Geherin Law Group, PLLC
Criminal Defense | Serving Ann Arbor, MI
734-275-2840Get local legal help for your Criminal Defense issues. Geherin Law Group, PLLC assists clients in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.
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Over 20 years’ experience. Over 2,000 personal clients helped. Over 200 trials conducted.
To us, it’s Personal. For every client facing a personal legal crisis, Geherin Law Group (“GLG”) strives to provide personal solutions, personal attention and personal justice. A personal legal crisis can strike at any time: An arrest for a criminal offense; a false accusation; a loved one killed by a drunk driver; a loss of driving privileges; a catastrophic injury while riding a bicycle or motorcycle. When a personal legal crisis does strike, you have no better ally than Geherin Law Group, a law firm dedicated to providing extraordinary personal justice when clients need it most.
There is perhaps no more consequential personal legal crisis than being charged and convicted of a crime. A person's reputation, liberty and freedom can be forever altered by being convicted of a serious felony or misdemeanor crime; or of operating while intoxicated (OWI) or operating while visibly impaired (OWVI); or of a drug offense; or of a property crime. Jail, prison, separation from family, substantial fines, loss of driving privileges and the prospect of a permanent criminal record may result upon a criminal conviction. Often, hiring an experienced, reputable and aggressive legal defense team may be the difference between keeping, and losing, your freedom, liberty and reputation.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
Criminal Defense:
- Narcotics offenses
- Homicide, manslaughter, and violent offenses
- Theft offenses and property crimes
- White collar crimes
- Computer crimes
- Juvenile Justice
- OWI
- Drunk Driving Defense
- Driver's License Restoration
- All other criminal defense matters
Other practice areas:
- College Discipline Defense
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Injury
- Civil Rights
Call today at 734-275-2840 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Daniel T. Geherin
Ann Arbor Attorney Daniel T. Geherin is a board-certified trial attorney, and he has been practicing law for over 20 years. He has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as AV-Preeminent, the highest peer ranking available for legal ethics/ability; has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America ; has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine in the field of Michigan Criminal Defense; has been recognized as a "Top Lawyer" by Detroit Business ("DB"Detroit) Magazine; and has been scored 10/10 "superb" by AVVO.com.
Education:
- California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
- J.D., cum laude
- Executive Editor, Law Review
- Michigan State University
- B.S., with Honors
- Humanities/Pre-Law
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Federal Bar Association, Member
- Washtenaw County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, Past Chairperson
- Affiliated Attorney with the Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network
- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Advisory Board Member, Leading Lawyers Magazine
- Advisory Board Member, ICLE Criminal Law Section
Attorney Brian D. Montoye
Ann Arbor Attorney Brian Montoye is licensed to practice law in Michigan in all state and federal courts. Before forming his own firm, Mr. Montoye practiced at Simon & Geherin, PLLC and Fink & Valvo, PLLC in Ann Arbor. He has successfully litigated hundreds of cases in courts throughout Southeastern Michigan, mostly in matters of criminal defense. He also has significant experience in landlord-tenant law and other civil matters. He has defended clients as part of the Washtenaw County Public Defender Clinic and represented elder law clients on a variety of matters through the Sixty-Plus Elder Law clinic in Lansing, MI.
Education:
- The Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
- J.D., cum laude
- Senior Associate Editor, The Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
- Eastern Michigan University
- B.S., Honors Program
- History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Washtenaw County Bar Association, Member
Dan Geherin is by far one of the most prolific attorneys I have ever seen step into a courtroom. When I met him, it was and still is one of the lowest points of my life. I was involved in a serious car accident involving a bicyclist on a dark rainy night. We immediately hired his law firm through word of mouth from another local community attorney. I was facing a maximum of 25 years in Prison however with Dan's excellent legal knowledge and proactive skills, i was fortunate by the grace of God to serve time in the local county jail under 11 months. I strongly believe and know that Dan is a man of high morals and good character. His professionalism and his staff hosted the prefect environment for me and my family members. I highly suggest if you ever encounter legal issues that you contact Dan Geherin, it will be the best decisions you will ever make.
– Client Charged with Moving Violation Causing DeathI wholeheartedly recommend Dan Geherin and his law firm; choosing Dan to represent me will forever be one of the best decisions that I have made. I hired Attorney Dan Geherin for a criminal case. I was very pleased with my experience. Dan was knowledgeable, proactive, prompt, and kind. I do appreciate that. It was a tough time for me, but it is his professional support that made me feel better.
– Criminal Defense ClientA University of Michigan OIE claim was brought against me and I cannot stress the pain, misery, and profound confusion that this caused both myself and my family. It is in times like these a steady, rational, and knowledgeable mind is necessary. No individual or family affected by this can keep everything together and can act in the ways they know they should behave in the face of this petrifying claim. Mr. Geherin was incredibly knowledgeable with the process of the OIE investigation and was able to guide myself and my family through the process and through each action that we should take. When my parents began to panic he kept them in line and prevented them from dramatically damaging my case, all while being incredibly respectful and understanding to them. Despite this, the true value in Mr. Geherin is that he knows the methodology of the OIE investigation through and through and this is something that cannot be found elsewhere. I cannot recommend him high enough as he is probably the best lawyer that an OIE Respondent can have. If a claim has been made against you, you need a lawyer because the investigators will break apart every word you say. Mr. Geherin is the lawyer that you should have if you want them to hear what you actually want to say.
– University of Michigan Student Discipline Defense ClientIn a recent very difficult license restoration process, Dan's in-depth knowledge of the system, combined with his superb organizational skills, and-most important-his willingness to go "the extra mile" for his client led to a gratifying, successful conclusion. Every office visit or phone exchange cemented the fact that Dan REALLY cares about his clients. We were fortunate to have his services.
– Driver's License Restoration ClientI wholeheartedly recommend Dan Geherin and his law firm; choosing Dan to represent me will forever be one of the best decisions that I have made. Getting an OWI charge dropped down to mere civil infraction fines and points, was nothing short of a miracle. Having met with several lawyers prior to choosing Dan, I doubt that I would have achieved such a favorable outcome with any other lawyer.
– OWI Defense ClientDan and his team were professional and always accessible, and they exceeded our expectations every step of the way. They personalized their representation of me by taking the time to understand my perspective on my case and what mattered most to me given my professional aspirations. I appreciated that Dan was always honest about the full spectrum of potential outcomes; he was rational and realistic about the probability of different outcomes, which helped me to better understand where I stood as things proceeded. I am thankful for the firm's diligence to gather all info relevant to my case. They recognized the officer's numerous errors in following protocol for the arrest, and Dan got my OWI charges dropped entirely and reduced to operating without a license, a more minor misdemeanor. What most impressed me about Dan was that he did not settle for this improved outcome and continued to advocate on my behalf, even an hour before my pretrial conference. He persistently fought for me, even when I didn't realize that a more favorable outcome was even possible, and had my charges dropped to civil infractions. I am so grateful to have had the pleasure to work with Dan despite the unfortunate circumstances. It has been inspiring to work with a lawyer so dedicated and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. Thanks to Dan, I feel as though I can put this matter behind me and move forward.
– Client Charged with OWIDan Geherin is an excellent attorney - don't hesitate to hire this professional. Dan is straight forward and a progressive thinker. Collaboration with client and family was impressive. The communication process was detailed, and Dan was not afraid to reach out to experts in the field along with other resources when needed. It should also be mentioned that his office staff is professional, experienced and aggressive in getting the answers we needed.
– Civil ClientDan handled a juvenile matter for us. We were impressed by his knowledge of how the case would be handled by the court and by his advocacy in order to get a great result. He gave us great advice on how to build the best case to get the outcome we desired.
– Juvenile Justice ClientsDan and his team were very friendly and down to earth. They were honest with my case, and extremely professional in navigating the process that ultimately led to my ideal outcome. Thank you guys for your strength and counsel in what was easily the most frightening period of my life.
– Criminal Defense ClientI retained Dan Geherin to defend against two criminal charges after having made a mistake by hiring a less than stellar attorney in the area. Hiring a good attorney can make a world of difference, as I soon learned. But let's be honest, Mr. Geherin is not a good attorney, he is a GREAT one. Dan first worked skillfully to handle the machinations of a state prosecutor's office that was clearly discombobulated and seemed to lack any good sense or rational thought. Dan then combined his hard work, knowledge of the law and superlative trial abilities to beat the two ridiculous criminal charges against me. It has been said many times before, Dan is "the man", and nothing could be truer in this case.
– Criminal Defense ClientI was recently in a position to witness Mr. Geherin in action and I must say it was a comfort to see such a competent person handling this very sensitive and very important case. Mr. Geherin was very well prepared each of the three days of the trial. His thorough knowledge of the case details, the witnesses, the defendant, and the inner workings of the law were evident in each word spoken and in every movement. When questioning a witness it was obvious to me that Mr. Geherin had specific information that he wanted to mine from each person and a plan to get that information. At no time did Mr. Geherin flounder or stumble over questions and his confident and respectful questioning of each witness served him well as witnesses warmed to him and gave him the information he wanted. If I were in trouble the characteristics I would want my lawyer to possess are: honesty, competence, professionalism, people skills, and effectiveness. Mr. Geherin has all of these in spades.
– Mother of ClientI was accused of a misdemeanor that could have prevented me from getting my license to practice my profession as well as having possible immigration concerns. What for most people would have been an uncomfortable situation to me was a complete nightmare! I got referred to Dan Geherin by a law professor at UofM. Best advice ever! Dan had the knowledge and the right connections. Knows how to work your case and delivers more than what he promises. From referring me to the right attorneys for interconsult in different areas of the law, in order to treat my case in a comprehensive way; to responding phone calls and e-mails in the same day! I can honestly say he’s a great attorney backed up by a great team. Do not hesitate on contacting him. Choosing the right attorney on a situation like mine made the whole difference between a good or a bad outcome.
– U.S. Immigrant Charged with MisdemeanorAfter much research on my part, I found Attorney Geherin was highly recommended as "the best in Washtenaw County" when it came time for me to appeal the revocation of my driver's license to the Michigan Secretary of State in 2010. During our first consultation, and throughout the appeals process, I was convinced that this is true. This is an area he specializes in. Not only was Attorney Geherin thoroughly familiar with required documents, timelines, contacts, and all specifications that kept the process of appeal running smoothly and in a timely manner, but his understanding of the subtleties that ultimately rule the hearing officer's decision were invaluable. For instance, he knew each of them by name and could predict what their reactions might be to the particulars of my case, or even to certain behaviors exhibited at the hearing itself. This was a very stressful and anxious time for me, yet I felt more confident and secure knowing that Attorney Geherin would do his best in helping me achieve a positive result. Partial license restoration was approved, on the spot, during my hearing. In addition, as another client wrote, Attorney Geherin never suger-coated the details of what I would be facing, kept an extremely professional demeanor, and presented himself as someone intent upon success. I respect him for his professionalism and the unparalleled advice and service he provided me.
– Driver's License Restoration ClientDan is a down to earth likeable guy. He is also good at his job. I would highly recommend him, I’ve had a few lawyers in my time and he is by far the most approachable. We talked a bit before my case and I didn’t feel like we were from two different worlds. Even though he was doing his job, I still felt that he had genuine concern for what I was going through. He has a good reputation, and I would use him again.
– Drunk Driving ClientDan is extremely professional and always on top of it. In my case when it came down to the evidentiary hearing, he left the prosecutor grasping for anything they could. Ultimately Dan's logical and well formulated arguments got my case dismissed. Dan also gives very sound advice making sure you know all your options and how he feels toward each one specifically.
– Drunk Driving ClientDan Geherin is one of the most professional and excellent legal counsel you could hope for. I am very satisfied with his work, and would highly recommend him to anyone. A lot of lawyers try to nickle and dime you through billable hours, Dan is a straight shooter who does have your best interest in mind, financially and legally.
– Civil Litigation ClientDan was very helpful and honest as he guided us through our case. While I hope I never need his services again, I would not hesitate to hire him or to recommend him to anyone needing an excellent attorney!
– Drunk Driving Client