Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Shelby Township, MI

An attorney at Boroja, Bernier & Associates PLLC, Joel A. Bernier handles matters of family law and criminal defense for those in the Detroit metropolitan area, Macomb County and Shelby Township, Michigan. In matters of divorce, child custody and other family law cases, he is committed to providing the absolute best service that allows his clients to focus on their emotional needs as they navigate extremely complicated times in their lives.

Mr. Bernier also handles criminal defense and is intensely focused on the future of those who have been accused of committing a crime. With almost a decade of experience, he has seen how a criminal record can affect an individual and is dedicated to going the distance to keep his clients safe from those consequences.

At Wayne State University, Mr. Bernier graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. He then attended the University of Miami and earned a Master of Music in Media and Entertainments Industries. After completing that degree, he decided his goal was to become an attorney, so he attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and graduated in 2010 with his Juris Doctor.

Along with family law and criminal defense, Mr. Bernier has also managed legal issues related to trademark infringement, copyright law and commercial litigation. Admitted to practice in the state of Michigan, he is skilled in litigation and prepared to go as far as necessary to help his clients as they face legal issues. With a “Very Good” rating from Avvo, he highlights his ability to connect individual with each client.