Galien Criminal Lawyers

Associate Attorney

Marco Masciulli is an Associate Attorney with The Head Law Firm, PLC.

Marco has represented both plaintiffs and defendants since he began practicing law in both the civil and criminal arenas. He has experience at every stage of litigation including multiple jury trials.

As a young plaintiff’s attorney with a Detroit medical malpractice firm, Marco settled multiple cases with six-figure dollar amounts and worked on other cases that eventually settled for more. He successfully challenged large medical institutions represented by skilled and seasoned lawyers with his complex and nuanced understanding of the legal and factual issues underlying each case.

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Patrick Dougherty has been helping individuals and their families through legal challenges and the complexities of the legal system for over 24 years. Patrick is licensed to practice all issues of law in the State of Michigan. He is authorized to practice law in all State Courts in Michigan, including all State Circuit Courts; all State District Courts; the Federal Eastern District and Western District Courts; the Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan; the Michigan Court of Appeals; and the Michigan Supreme Court. Patrick Dougherty is also authorized to practice law in the 6th Circuit Court...

Shaun A. Mansour is a highly aggressive and relentless trial attorney practicing primarily in Macomb County. Mr. Mansour specializes in litigation, defending clients charged with crimes and prosecuting contested personal injury matters. Mr. Mansour is known for his aggressive style of advocacy and fights to the end for all of his clients' rights.

Sanford J. Melder has helped thousands of people as an attorney. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1974. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Jurist Doctor in 1973, and Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1968. Sanford J. Melder has practiced law for over 30 years, representing clients in legal matters including Family Law, Divorce, Adoption, Real Estate, Debt Collection/Debt Collection Defense, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Criminal Defense, Traffic Matters, Drunk Driving, Business Law and Personal Injury. Areas of Practice: Family Law Divorce Adoption Real Estate Debt Collection/Debt Collection Defense Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Asset...

Lawyer Edward M. Czuprynski, graduated with High Honors from Michigan State University, B.S. in 1977, and the University of Detroit School of Law, J.D. in 1981. He is the president and chief counsel of Bay Justice Associates, PC. We focus on our clients as individuals, not just as cases. We can do everything that a big firm can, but more efficiently, and we pass the savings on to you. Unlike a big firm, Bay Justice Associates, P.C. provides you with personal attention, frequent updates, and prompt service. With our legal service, you’ll always be given timely and personalized assistance...

In 1974 Dana Wilson founded the Law Firm of Wilson & Wilson P.C. with the belief that superior legal service is built on the foundation of strong client relationships and excellent legal representation. He has served as a Michigan State Representative, State Senator and Oakland County Commissioner. In addition he served as a member of the Michigan Department of Corrections Commission, and on numerous local boards and commissions in Rochester Hills and Hazel Park.

Bernard Jocuns is an aggressive trial attorney serving the entire State of Michigan with his main office located in Historic Downtown Lapeer, Michigan. Bernard's practice consists of: State & Federal Court concentrating in the areas of criminal defense along with all accidents and injuries. Bernard's emphasis is in the areas of DUI Defense, Medical Marijuana Defense and Drug Crimes. Bernard is a Graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College in Dubuis, Wyoming and has completed Graduate Courses there as well. Bernard is also legal counsel for the Michigan NORML. Bernard is also an active member of the following...

I was a Michigan State Police Trooper for 10 years before attaining my Law Degree. I commenced my law practice working for the Law Firm that represented the Detroit Police Officer's Association. I represent corporate entities and individuals in State Courts and the United States Federal Courts.

Mas/Stig-Nielsen was founded because there is a need for high-quality, smart criminal defense in northern Michigan. We are committed to serving the needs of people accused of crimes by the government. Our firm is guided by the words of author and activist Bryan Stevenson,
each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done. Regardless of what you stand accused of doing, we will help you.

Defense attorneys often sell themselves as being aggressive advocates in the courtroom, however, in our experience, that is not enough. Mas/Stig-Nielsen vehemently fights for our clients but more importantly we are...

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Janet M. Mistele, J.D. is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (1989), the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (1991), and the North Carolina State Bar (2003). Ms. Mistele earned her Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was a member of the National Trial Team, and earned American Jurisprudence Awards for top honors in seven of her law school courses. Upon graduation from law school in 1989, Ms. Mistele accepted a position with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Lansing, Michigan as a Prehearing Attorney,...

LAUREN K. PFEIL graduated with a Bachelors of Arts with highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin and received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she specialized in family law. While in law school, Lauren received family and child law fellowships from both Loyola University Chicago School of Law and The University of Michigan School of Law. Her article “Recognizing Race as a Reality, Not a Barrier: The Problems within Colorblind Adoption Policy within a Race Conscious America” was published in the spring edition of The Children’s Legal Rights Journal. Upon graduation from...

Paul Jarboe is an experienced and dedicated trial attorney with over 30 years of legal experience. Mr. Jarboe graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1982. Mr. Jarboe is a former prosecuting attorney, and has an extensive background in the areas of divorce, child custody, criminal defense and civil litigation, which includes State and Federal Criminal cases. Mr. Jarboe’s practice includes: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury & Estate Planning.

U of M 1970 to 1974, BA degree in Economics. Detroit Police Officer 1974 to 1987. Wayne State Law School 1987 to 1990. Admitted to Michigan Bar in 1991 Specialized law practice in criminal law, consumer protection and business litigation

Robert Peterson is a general practice attorney currently admitted to the Michigan bar. He was previously admitted to the Iowa bar and the Northern and Southern District of Iowa bars. As a general practice attorney in Michigan, he practices in the fields of criminal defense, juvenile law, defense of child neglect and abuse cases, real estate law, and elder law. He has been in the practice of law since 2008, with former careers as a private investigator and U.S. Army officer.

A partner at the Oliver Bell Group, attorney Cameron R. Bell assists clients from the Michigan area with their legal problems involving personal injury, medical malpractice and criminal law, and clients nationwide with their mass tort issues. With a strong drive to practice law from a young age, he is currently committed to providing compassionate and adept legal services for his clients. He majorly concentrates on providing legal counsel for criminal defense, product liability, and mass tort / class action cases. A 2012 B.A graduate, Mr. Bell completed his undergraduate studies in political science at Oakland University located in Rochester, Michigan....

The Law Office of Brian Frey, PLLC is dedicated to getting results for our clients in Lenawee County. We are located in Adrian and represent clients in Southern Michigan. We can help protect your rights in a wide range of legal matters such as Criminal Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, Immigration, Civil Litigation, and Business Law. We are dedicated to putting the needs of the client first and keeping you informed throughout the entire legal process. We are an honest and ethical law office that works to keep our rates affordable. Contact us today for a free...

Dean Greenblatt is an attorney licensed in Michigan and Florida. Dean holds single, multi-engine, instrument, glider and seaplane ratings and has over 4000 hours flying as an Airline Transport Pilot, flight instructor and professionally for the USAir Group and Kitty Hawk Inc.


A graduate of Michigan State University, and a magna cum laude graduate of the MSU Law College, Dean is a part-time professor of Aviation Law, twice elected Chairperson of the Aviation Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan; Commissioner and Vice-chair of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission by appointment of Governor John Engler; maintains licensure in Michigan as a...

Mr. Simon has been practicing criminal law for 30 years and in that time has uniquely distinguished himself in his practice area. Notably, Mr. Simon is listed in The Best Lawyers in America under the specialty of criminal defense. He has also been named one of Michigan's criminal defense Super Lawyers from 2007-present. Mr. Simon is a Preeminent AV® Rated attorney attaining the highest possible ratings for professional excellence and ethical standards through Martindale-Hubbell peer review rankings and is rated a perfect 10.0 “superb” criminal defense attorney by AVVO Professional Review ratings. In over 30 years of practice, Mr....

After graduating from Michigan State University College of Law in 2014, Mr. Dagher-Margosian practiced law in Washtenaw County, exclusively handling criminal defense matters. Most recently, Mr. Dagher-Margosian was a trial attorney in the Lenawee County Public Defender Office. At the Lenawee PD Office, Mr. Dagher-Margosian navigated a demanding docket, handling over 750 cases in just over 2 ½ years. Mr. Dagher-Margosian received numerous not guilty jury verdicts, as well as favorable outcomes through motion practice and negotiation. In addition to practicing at the trial level, Mr. Dagher-Margosian has practiced at the appellate level, resulting in...

Steven A. Freeman has defended Clients ranging in age from 15 to 77 who were accused of various SEX CRIMES such as CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT. His clients have included Corporate Executives, School Teachers, White Collar Professionals, Politicians, Scout Leaders, Retirees, Business Owners and Blue Collar Workers. Criminal Sexual Conduct cases typically involve a relationship between the Client and the Accuser, such as Doctor/Patient, Teacher/Student, Scout Leader/Scout, Step Father/Step Child, Boyfriend/Girlfriend's Child, Parent/Child's Friend, Neighbor/Neighbor, Employer/Employee and Professional/Intern. Anyone can be accused of a Criminal Sexual Conduct Offense regardless of age, education, wealth or social...

John B. Payne, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, becoming a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when John received his LL.M. in Taxation. John lectures on estate planning and other topics to groups interested in legal issues. He is the author of Michigan Probate and Counseling the Elderly Client in Michigan, plus numerous articles and seminar manuals. Experienced in appellate matters John has appealed many criminal, civil rights and tax cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

I have been practicing law since 1989. My practice over the past decade has focused on Debt Solutions for individual Chapter 7, 13, and debt settlement. I have practiced in areas of residential and commercial real estate, criminal defense, and probate law.