You Are Innocent Until Proven Guilty

"Innocent until proven guilty" really does mean something. It is the phrase that every good criminal defense lawyer lives by. And it's the phrase that every police officer and prosecutor hates.

The key word is "proven." The police can arrest you and charge you for a crime, but the prosecutor has to prove you committed the crime. And they have to prove it "beyond a reasonable doubt."

Peter Ellenson, Criminal Defense Attorney
Oakland County, Michigan
248-945-8000 ∙ E-Mail

My job, as your defense lawyer, is to find the "reasonable doubt." Where are the holes in the prosecutor's case? Then, I show the prosecutor — and a jury when necessary — where the reasonable doubt is.

The goal is dropped charges or a not-guilty verdict. Or, if the circumstances make complete freedom unlikely, my goal is to reduce the charge and the sentence to a fair and acceptable level.

Aggressive ∙ Persuasive ∙ Experienced ∙ Dedicated

I focus exclusively on criminal law. I do not handle other types of cases. I give all my energy and strategic thinking to my clients who have been caught up in the criminal justice system.

I have successfully defended clients against almost every type of criminal charge. I take on charges involving violence, drug crimes, and charges involving financial crimes like fraud, theft or larceny.

In criminal appeals cases, I have convinced the Michigan Supreme Court and other courts of appeal to overturn convictions or reduce sentences.

You Need a Smart Defense Lawyer on Your Side Now

If you've been arrested, don't say anything to anyone except your name and, "I want a lawyer." Call me anytime and I will be at your side.

You may have an outstanding warrant — possibly a “bench warrant” or a “capeas” — and you need to take care of it. Call me now and I will help you get through the system with the best results possible.

Call 248-945-8000 or send me an e-mail for a prompt response.