder charge, the stakes are extremely high, if the jury comes back with a guilty verdict, you or your loved one is going to prison possibly for the rest of their life. Because of this, you need to aggressively defend your life by fighting as hard to prove your innocence as you have ever fought for anything before.
• Arson
  Murder, arson, home invasions, rape, drug dealing. These are the cases that we love handling in southeast Michigan. Felonies are very scary to the accused, but we make sure that you know where you stand, that you understand and participate in our strategy, and we will go to war for you to win. We have won many felony trials in Southeast Michigan and are ready to help you with yours. Read more about Michigan felonies here.
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
  Murder cases can be defended in a wide variety of ways. For example, intent is generally a major issue. Did the accused actually intend to kill? State of mind such as whether the person was insane at the time is also important. Sometimes, the battle at trial is whether the accused committed murder or voluntary manslaughter. These defenses can only be honed and brought forward in a convincing way by criminal lawyers who are experienced in the most serious of crimes. We are those lawyers, so call us today to discuss your case.
• Extortion

Health Law

• Medical Malpractice
  Being a doctor in Southeast Michigan puts a target on your back. From the nonstop pressure and fear of unjust medical malpractice cases, to the fear of civil ligation, the only thing worse could be a federal criminal case. The Federal Government has numerous criminal statutes that are aimed at physicians, such as health care fraud and the anti-kickback statutes. Additionally, a doctor can be charged with federal criminal drug trafficking, opening them up to major prison time.