Does hiring a local attorney matter?

Generally, yes. In most criminal cases, you want an attorney who knows and routinely practices with/before the judges, prosecutors and police involved in your type of case. In civil cases, the same general rule applies—especially if that case might end up in the courtroom for litigation or trial. The attorneys at the Geherin Law Group were born, raised and live in Washtenaw County, and we routinely practice in courts throughout Southeastern Michigan, including cities such as Plymouth, Livonia, Romulus, Detroit, Jackson, Brighton, Howell and Novi.