

How to Choose the Best Attorney for Your Criminal Defense in Ann Arbor
Take The Stress Out of Choosing a Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer If you or someone you love has been charged with a crime , it’s important that you hire the best criminal defense attorney for your case. For people who have never been charged...
Born, Raised, Live & Practice Here: Hire an Authentic Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney
When a person is arrested or charged with a crime in Washtenaw County, ranging from a misdemeanor drunk driving citation to a capital felony allegation, he/she often doesn’t know where to turn for help. We see firsthand the anxiety, fear...
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®
May 29, 2018 – Announcing the selection of Dan Geherin among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys® for 2018. Selection to America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the...
How Do You Search for the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor?
Many attorneys only “dabble” in criminal defense cases, taking an occasional drunk driving or traffic case. Likewise, some attorneys specialize in criminal cases, but rarely do they FIGHT or go to TRIAL—instead they plea-bargain every si...
Washtenaw County Juvenile Defense Attorney
It’s one of the scariest calls a parent can receive: their teenage son or daughter has been arrested, cited, or charged with a criminal offense in Washtenaw County. Short of an accident, injury, or serious medical diagnosis--a call from a school off...
Juvenile or Adult Criminal Defense?
Parents are often shocked and angry when they find out that their high-school-aged kids will be tried as adults in the Michigan criminal justice system. Currently, kids who allegedly commit crimes in Michigan on or after their 17th birthday are auto...
Ann Arbor Criminal Defense "A to Z"
Almost every day, potential clients call to ask if we handle the type of case they’re facing: “Do you handle felony cases?” “Are you experienced in domestic violence allegations?” “What’s your success ...
A MONTH IN THE LIFE OF A BOARD-CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY….
In the span of 30 days, Board-Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Dan Geherin of the Geherin Law Group, (GLGMichigan) fought and won cases for clients all over Washtenaw County. Here are 5 highlights from the month: February 21 2019: ...
Embezzlement Charges in Michigan
A store employee is fired for allegedly taking $50 out of the cash register. A high-level business executive is alleged to have “skimmed” from his company for years, to the tune of $800,000.00. A volunteer for a youth baseball/soft...
Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney
Daniel T. Geherin, founder and principal attorney at Geherin Law Group, PLLC (GLGMichigan) in Ann Arbor, has been immersed in the criminal justice system since 1995. In the 1980’s, Dan read the books “ Helter Skelter ” and “ The Michigan Murders ,...
17-Year-Olds Now Classified as Juveniles in MI
MICHIGAN FINALLY DECLARES 17-YEAR-OLDS AS JUVENILES FOR CRIMINAL CHARGE DESIGNATION Parents are always shocked, angry and dumbfounded when they find out that their 17-year-old child is an adult for criminal justice purposes in Michigan. After all, t...
Criminal Sexual Conduct - Felony Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor
Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan? You need an experienced felony defense attorney. Aside from a murder charge, being accused of rape is the most serious charge a person faces in Michigan—let alone any state. Not only might the ...
What is "Probable Cause Conference" (or "PCC") in Michigan?
When a person is charged with a felony offense in Washtenaw County or throughout Michigan, he or she often receives a court notice for a “Probable Cause Conference,” or PCC . While some appearances are obvious just by their titles (i.e.,...
Can I Still Have a Criminal Trial During a Pandemic?
Courts in Washtenaw County and throughout Southeastern Michigan had to reinvent themselves and figure out how to handle busy criminal dockets despite a health pandemic and various governmental shutdowns. Courts couldn’t simply cancel criminal docket...
How Do I Find a Good Criminal Attorney?
The criminal justice “freight train” may have slowed down for the COVID-19 health pandemic, but it hasn’t stopped. Police are still pulling people over and arresting them; prosecutors are still charging people with misdemeanor and...
What Exactly is “Cross-Examination?”
Every day, in courtrooms throughout Michigan (and even on Zoom screens during the COVID pandemic), cases are won or lost based on the effective or ineffective cross-examination of witnesses. What is cross-examination? It is the questioning of ...
What is the difference between a “CCW” and a “CPL” in Michigan?
Many Michigan residents are proud gun owners. People use and rely on guns for a wide range of recreation, hunting, and protection purposes. However, these same Michigan residents often get into serious legal trouble when they transport or carry those guns...
What Exactly is an “Expungement” in Michigan?
In the last year, there has been a lot of “buzz” about expungement of criminal records in Michigan. In 2020, Michigan passed a series of “clean-slate” initiatives which expanded eligibility for people to seek expungements, and in m...
Expungement of Criminal Records in Washtenaw County
Are you looking to get your criminal record expunged in Washtenaw County? Do you need help navigating the legal system? Are you overwhelmed with bills and not being able to provide a better quality of life for yourself and your family? Expunging your crim...
Am I Eligible to Expunge My Michigan Conviction?
In April, Michigan’s new Clean Slate laws took effect, which expanded the number and type of offenses that can be expunged. This means under certain circumstances, an individual may have prior convictions “expunged” or “set aside,&...
Can You Be Discharged Early from Probation?
Michigan has seen many changes to its criminal justice system over the past year. Part of that is due to the research and findings of the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration, which was created in 2019 by Governor Whitmer. This div...
Big Changes Coming to Michigan Criminal Law Based on Age
We have all heard the science behind the idea that young people’s brains take years to develop, often well into their early-20’s. That fact – coupled with concepts like peer pressure, hormones and substance abuse – often leads youn...
Dan Geherin, Criminal Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor, Named in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2022
Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney at Geherin Law Group, PLLC. has been named in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America List from BestLawyers.com. Best Lawyers publications have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the p...
What Happens After You’re Pulled Over for Drunk Driving in Michigan?
You’re leaving a tailgate after consuming a few beers and suddenly you hear sirens behind you. Your fear, panic and anxiety start to kick in – what am I supposed to say? Do I have to take the tests they request? What will hap...
Daniel Geherin Named Top Leading Lawyer in Criminal Defense
Daniel Geherin, criminal defense attorney at Geherin Law Group, PLLC, has been named a top leading lawyer in criminal defense in Michigan based on a survey of his peers. According to Leading Lawyers, the list is different from any other attorney search si...
Criminal Trial During COVID
Geherin Law Group Client J.P., who is accused of home invasion, has been waiting for a criminal trial in Detroit since March 2020--with no date in sight. Client J.Z., accused of aggravated assault, has been waiting for her jury trial in Saline for over a ...
What is an “Advice of Rights” Form for Criminal Cases?
When a person is charged with a criminal offense in Michigan, they typically have two options: litigate or negotiate. The majority of criminal cases don’t go to litigation or trial, but resolve with a plea of some sort (either a plea or senten...
How Do I Select the Best Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney for My Case?
Gone are the days where each town only had 1-2 general practice attorneys who could reasonably handle criminal cases. The concept that attorneys only advertise in areas in which they practice is also gone. Internet marketing allows attorneys from all over...
Common Questions About Refusals in Drunk Driving Arrests
You’re leaving your favorite restaurant after drinking two glasses of wine and are suddenly pulled over by police. Fear, anxiety, and confusion set in. Suddenly, the officer is barking out questions and commands, and before you know it y...
University of Michigan “ECRT” Hearings
The University of Michigan has created a department called the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT) to handle sexual and gender-based misconduct cases that occur on its campus or by its members (students and employees). The University of Michi...
Event Data Recorders in Cars: Examining the “Black Box” in Auto Accident Cases
When an airplane or helicopter crashes, investigators scour the wreckage to find the “black box” to learn more about what lead to the accident. Believe it or not, there are similar “black boxes” (formally known as, “Event Dat...
Can a Criminal Charge Take Away Your Gun Rights in Michigan?
There are thousands of proud gun owners and enthusiasts in Michigan. Michigan residents use firearms for many reasons, including hobbies (target shooting), recreational sports (hunting), and home or self-protection. Many go the extra mile and apply for a ...
Looking for a “Leading” Criminal Defense Attorney in Washtenaw County?
Leading Lawyers Magazine has released its annual list of Top Lawyers in Michigan . And for the eighth year in a row, it has named Daniel T. Geherin as a Leading Lawyer in the field of Criminal and DUI Defense. Dan, founder and principal attor...
Personal Justice For Two Young Clients Facing False Claims
This month, two young clients of Geherin Law Group, PLLC. can breathe a huge sigh of relief and put their lives back together after being falsely accused of criminal wrongdoing. Charles [1] is a student at the University of Michigan who was wr...
What is “Restitution” and When is it Required For a Criminal Conviction?
The financial cost of a criminal conviction can be staggering. Fines and costs—those financial penalties ordered by a Judge at sentencing---usually surpass $1,000.00 for a simple misdemeanor conviction (including OWI). Felonies usually c...