Patrick T. Barone Esq.

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Excellence in Criminal Defense

Experience: 33 years

Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and 2 others

Illinois and Michigan

America's Best Lawyers, Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent

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Awards 3

Experience 33y

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Patrick T. Barone is the founding partner and CEO of The Barone Defense Firm, whose practice is limited to zealously defending citizens accused of State and Federal crimes. The Firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan, and also maintains offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Barone is an adjunct professor at the Western Michigan University's Thomas M. Cooley Law School and he served on the Faculty Advisory Board for BAC-Tracker International, Inc. Mr. Barone frequently lectures at national and state seminars attended by lawyers, judges, and scientists, and he has provided expert commentary in newspapers, on television and on the radio. In 2010 Mr. Barone accepted a position as a legal skills instructor for the CDAM/Cooley Trial Practice College, and in 2012 he graduated from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College. In addition to “Defending Drinking Drivers,” Mr. Barone is also the author of “Michigan DUI Law: A Citizen’s Guide,” "Entrepreneur's Guide to Michigan Medical Marijuana Law," and "Armed and Educated, Michigan Gun Law." He has also authored chapters in Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases, 2012/2014 eds., and a chapter in Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, 2015 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the Role of Witnesses in DUI Cases (Inside the Minds) (Aspatore Books). In 2017 Mr. Barone became a Board-Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama; an action method adapted to the courtroom and used by many of the Nation’s top trial lawyers for trial preparation and presentation. No other Michigan lawyer has this distinction. Patrick T. Barone has received much recognition and numerous awards including an “AV” (highest) rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and “Superb” and 10/10 by AVVO.com. Mr. Barone is included in the book “Best Lawyers in America,” and has been consistently named a “Michigan Super Lawyer."

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Illinois

Supreme Court of Illinois
Since 1992

Michigan

State Bar of Michigan
Since 1991

Professional Experience

Current

Barone Defense Firm

Founding Partner / CEO

2012 - Current

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

Adjunct Professor

Professor of law. Teach the Law and Practice of Intoxicated Driving Cases.

2015 - 2018

Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys

President

Founding President of the Michigan Association of Operating While Intoxicated Attorneys whose mission is to assist lawyers, judges, juries, and citizens criminally accused of drinking and drugged driving offenses by increasing their understanding of the best-practices necessary to effectively advocate for those charged with violating Michigan’s drunk and drugged driving laws.

1988 - 1991

Oakland County Circuit Court

Judical law clerk

Judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard D. Kuhn.

Education

1988 - 1991

Michigan State University College of Law

J.D. | Law

1984 - 1987

Oakland University

B.S. (1987) | Biology/pre-med

Awards

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America's Best Lawyers

U.S. News and World Report

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

AV Preeminent

Martindale Hubbell

Contacts

Barone Defense Firm 280 N Old Woodward Ave #200 Birmingham MI 48009 Telephone: (248) 306-9158

Barone Defense Firm 61 Commerce Ave SW #504 Grand Rapids MI 49503 Telephone: (616) 365-5780

Videos

Michigan DUI attorney Barone debunks myths about drinking and driving

Michigan DUI attorney Patrick Barone's guest appearance on Fox 2 News where he debunks the top tens myths about successfully drinking and driving.

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Law changes affect sobriety tests

Changes in Michigan law are affecting how field sobriety tests are handled in court.
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Michigan DUI Law: A Citizen's Guide

Does fighting your charge feel impossible? Are you worried about the next steps you should take?

While a DUI charge can bring on feelings of uncertainty, Patrick T. Barone— a well respected trial lawyer, law school professor and accomplished author—seeks to answer these questions for you in his recent book, Michigan DUI Law: A Citizen's Guide.

Written in easy-to-understand language, this educational book provides practical how-to advice and insider information on the state's specific DUI statutes, including potential defenses against this serious charge

This comprehensive guide explains every part of the DUI case, from your initial hearing to your final court appearance, and also addresses the scientific aspects of a DUI, such as the roadside tests and breath or blood testing.

After reading this book you will walk away with an understanding of the strategies that can be used to successfully fight your charge, save your license, and avoid a criminal record.

Order paperback or digital version of the book online by visiting: http://www.michiganduilawbook.com

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Barone Defense Firm Commercial

Learn about Michigan DUI defense lawyer Patrick T. Barone and the Barone Defense Firm and find out how they can defend your Michigan drunk driving case.

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Patrick T. Barone Esq. Excellence in Criminal Defense

Experience: 33 years

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Phone: (248) 306-9158

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

White Collar Crime

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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