Marlinga Law Group - Southeast Michigan Criminal Defense Attorneys

The Macomb County criminal trial lawyers at Marlinga Law Group provide resourceful and experienced representation on a wide range of serious state and federal charges. Michigan criminal defense attorney Carl Marlinga served as the elected prosecuting attorney in Macomb County from 1984 to 2004. His experience with the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes can represent a significant advantage for anyone facing serious criminal charges. Since returning to private practice two years ago, he has achieved some remarkable results for criminal defense clients at trial, at sentencing, and on appeal.

Former Prosecutors Working for the Defense

Recently, our firm was joined by Mr. David Portuesi, the former Chief of Macomb County's Drug Prosecution Unit. As former prosecutors, we understand how cases are built, the mistakes prosecutors and police make, and how to challenge evidence at trial. Our legal team also includes Joseph Kosmala a veteran criminal trial lawyer with 30 years of experience defending clients against serious criminal charges and attorney Ryan Marchesic, a talented and energetic litigator.

Protect your rights and fight the charges against you - contact the criminal defense lawyers at Marlinga Law Group, PLLC today.

Here is an overview of the charges we can handle on your behalf:

• Violent crimes, including murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, or armed robbery
• Homicide & Murder, including first, second, and third degree homicide, vehicular manslaughter, and conspiracy to commit murder
• Drug crimes, including state or federal charges of possession, possession with intent to deliver, unauthorized possession of Schedule II or Schedule III controlled substances, or conspiracy to import heroin or cocaine
• White collar crimes, such as mortgage fraud, money laundering, identity theft, embezzlement, or health care fraud
• Domestic violence cases, including violations of Personal Protection Orders
• Federal criminal defense, especially preindictment client services when you're under investigation by a federal grand jury
• Sex crimes, including criminal sexual conduct in any degree, statutory rape, child sexual abuse, child pornography, or online solicitation of a minor for sex
• Internet Sex Crimes, including allegations of possession of child pornography, online solicitation of a minor, and obscenity charges

• Federal and State Appeals, involving criminal convictions in rape cases, murder trials, white collar crime, drug cases, and other criminal matters

Civil Litigation - Defending Your Business, Property, and Family

We also represent businesses engaged in civil litigation concerning complex intellectual property and trade secrets, contract disputes, or commercial claims. Additionally, we represent Michigan divorce clients, particularly in cases involving difficult issues concerning child custody or the division of complex marital property in Family Court and in binding arbitration proceedings.

For further information and a free consultation about your legal problem, contact the Michigan criminal defense and civil trial lawyers  at Marlinga Law Group, PLLC in Clinton Township.