Criminal Defense Overview

Southeast Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney

Greater Detroit criminal trial lawyer Frank Rhodes has more than 30 years of experience in representing people accused of serious state and federal charges ranging from OVI to murder. For a free consultation about your options in defense against any criminal charge in southeast Michigan, contact the Southfield office of Frank K. Rhodes III, Esq.

Frank K. Rhodes III, Esq. is an experienced and accomplished trial attorney who is a recognized authority on Michigan criminal trial procedure and jury practice. He helped review and modify the current set of standard jury instructions used in criminal trials throughout the state. He is a practical and resourceful advocate who values the opportunity to go to work for his clients as early as possible. In certain state or federal proceedings involving grand jury investigations, the best time to engage the firm's services is as soon as you become aware that you are under criminal investigation. Your options for the selection and execution of effective defense strategies are strongest if you haven't yet been indicted.

Our firm advises and represents criminal defense clients in such situations as the following:

• Violent crimes such as murder, vehicular homicide, weapons offenses or kidnapping
• Sex crimes from rape or statutory rape to online solicitation of a minor for sex
• Drug crimes involving possession, distribution or conspiracy
• White collar crime charges involving mortgage or insurance fraud, embezzlement, false claims, obstruction of justice or corporate crimes
• Drunk driving defense of Michigan OWI, DWI or DUI charges, including resolution of driver's license problems with the Secretary of State's Office

In any criminal defense engagement, whether it involves a violent felony or white collar crime, our goal is to minimize your exposure to punishment. In some cases, we can accomplish this through early and aggressive engagement with the prosecution. In others, we will rely on highly technical evidence presented through forensic experts to undermine the government's proof. Some clients will be best served through focused negotiation to an acceptable plea and thorough preparation for a sentencing hearing.

No matter which approach best applies to your circumstances, Frank Rhodes can apply his experience and skill as an advocate to your case. Contact the law firm of Frank K. Rhodes III, Esq. for a free consultation about your situation.