Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Southfield, MI

Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC

| 24725 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 110
Southfield, MI 48034-7625

Visit: www.pootalaw.com

Phone: 248-356-8900

Fax: 248-356-8901

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2018
Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 - 2014

Licensed Since: 2004

Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Practice Areas:

Criminal Defense (40%),
Family Law (20%),
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (10%),
Criminal Defense: White Collar (10%),
General Litigation (10%),
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (10%)

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Attorney Profile

As founder of the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC, Mr. Poota is committed to representing clients in the Detroit Metro area and throughout the state of Michigan. He focuses his practice on criminal defense cases that involve drug crimes, white collar crimes, assault charges, misdemeanors, felonies, drunk driving, traffic violations, weapons charges and sex crimes. He also handles family law matters, including divorce & custody. Mr. Poota also handles civil litigation matters.

After graduating magna cum laude from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts, Mr. Poota went on to earn a Juris Doctor in 2004 from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. During his time there, he participated in moot court competitions.

Committed to defending the rights of people, Mr. Poota provides the best possible representation to his clients. He understands the challenges that people face, whether they have been charged with a crime, going through a divorce, or have suffered an injustice. With a comprehensive knowledge of the law, he makes himself readily available to clients and understands that open communication is key to building a strong case. Mr. Poota is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Active in the legal community, Mr. Poota is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He is also a partner with the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense (40%)
Family Law (20%)
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (10%)
Criminal Defense: White Collar (10%)
General Litigation (10%)
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (10%)

Criminal Defense (40%): Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence

Family Law (20%): Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights

Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (10%): DUI/DWI

Criminal Defense: White Collar (10%): White Collar Crime, Criminal Law - Federal

General Litigation (10%): Litigation, Restraining Order

Personal Injury - General (10%): Animal Bites, Assault, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff

Focus Areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights, DUI/DWI, White Collar Crime, Criminal Law - Federal, Litigation, Restraining Order, Animal Bites, Assault, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff