Michael Norman

Michael was born and raised in the City of Detroit. He served in the Marine Corps after high school until he was discharged in Georgia, where he settled and attended both undergraduate and law school. After interning with the Department of Justice, he has continuously represented criminal defendants and civil plaintiffs in Michigan and Georgia courts. Michael was recognized by the State Bar of Georgia Committee on Professionalism in 2007. He returned permanently to Michigan in 2013 and continues to represent clients in both criminal and civil cases. Michael is a member of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), Wolverine Bar, Oakland County Bar, Michigan Bar Association, and Georgia Bar Association. Criminal defense and civil litigation. Since each case is different and the law is constantly evolving, my profession allows me to learn new things every day. I have specialized training for OWI defense. I have completed Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) training, which enables me to zealously defend my OWI clients. I have also continuously attended seminars on criminal defense issues for my entire career, focusing on the admissibility of evidence and trial strategies. Growing up, one of my mother’s favorite shows was Matlock. In a house with only one TV, that made it one of my favorite shows. I was inspired to represent people facing difficult situations. Growing up in the inner city of Detroit, I have personally witnessed the disparities that exist in our legal system based on race and class. I have always focused on ensuring people are treated fairly under the law. My personal memorable moment was watching my first high school intern graduate from law school at my alma mater. My most memorable professional moment was the first not-guilty verdict in a murder case where my client was facing life in prison. After the not guilty verdict, my client got his life back.