About Mr. Ellenson
Meet Criminal Defense Attorney Peter J. Ellenson
Oakland County, Michigan ∙ The Detroit Metro Area
Peter J. Ellenson graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1992. He opened his private criminal defense practice in Southfield, Michigan, in 1993.
For 15 years, Mr. Ellenson has handled criminal trials and criminal appeals for residents of the Detroit metro area — with an outstanding record of success.
Read more about Mr. Ellenson's background and qualifications. Then, contact his office for an appointment. Call 248-691-9020 anytime, or send an e-mail for a prompt response.
Peter J. Ellenson
Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
| Royal Oak, Michigan |
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| phone | (248) 691-9020 |
| fax | (248) 691-2214 |
| Email Me |
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- Areas of Practice:
- 100% Criminal Defense
- Litigation Percentage:
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
- Bar Admissions:
- Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- Education:
- The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1992
J.D.
Honors: Honored for Most Well-Written Brief in Legal Research and Writing Class
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1987
B.A.
Honors: Peer Writing Counselor, Based on Senior Thesis
Major: Psychology
- Representative Cases:
- People v. Claude McCollum, Michigan Court of Appeals (2008)
- People v. Patrick Lewis, 474 Mich 1056 (Michigan Supreme Court 2006)
- People v. Claude McCollum, Michigan Court of Appeals (2008)
- People v. D'Angelo Early
- People v. Basil Perry
- People v. Randy Patterson
- People v. Jermaine Matthews
- People v. Robert Byrd
- People v. James Montgomery
- People v. Michael Sherwood
- References:
- David Nacht, Esq., Ann Arbor, MI
- Laurel Stuart Fink, Esq., West Bloomfield, MI
- Sanford Schulman, Esq., Detroit, MI
- Steve Reina, Esq., Clarkston, MI
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Managing a Criminal Practice, Michigan Appellate Bench/Bar Conference
- Honors and Awards:
- Fellow, Oakland County Bar Foundation
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Member
- American Bar Association
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Criminal Law Committee
- State Bar of Michigan
- Criminal Law and Jurisprudence Committee
- Past Employment Positions:
- Kitch, Saurbier, Drutchas, Wagner and Kenney, Attorney, 1992 - 1993
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Huntington Woods Men's Club
- Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, Fundraising and Professional Advisory Committee
- Judge, University of Michigan, Campbell Moot Court Competition
- Oakland County Democratic Party, Member
