Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Appellate; view more
Licensed in Michigan since: 2016
Education: Michigan State University College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2020 - 2026 Call today:
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Spencer M. Bondy is the founder of Bondy Law, PLLC, a criminal defense practice with offices in Milford and Charlevoix, Michigan. Since establishing his firm in 2020, he has concentrated his practice on criminal defense, drunk driving cases, driver's license restoration and appellate matters. His work encompasses representation at every stage of criminal proceedings, from precharge investigations and jury trials to appeals and administrative hearings before the Michigan Department of State's Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight.
Mr. Bondy’s practice serves individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Michigan, with particular focus on Oakland, Livingston, Washtenaw and Charlevoix counties. He handles a broad range of criminal matters including domestic violence, assault, theft crimes, drug offenses, weapons charges, fraud and traffic violations. A significant portion of his practice involves defending clients charged with operating while intoxicated and related offenses. He also assists clients with expungements, probation violations, firearm rights restoration and personal protection orders. His commitment to drunk driving defense is demonstrated through his NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing Certification and membership in the National College for DUI Defense and the Michigan Association of OWI Defense Attorneys.
Mr. Bondy earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University in 2013, followed by his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2016, graduating magna cum laude. He completed the Trial Practice Institute certification program during law school and is admitted to practice in Michigan and before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He has contributed to the legal community as co-author of chapters on substantive drunk driving laws and trial tactics in Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice, and has published articles on law enforcement body-worn camera privacy issues.
A consummate professional through and through, Mr. Bondy has earned recognition from the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Avvo’s Client’s Choice Award. He maintains active membership in the Oakland County Bar Association, Livingston County Bar Association and the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. He has served as a guest speaker at the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy, sharing his perspective on criminal defense practice with law enforcement trainees.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, AppellateFocus areas
Appeals, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Probation, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Appellate
First Admitted: 2016, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://www.bondylawpllc.com/spencer-bondy
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of the Oakland County Bar Association
- Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Member of the Michigan Association of OWI Defense Attorneys
- Member of the National College for DUI Defense
- Member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Member of the Livingston County Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Possession of Controlled Substance - Case Dismissed - Jackson County, MI 2026, 2026
- Child Abuse 4th Degree - Case Dismissed - Clarkston, MI 2026, 2026
- Hit & Run / Leaving the Scene - Case Dismissed - Bloomfield, MI 2026, 2026
- OWI - Case Dismissed - Livingston County, MI 2026, 2026
- Open Intoxicants - Case Dismissed - Livingston County, MI 2026, 2026
- DNR Violation - Case Dismissed - Shiawassee County, MI 2026, 2026
- Child Abuse 4th Degree - Jury Acquittal, Not Guilty - Novi, MI 2026 , 2026
- Domestic Violence - Set Aside granted - Livingston County, MI 2025 , 2025
- Successful motion to set aside conviction (expungement) in Ionia County, MI, 2020
- Unlicensed Builder - Dismissed - Novi, MI 2025, 2025
- OWI Set Aside Granted - South Haven, MI - Successful Expungement 2025 , 2025
- Aggravated Assault - Livingston County - Dismissed 2025, 2025
- Operating While Intoxicated - Dismissed - Novi, 2024, 2024
- Operating While Intoxicated - Dismissed - Milford, 2024, 2024
- Domestic Violence - Dismissed - Novi, 2024, 2024
- Identity Fraud, False Pretenses, Financial Transaction Device - Dismissed after Exam - Rochester, 2024, 2024
- Operating While Intoxicated blood test results suppressed and case dismissed, 53rd District Court, 2022
- Domestic Violence - Not Guilty - Livingston County, 2024, 2024
- Successful motion to set aside conviction (expungement) in Kent County, MI, 2020
- Successful petition to set aside conviction on Kent County Circuit Court, 2020
- Dismissal of domestic violence Charge in Rochester, MI, 2021
- Dismissal of domestic violence charge in Isabella County, 2020
- Dismissal of felony eavesdropping charges following preliminary exam in St. Clair County, 2020
- Jury trial acquittal of two violent felonies in Washtenaw County in January 2020, 2020
Special Licenses / Certifications
- NHTSA - Field Sobriety Testing Certification, 2024
Educational Background
- Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- A discussion on recent changes to Michigan law regarding use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers., Co-Author, The Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Privacy Act: The Implications for Police Departments and How They Can Stay Ahead of the Curve., Criminal Law, 2018
- Co-Author of Chapter 4, Substantive Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties, Co-Author, Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice, Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2025
- Co-Author of Chapter 7, Trial Tactics, Co-Author, Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice, Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2023
- Speaker at Washtenaw Community College Police Academy on what Defense lawyers want young/new law enforcement officers to know, pitfalls and mistakes commonly made by young/new law enforcement officers, and an overview of the obligation to preserve evidence., Guest Speaker, Speaker at Washtenaw Community College Police Academy, Washtenaw Community College Police Academy, Legal, Law Enforcement, 2020
Honors
- Lead Counsel rated in Criminal Law - State Level Crimes in 2020 based on peer reviews and recommendations, Lead Counsel rated in Criminal Law - State Level Crimes, Lead Counsel, 2020
- Awarded for receiving numerous 5-star client reviews on Avvo, Client's Choice, Avvo, 2026
- Awarded for receiving numerous 5-star client reviews on Avvo, Client's Choice, Avvo, 2025
- Awarded for receiving numerous 5-star client reviews on Avvo, Client's Choice, Avvo, 2024
- Awarded for receiving numerous 5-star client reviews on Avvo, Client's Choice, Avvo, 2023
- Awarded for receiving numerous 5-star client reviews on Avvo, Avvo Client's Choice, Avvo, 2022
- Super Lawyers 2026, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2026, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2026
- Super Lawyers 2025, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2025, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2025
- Super Lawyers 2024, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Super Lawyers 2023, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Super Lawyers 2022, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022, Rising Star, Super Lawers, 2022
- Super Lawyers 2021, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2021, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Super Lawyers 2020, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Awarded for receiving numerous 5 start client reviews., Avvo Client's Choice Award 2020., Avvo, 2020
- Awarded for receiving numerous 5-star client reviews on Avvo, Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2019
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2026
