Bloomfield Hills Criminal Defense Lawyer

Bloomfield Hills is a suburb located in Oakland County and is approximately 20 miles northwest of Downtown Detroit. The community is small and is nearly surrounded by Bloomfield Township.

Despite the small population, arrests for a range of offenses, from traffic violations to felonies, happen regularly in Bloomfield Hills.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for a criminal offense in Bloomfield Hills or Bloomfield Township, in your best interest to contact an experienced defense attorney.

A skilled and seasoned Bloomfield Hills defense attorney can assess your charges and determine your legal options. They can move to suppress evidence obtained unlawfully, call upon experts to support your case, and work to build the strongest defense possible.

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Bloomfield Hills Criminal Defense Attorney | Oakland County

If you’ve been arrested on any criminal charge in Oakland County, the sooner you talk to a defense attorney, the more options you’re likely to have. Contact Dallo Law, P.C. today.

Dallo Law, P.C. has more than 17 years of experience helping clients fight for their rights and freedom. Attorney J. Dallo was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015 through 2019, and has been featured in various media outlets including the Detroit News and the Oakland Press.

Client reviews on Avvo and Google put the firm at 4.9 out of 5 stars. Attorney Dallo’s past cases include a not-guilty verdict on three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and probation instead of the four-and-a-half years prosecutors requested in a manslaughter case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case, but they show the kind of defense Dallo Law, P.C. builds for its clients. With his skills and experience, Attorney Dallo can build a strong defense against your charges.

Call Dallo Law, P.C. today at 248-283-7000 to set up your first consultation. Dallo Law, P.C. accepts clients throughout the greater Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township area, including Auburn Hills, Berkley, Ferndale, Birmingham, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Troy, Wixom, Southfield, Pleasant Ridge, and Novi.

Common Criminal Offenses in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Bloomfield Hills DUI Lawyer, Michigan

Michigan law enforcement, whether it’s state police, the sheriff’s office, or a local police department, is always on the lookout for drunk drivers. Bloomfield Hills is no exception. Most OWI/DUI arrests in Bloomfield Hills occur on Woodward Avenue, the busy state highway also known as M-1. Many use the highway, also known as Detroit’s Main Street, to commute back and forth between Birmingham, Detroit, and other Metro Detroit cities.

Other local roads where police commonly arrest for OWI/DUI include Lone Pine Road, W. Long Lake Road, and Opdyke Road. West Bloomfield Township is also home to two of the roundabouts Michigan Auto Law’s 2024 crash data ranked among the state’s most crash-prone: Farmington Road at W. Maple Road (64 crashes, 7 injuries) and Drake Road at W. Maple Road (48 crashes, 6 injuries).

Dallo Law, P.C. handles OWI/DUI cases for first-time offenders and repeat offenders.

In one recent Oakland County case, the firm got a cannabis-related OWI dismissed midway through the hearing. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in a new case, but Attorney Dallo has represented many clients through the OWI/DUI process.

Set up your first consultation by calling 248-283-7000.

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Court Resources

Oakland County Clerk | Lisa Brown – The County Clerk keeps and maintains all records for all trial courts, including criminal cases. Access the site to learn more about the current Clerk, Lisa Brown, their e-filing services, their calendar for this month, and search up court records.

1200 N Telegraph Rd

Building 12E

Pontiac, MI 48341

248-858-0581

48th District Court | Bloomfield Hills Courthouse – District Courts in Michigan have jurisdiction over adult criminal misdemeanor cases, and all adult criminal proceedings begin in these courts. Access the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills to learn more about their in-person and online services, pay a court payment online, look at the weekly docket, and more.

4280 Telegraph Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

248-647-8955

Oakland County Circuit Court – All felony cases are handled at the Oakland County Circuit Courts. It’s also where juvenile delinquency cases are resolved. Access their site to learn how to file an important document online, look at the judicial schedule online, learn more about who is on the court, and the different programs they offer offenders.

1200 N Telegraph Rd

Department 404

Pontiac, MI 48341-0404

248-858-0344

Michigan Court of Appeals, Second District (Troy) – What’s known as an intermediate court, the Michigan Court of Appeals serves all appellate cases between the Circuit Court and Supreme Court. The Second District office in Troy is the appellate district office that serves Oakland County. The court is made up of three judges who hear your case and then decide whether the lower court’s decision should stand. Access the site to find more information about the court, look up a case, how to file an appeal, and other valuable information.

201 W Big Beaver Rd, Suite 800

Troy, MI 48084-4127

248-524-8700

Michigan Supreme Court – The Supreme Court is the highest court in Michigan and is a last resort for those dissatisfied by decisions made by the Court of Appeals. If you want to have the court hear your case, you must submit an application for leave of appeal. The court will then grant leave to about 100 cases out of the 2,000 applications they receive a year. Access their site to learn more about the rules of the court, the court justices, and their past opinions.

Michigan Hall of Justice

925 W. Ottawa Street

Lansing, MI 48915

517-373-0120

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Law Enforcement Resources

Bloomfield Hills Police Department – Visit the official website for the local police department of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Access their site to learn more about their road patrol unit, detective bureau, how to file a police report, and their agenda at city council meetings.

45 E Long Lake Rd

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

(248) 644-4200

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office – Michael J. Bouchard is the appointed Sheriff for Oakland County. The Sheriff’s office operates the county jail, transports prisoners, and serves as the chief civilian law enforcement office of their jurisdiction. Access their site to request arrest or booking records, find more information about the county jail, and other valuable information.

1200 N Telegraph Rd. Bldg 38E

Pontiac, MI 48341

(248) 858-5000

Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office – Karen D. McDonald is the prosecuting attorney for Oakland County. The County Prosecutor represents the county in the trial courts including criminal cases. Access the site to learn more about Attorney McDonald, look at their social media links, submit an inquiry, and locate their contact info.

1200 N. Telegraph Rd

West Wing – Building 14E

Pontiac, MI 48341

(248) 858-0656

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Crime Rate

The figures below come from the FBI Crime Data Explorer, reported by the Bloomfield Hills Police Department for 2020 through 2024, the most recent year available.

Year	Violent Crime	Property Crime	Violent Rate /100K	Property Rate /100K
2024	5	26	114.8	596.9
2023	7	46	160.8	1,057.0
2022	4	26	90.5	588.2
2021	3	27	75.0	674.8
2020	2	18	49.9	448.7

No homicides were reported in Bloomfield Hills in any of these five years.

Bloomfield Hills Zip Codes

48301
48302
48303
48304

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer for a first-offense OWI in Bloomfield Hills?

You are not required to hire one, but a lawyer can raise defenses you may not know about and may get the charge reduced or dismissed.

What happens after an arrest in Bloomfield Hills?

Most cases start at the 48th District Court for arraignment. Felony cases then move to Oakland County Circuit Court.

Does Attorney Dallo speak languages other than English?

Attorney Dallo is fluent in Neo-Aramaic and active with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, connecting him with Metro Detroit’s Chaldean community.

Facing Charges in Bloomfield Hills? Talk to Dallo Law, P.C.

Dallo Law, P.C. can help you understand what to expect at every stage of the Oakland County court process. The firm represents clients across Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield Township, the surrounding Oakland County communities, and Macomb County. Contact Dallo Law, P.C. today to schedule your first consultation.

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This page was last updated by Jalal J. Dallo

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      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Dallo has been absolutely great and made a huge difference when handling the legal process and judges. He is helpful, educational, and most of all effective. He also helps so much with understanding the legal system, how it works, and the best ways to go about certain courts and judges.
     
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    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I never hired this lawyer, but I appreciate his transparency
     
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    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. very fast response and knowledgeable. 👍
     
   Tim stanfield 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr Dallo recently took on my boyfriend’s case, the time I met him before going into court to support my boyfriend, Mr Dallo greeted me with the up most respect, told us what to expect, and was there every step of the way. When my boyfriend was in jail, I got ahold of his assistant and told them what was going on, it was a matter of minutes before Mr Dallo contacted me regarding my boyfriend and said we will take care of this and apologize for this manner. Mr Dallo is a man of his word, Mr Dallo and his team are truly amazing, we couldn’t thank Mr Dallo enough after the case was over, he will fight til he gets the results he wants, if you need a professional, promising, dedicated attorney, Mr Dallo should be your only call to make, you won’t be disappointed, Thank you again Mr Dallo and your team for the services you were able to provide for my boyfriend
     
   Kim Persails 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. J did an amazing job helping us with our case. He immediately responded to our call for help, late on a Sunday night, and swiftly and completely took care of everything. I have total trust in him and will definitely use him again, if something else were to happen. Very professional and knowledgeable, I highly recommend him!
     
   Julie Edmonds 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Definitely recommend dallo law after a recent fender bender, Jay was very involved as soon as we called and I could even over the phone completely trust him to represent me. He was very easy to talk to and kept me updated as soon as he knew anything. Hopefully I don’t have this situation again but if I do I know who to call.
     
   Landon Soest 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome team here at dallo! I contacted them regarding a traffic incident and told them my CDL license is extremely important to me, they were able to take care of me beyond what i had expected! Awesome group of people here and couldn’t recommend them enough to anyone who is looking for a attorney!
     
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    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JJ and his team make you feel like family when he takes your case.  No matter the situation he approaches resolution in a thoughtful, composed way.  While you wish you didn’t need an attorney, if you find yourself in need you’d be a fool not to consider the Dallo team.
     
   Vito Gioia 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I truly cannot say enough good things about Jay Dallo. From the very beginning of my case all the way through the end, Jay was absolutely incredible. I came to him during an extremely stressful and overwhelming situation, and from our very first conversation, he gave me a sense of reassurance that I desperately needed.

Throughout the entire process, Jay was supportive, confident, attentive, and always on top of everything. He never made me feel like I was just another case or another client. He always answered my phone calls, took the time to answer every single question I had, and made sure I understood what was happening and what to expect. No matter how many questions or concerns I had, I never felt like I was bothering him or being rushed.

What stood out to me the most was the confidence and reassurance he gave me from beginning to end. There was never a point where he gave me even the slightest reason to doubt him or feel like my case wasn’t being handled with the utmost care. When you are dealing with something that can have such a serious impact on your life and your future, having an attorney who makes you feel that secure is priceless.

Today, my case was completely dismissed, and I genuinely could not be more grateful that Jay was the attorney standing beside me throughout this process. He did exactly what he said he was going to do, and he was there for me every step of the way.

Jay is not only an exceptional attorney, but truly a remarkable person. His professionalism, dedication, communication, compassion, and commitment to his clients are unmatched. I will forever be grateful for everything he did for me and for the peace of mind he gave me during one of the most difficult and stressful situations I have ever dealt with.

If you are looking for an attorney who will genuinely fight for you, communicate with you, reassure you, and make you feel like your case truly matters, I cannot recommend Jay Dallo enough. Choosing him to represent me was one of the best decisions I could have made. Five stars does not feel like enough. Thank you, Jay, for everything.
     
   Carmen Ball