Dickstein & Amberg, P.L.L.C.
Criminal Defense | Serving Southfield, MI
248-392-2064Michigan Criminal and Drunk Driving Defense Law Firm
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If you are being accused of a felony or misdemeanor offense in state or federal court, we know that you are likely concerned about your future and the potential consequences of a conviction.
With decades of experience taking cases to trial and winning, the team of defense attorneys with Dickstein & Amberg, P.L.L.C. have attained a level of notoriety with prosecutors and judges that enable them to achieve results unattainable by most other Michigan Criminal Defense Attorneys. Our firm is highly unique in that we are made up of several top defense lawyers as opposed to other firms who have one experienced attorney who supervises other less experienced lawyers.
Contact Dickstein & Amberg, P.L.L.C. today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- White Collar Crimes
- Homicide
- Assault and Battery
- Appeals – State and Federal
- Child Abuse
- Stalking
- Retail Fraud/Shoplifting
- Criminal Sexual Conduct
- Expungements
- Violation of Probation
- Expungements
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Crimes
- Sales/Possession of
Controlled Substances - Federal Offenses
- Driver’s License
Restoration (DLAD) - Felonies
- DUI/OWI/Operating
While Intoxicated - Misdemeanors
- Writs/Habeas Corpus
- Weapons Charge
- Criminal Defense
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Law - Federal
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Sex Offenses
- Traffic Violations
We understand that money is valuable and anything you spend on legal fees is less that you can save and use for your family. By the same token, we also understand that having expert criminal defense representation and doing what is necessary to help you get the best possible result is a valuable investment. When the stakes are high and there is no room for error, fear and false promises, we will step in to zealously and valiantly protect and defend you.
We serve all of Oakland County, Wayne County, Washtenaw County, Macomb County, Livingston County and Southeastern Michigan.
Call Dickstein & Amberg, P.L.L.C. today at 248-392-2064 to arrange your free initial consultation. For more information, visit the website at www.notafraidtowin.com.
Attorney Loren M. Dickstein 
Jurisdictions:
- Michigan, 1995
- Federal Court
Mr. Dickstein received his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. He has been admitted to practice law in all Michigan state courts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He has also been admitted to practice in various courts throughout the United States. Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Dickstein worked as a judicial clerk and legal research clerk for multiple circuit court judges. His previous experience working as a clerk in the Circuit Court, has given him invaluable insight into the inner workings of the criminal justice system and the ability to work with the courts to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.
As a trial attorney, Mr. Dickstein’s practice focuses on felony and misdemeanor charges in both state and federal courts. Mr. Dickstein has a passion for defending both the falsely accused and those treated unfairly by the authorities or the legal justice system. He has served as lead trial attorney on numerous complex cases and is hired by other lawyers to assist in cases throughout Michigan. He has training from and courtroom experience with nationally prominent medical, psychological and scientific experts. Mr. Dickstein has obtained dismissals and ‘not guilty’ verdicts throughout Michigan.
He frequently participates in continuing legal education in order to keep himself updated as to the most current laws, techniques, areas of expertise and court rulings that might affect his clients. Mr. Dickstein’s professional memberships have included the State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Mr. Dickstein is a rated Super Lawyer through Thompson Reuters, Rated 10.0 Superb by Avvo and AV – Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell.
Attorney George MacAvoy Brown
Jurisdictions:
- Michigan, 2016
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
George MacAvoy Brown has over ten years of experience in the legal field, is licensed to practice in Michigan and Illinois, and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Before joining LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C., Mr. Brown headed his own successful criminal defense practice in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, where he quickly built a reputation as a ferocious and effective advocate for his clients. He was hand-picked by LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. because he was widely becoming known for being one of Michigan’s most effective criminal defense lawyers. His past legal career involved complex corporate litigation at Kirkland Ellis LLP in Chicago, representing Fortune 500 companies in multi-million dollar lawsuits. He also served in various leadership positions in presidential and congressional campaigns throughout Illinois. Before law school, Mr. Brown worked as a paralegal with the litigation arm of Zuckerman Spaeder, LLP in Washington, DC, where he prepared Supreme Court briefs and represented presidential campaigns, corporate clients, and American Indian nations. His experience in the nation’s capital extended to communications roles with members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon and New York.
Mr. Brown’s adaptability and rich diversity of professional experience have served him well in his very successful criminal defense practice. In federal and state courts, he represents those accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes, including drunk driving, domestic violence, fraud, possession of controlled substances, probation/parole violations, and many other offenses. Mr. Brown additionally provides representation to those seeking expungements, driver’s license reinstatements, gun rights restorations, corrections of erroneous criminal records, personal protection orders, and other quasi-criminal matters. What he relishes most about his position as a criminal defense attorney is the ability to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, viewing each case as a unique opportunity to bring his expertise, knowledge, and tenacity to bear in the pursuit of creative solutions to complicated legal problems. He has built a widely known reputation for tenaciously fighting to achieve the client’s objectives, even in the most challenging cases and despite overwhelming odds.
Mr. Brown received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Miami University and his Juris Doctor from Western New England College of Law.
Attorney Jessica Hollan
Jurisdictions:
- Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Parisa Sadrnia earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Wayne State University in 2013 and her Juris Doctorate from Western Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2018. She graduated with honors and was in the top 15% of her class. While in law school, she interned at the Attorney Grievance Commission, served as an Academic Teaching Assistant, an editor on Law Review, and was the Editor-in-Chief of Cooley’s Law Journal of Practical and Clinical Law.
Attorney Nic Monarrez
Jurisdictions:
- Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nicolas “Nic” Monarrez earned his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University – Sandra Day O’Connor Law School and a Bachelor in Governmental Studies with an Emphasis in Legal Studies from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Nic was a board member of the Student Bar Association and Chicano Latino Law Student Association during law school. While in law school, Nic gained valuable experience in criminal law through his involvement with the Post-Conviction Clinic. This early exposure to cases and clients helped Nic to develop a client-facing approach to his work and experience with criminal appeals. In law school, Nic worked with R&R Law Group, an aggressive and accomplished Criminal Defense Firm in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Nic started his career in criminal defense as an attorney with R&R Law Group. He worked in various Arizona counties, successfully defending his clients and winning multiple jury and bench trials.
In 2023, Nic and his family moved to the great city of Detroit to be near family. Nic brings the experience gained from exposure to different courts and areas of law to LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C., along with his tireless work ethic, persuasive writing skills, negotiation skills, and attention to detail.
Nic is a State Bar of Michigan member and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Nic maintains memberships with the Detroit Bar Association, the Michigan Association for Justice, and the Hispanic Bar Association.
Attorney Lauren Honet
Jurisdictions:
- Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Lauren Honet, the Office Manager at LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C., offers an unparalleled blend of legal expertise and practical experience, making her an invaluable guide and mentor to our team. With a distinguished career serving as Associate General Counsel at ATA National Title Group, L.L.C. and as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan, Lauren’s extensive background in real estate law, general civil law, and government service equips her with a unique perspective. Her deep understanding of litigation and legal strategy, honed over 30 years of private practice, ensures that our attorneys provide the best possible legal representation. Lauren’s ability to navigate complex legal issues, combined with her commitment to achieving optimal results, gives our team a distinct advantage in felony and misdemeanor cases. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Lauren’s contributions to the firm bolster our reputation as one of Michigan’s top criminal defense teams.
Attorney Angela B. Peterson
Jurisdictions:
- Michigan, 1999
Angela B. Peterson is a veteran criminal defense lawyer who dedicated her career to the zealous and passionate defense of clients charged with felony and misdemeanor charges in state and federal court.
Ms. Peterson received her Bachelor of Communication Arts from Wayne State University and her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School. She was a Merit Scholar at WSU. She is admitted to practice law in all Michigan state courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
As a lifelong musician, entertainment law initially piqued Ms. Peterson’s interest and became the starting point of her career. Her desire to help people caused an expansion of her practice to include family law. It wasn’t long after that that her innate abilities as an advocate and keen sensibility for the facts and ensuring that the rights of people are not violated, quickly led her toward criminal defense. She has now enjoyed a successful 15 years defending criminal charges, with an impressive acquittal rate that has earned the respect of countless judges and prosecutors. The respect she has earned due to her continuous and exemplary results allows her to handle felony and misdemeanor cases from a power position.
She is active in public service and community outreach. Although her focus today is on providing exemplary retained criminal defense practice, she proudly dedicated several years sharpening her litigation skills while providing public defense in Wayne and Oakland counties. She’s tried many capital cases (including homicide and criminal sexual conduct), and her ability to persuade a jury is highly renowned. She maintains a great rapport with the bench and bar as a vigilant defender and consummate professional, affording her clients the benefit of zealous and effective negotiations when necessary.
Ms. Peterson’s passion, professional relationships, and experiences have distinguished her as an attorney known for her prowess in and out of the courtroom. She has earned a reputation as fearless and tenacious in fighting for the best results for her clients.
Ms. Peterson participates in continuing legal education, and her professional memberships include the State Bar of Michigan (Criminal Law and ACES sections) and the Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association.
Attorney Spencer M. Bondy
Jurisdictions:
- Michigan, 1999
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Angela B. Peterson is a veteran criminal defense lawyer who dedicated her career to the zealous and passionate defense of clients charged with felony and misdemeanor charges in state and federal court.
Ms. Peterson received her Bachelor of Communication Arts from Wayne State University and her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School. She was a Merit Scholar at WSU. She is admitted to practice law in all Michigan state courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
“I was charged with retail fraud and I hired a lawyer that I met when I was in court. He charged me $1000 and had me enter a plea. As soon as I left the court, I just knew in my gut that something was wrong. I found Loren Dickstein and talked with him a couple times. I decided that he could help me and I hired him despite already spending money on the other lawyer. I figured that even though Loren was a little more expensive, my reputation, criminal history and the possible sentences were just too important to stick with the guy who sold me out in court on the day of my plea.”
“Loren filed a motion in the court and got the prosecutor and judge to agree with a sentence that keeps the case off my record and will save me a lot of time and money while on probation.”
“It was terrible to have to hire a second lawyer but in the end, it was totally worth hiring Loren Dickstein to help me. I would NEVER use any other lawyer for anything!”
– Errick
“I can be a witness to Mr. Dickstein being a fighter. He has something in him that a lot of other attorneys I’ve dealt with don’t have. He is sincere and shows a great deal of compassion and concern. I would recommend him to anyone that is seeking counsel.”
– Sarah
“Mr Dickstein represented me in a federal case. I had hired another attorney who didn’t return calls or seem to care about my case. They had also told me to expect about 5 years. I found Mr. Dickstein on AVVO and switched to him. My final verdict was for 1 day and 2 years of supervision. Throughout the entire process he always kept me informed of what was going on and tried to keep my spirits up. At the same time he was always upfront about things and didn’t try to sugar coat things, just to tell me what I wanted to hear. If you want an honest lawyer who is going to be straight with you, but at the same time work his butt off defending you, your first and only call should be to Mr. Dickstein.”
– Bob
“I used Loren Dickstein recently as my lawyer in marijuana case in Southfield, Michigan. He did a great job. Other lawyer’s I’ve used don’t return calls or make promises they cannot keep. Loren always returned my calls, listened to me when I wanted to tell him something and delivered on what he said he could do for me. I also referred him my brother on a case and he is doing a good job for him as well.”
– Martin
“My family was low on money and moving out of Michigan to another state where my wife found better employment. A couple weeks before me, my wife and two kids were supposed to move, and out of desperation, I made a false insurance claim to try and make some quick extra money. I was caught and immediately charged with a felony. I knew of Loren Dickstein because he had represented a couple of my friend in the past and gave him a call on the weekend. He got right back to me and agreed to take my case. The amazing thing was that my case was with a really tough county prosecutor’s office and got them to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor really fast and then got the judge, who loves probation, to just give me a fine and let me move with my family. My wife was going to divorce me if I was not able to move with them because of what I did. Loren literally saved my marriage, kept a felony off my record, saved me a ton of money in fines and costs, kept me from having to fight for my children, and kept me out of jail and off probation. Wow! I thank him so much.”
– Steve
“Loren represented me in a case where I was facing three charges, two of which happened to be felonies. Loren walked me through step by step on what to expect. When the case went to court Loren knew exactly what to do, after he spoke with the judge my case was taken under advisement. I was instructed by the judge to stay out of trouble for 6 months and my record would be expunged. Not only did Loren help ensure that I would have a second chance, he taught me that life is about choices which since that day twelve years ago I have learned to make much better ones. Thanks again Loren.”
– Shawn
“He is very aggressive and did a great job on my case. I was being prosecuted for embezzlement from my employer. My plan was just to plead guilty and throw myself upon the mercy of the court and I wanted to hire a lawyer to help me get a better sentence. Mr. Dickstein took a different approach and told the prosecutor that we were going to trial if I didn’t get a plea bargain. Since I did it, I didn’t think that was going to work too well but I believed in him. At the pretrial in circuit court, the prosecutor offered a misdemeanor and now I don’t have a felony record. I truly never thought that would happen. If it hadn’t been for his preparation, legal knowledge, and reputation in that court, I believe I would not have gotten a plea deal. In truth, I think the prosecutor just didn’t want to go up against him in trial even though it was a strong case but I don’t know that. Either way, I would never use another lawyer and I will tell everyone I can how he helped me.”
– Bart
“Randy saved my life. I was charged with 4 very serious felony counts including assault with intent to murder and 4th degree habitual for a shooting that took place in Pontiac. I had just served 8 years in prison for my role in a highly pubicized armed robbery/murder case. The prosecution was out to get me and get me bad. They had eyewitnesses, the victim whom was shot in the head made a exited utterance when they were putting him in the ambulance that i was the one that shot him. couple that with they put highly respected and succesful prosecutor Donna Pendergast to represent the state. Randy just crushed the prosecutions case. from just ripping the key witnesses to shreds on the stand. to making the pontiac police look foolish. all in a very respectable way. His closing argument was just awesome. keep in mind this was 12 years ago he was a young attorney going up against a top notch big gun prosecutor that had only lost one case in her career. I cant just imagine after years of experiance how great he is now. And I say take it from someone whose dealt with the system since I was 12 years old. Dont sell your self short with some smooth talking sell out lawyer that will just look to plead you out and is afraid of the prosecution and judges. go with Randy and also his partner Loren is great.”
– Troy
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Angela B. Peterson
This attorney practices in Michigan and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2018 |
Loren Dickstein
This attorney practices in Michigan and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2013 |
Randall M. Lewis
This attorney practices in Michigan and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2013 |