Patrick T. Barone is the founding partner and CEO of The Barone Defense Firm, specializing in the zealous defense of individuals accused of State and Federal crimes. Headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan, the firm also maintains offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mr. Barone frequently lectures at national and state seminars attended by lawyers, judges, and scientists, providing expert commentary in newspapers, on television, and on the radio. He is a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College. As an author, Mr. Barone has made significant contributions to legal literature, including “Defending Drinking Drivers,” one of the most highly respected treatises on DUI defense. His other works include “Michigan DUI Law: A Citizen’s Guide,” “Entrepreneur's Guide to Michigan Medical Marijuana Law,” and “Armed and Educated: Michigan Gun Law.” He has also authored chapters in “Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases” (2012 and 2014 editions) and “Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, 2015 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the Role of Witnesses in DUI Cases” (Inside the Minds series, Aspatore Books).
In 2022, Mr. Barone became a Board-Certified Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner of Psychodrama, an innovative action method adapted to the courtroom and employed by many of the nation’s top trial lawyers for trial preparation and presentation. He is the only Michigan lawyer to hold this certification, marking a unique distinction in his field.
Mr. Barone has received numerous accolades, including an “AV” (highest) rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a “Superb” 10/10 rating from AVVO.com. He is listed in “Best Lawyers in America” and has been consistently named a “Michigan Super Lawyer.” His expertise, dedication, and innovative approach have established him as a leading figure in criminal defense, making him a sought-after attorney for complex legal challenges.
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We understand that no one charged with a crime plans in advance for their legal fees. Because of this, nearly all cases are accepted on a flat-fee basis, and are all inclusive, with the only exception being trial fees and certain discretionary client fees, such as expert witness fees. Financing is available for attorney fees allowing clients to pay monthly toward their balance. We provide detailed fee agreement and finance documents so clients are fully aware of total fees charged and monthly payments in advance of the initiation of our representation. This way there are no surprises and clients can plan and budget accordingly for this unexpected expense.
- Illinois
- Supreme Court of Illinois
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- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
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- 6th Circuit
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- United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan
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- United States District Court Western District of Michigan
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Founding Partner / CEO
- Barone Defense Firm
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- Adjunct Professor
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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- Professor of law. Teach the Law and Practice of Intoxicated Driving Cases.
- Faculty
- Trial Lawyer's College at CDAM - Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
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- Adjunct Professor
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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- Co-Founder & Psychodramatist
- Michigan Psychodrama Center
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- President
- Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys
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- Founding President of the Michigan Association of Operating While Intoxicated Attorneys whose mission is to assist lawyers, judges, juries, and citizens criminally accused of drinking and drugged driving offenses by increasing their understanding of the best-practices necessary to effectively advocate for those charged with violating Michigan’s drunk and drugged driving laws.
- Faculty Advisory Board
- BAC Tracker
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- Executive Editor
- DWI Journal - Law & Science
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- Attorney at Law
- Office of Patrick T. Barone
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- Associate
- Schwartz & Jalkanan
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- Judical law clerk
- Oakland County Circuit Court
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- Judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard D. Kuhn.
- Judicial Law Clerk
- Oakland County Circuit Court
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- Michigan State University College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Oakland University
- B.S. (1987) | Biology/pre-med
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- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- America's Best Lawyers
- U.S. News and World Report
- American's Best Lawyers
- U.S. News and World Report
- Board Certified Trainer Educator and Practitioner of Psychodrama
- American Board of Psychodrama Examiners
- Leading Lawyer
- Leading Lawyers in America
- American Board of Psychodrama Examiners
- Board Certified Trainer, Educator and Practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy (TEP)
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- Activities: Mr. Barone utilizes this certification when providing trial skills workshops for lawyers, workshops for lawyers and other professionals and non-professionals for personal growth and when offering business consultating for small and mid-size business owners and C-level employees.
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- American Board of Psychodrama Examiners
- Board Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy (CP).
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- Michigan Psychodrama Center
- Co-Founder and Practicing Psychodramatist and Teacher
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- Activities: Teach psychodrama and associated trial skills to trial lawyers around the country. Also co-lead psychodrama workshops for personal growth.
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- Michigan Association of OWI Lawyers
- Founding Past President and Member
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- National College of DUI Defense
- Sustaining Member
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- NACDL National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
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- Illinois State Bar
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- Michigan Bar Association # P44677
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- The Story of a Life: Uncovering Deep Levels of Sentence Mitigation Using Psychodramatic Action Techniques
- NACDL Champion Magazine
- Defending Drinking Drivers - 2024 Update
- James Publishing
- Introducing the Intoxilyzer 9000 – Michigan’s New Breath Test Instrument
- State Appelate Defender's Office Criminal Defense Newsletter
- Defending Drinking Drivers 2022 Update
- James Publishing
- The Impact of AI and ChatGPT on the Practice of Law, State Bar of Michigan Annual Conference, Ann Arbor
- Law Practice Management Section
- Narrative is Everything - Introduction to ABT Framework for Persuasive Advocacy in Law, Trial Advocacy - Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys, Lansing
- Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys
- Pressing the Not Guilty Button in Jurors' Brains: How to Create and Present Compelling Case-Themes That Leave Jurors Yearning to Acquit, Mid West DUI Seminar: WINNING: Blows, Stops & Trials
- Michigan's New Super Drunk and Sobriety Court Laws, Mid-Winter Conference
- Pushing the Not Guilty Button in Jurors' Brains, 2012 Public Defender Conference
- Board Certified Trainer, Educator and Practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy (TEP)
- American Board of Psychodrama Examiners
- Board Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy (CP).
- American Board of Psychodrama Examiners
- B AC Tracker Software Proficiency Certification
- National Forensic Science Consultancy
- Basic Science of Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing
- NPAS - Former Manufacturer of DataMaster DMT Evidential Breath Instrument
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor
- Walden, Platt & Associates
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Student Practitioner
- Walden, Platt & Associates
Michigan DUI attorney Barone debunks myths about drinking and driving
Michigan DUI attorney Patrick Barone's guest appearance on Fox 2 News morning show where he debunks the top tens myths about successfully drinking and driving.
Law changes affect sobriety tests
Michigan DUI laws expert Patrick Barone interviewed on local television new channel regarding recent changes in Michigan's DUI Laws.
Michigan DUI Law: A Citizen's Guide
Does fighting your charge feel impossible? Are you worried about the next steps you should take? While a DUI charge can bring on feelings of uncertainty, Patrick T. Barone
Barone Defense Firm Commercial
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Introduction to Barone Defense Firm
Michigan DUI Lawyer Patrick T. Barone recently appeared on television. Hear him discuss his law firm and about the Firm's qualifications.
Mission of Barone Defense Firm
