Firm Overview

Dedicated Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyers

Felonies and Misdemeanors ● State and Federal Charges

The attorneys of Gurewitz and Raben are experienced in all aspects of criminal law, including pre-charge investigation, grand jury proceedings, plea negotiations, trials, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings. We practice in all Michigan courts and the federal district courts in Michigan, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. We are ready to defend you.

Our accomplished attorneys of Gurewitz and Raben offer more than 50 years of combined experience handling state and federal criminal charges.

Attorney Harold Gurewitz served as an Assistant United States Attorney for eight years and Chief of the Economic Crime Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Detroit for seven years. This experience granted him a first-hand understanding of the methodology and mindset used by the prosecution in the cases he now defends. This unique insight is advantageous when building a strong case to defend the rights of his clients.

Attorney Margaret Sind Raben has concentrated on criminal defense and appeals for more than 20 years. In 2005, she was the recipient of the Defender of Justice Award, presented by the National Lawyers Guild.

We are able to defend against all felonies and misdemeanors. We are able to defend against state and federal charges.

We can stand up for your rights against accusations of white collar crimes, including RICO and public corruption. Our attorneys can defend you against charges of computer and internet crimes, health care fraud, or business fraud.

We have handled felony cases of murder and violent crimes, terrorism, drug crimes, identity theft, and gun offenses. Michigan has one of the busiest commercial border crossings with Canada, and our lawyers routinely handle immigration-related offenses, including misrepresentation, fraudulent conduct, and fraudulent passports and foreign ID documents.

Our experienced lawyers have successfully argued direct appeals to the Michigan and federal appeals courts. We have handled habeas corpus and MCR 6.500 proceedings in Michigan and federal court, which focus on violations of federal constitutional rights which may have occurred during state or federal criminal proceedings.