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No matter who you are, a legal challenge can arise at any time and when you least expect it. Instead of ignoring it and hoping it will resolve on its own, learn what you can about how to address it before it gets worse.
The last thing you want to do is call a lawyer, but you may have to. At Head Murphy Law, we understand this internal struggle. Don’t be intimidated – our goal is to provide our clients with a safe space, and our focus is to help you get beyond whatever challenge you are facing, so you can move forward with your life.
From your very first meeting with one of our skilled Michigan attorneys, you will notice that we see you as a person, not a legal problem to be resolved and then forgotten. Just like every lawyer in our office and every member of our staff, you are important and your goals are important to us.
One of our lawyers will ask some pointed questions that get to the root of your issue and explain in layperson’s terms the potential solutions that are available to you. There’s no pressure to hire us after you’ve learned about your options. It is your choice to partner with us and to be a part of the resolution to your issue.
From our office location in Farmington Hills, Head Murphy Law provides legal assistance to clients in Ann Arbor, Detroit, and other locations in southeastern Michigan. Contact us and tell us what you are dealing with. Some of the issues our clients face include:
Dog attacks can cause painful injuries and lasting scars. Michigan law gives victims the right to seek compensation through a dog bite claim. If you are facing charges after your dog bites someone, we can advise you about your responsibilities and rights as a dog owner.
Losing the right to drive can affect your job, family, and independence. In Michigan, restoring a driver’s license requires careful preparation and a record of sobriety.
Restoring a driver’s license in Michigan involves more than just filling out a few forms. There is a process that exists to confirm that you have made lasting changes and that you can drive safely and responsibly.
If your license was revoked for multiple OWI or DUI convictions, you must wait at least one year before applying for reinstatement. If you receive two alcohol-related convictions within a seven-year period, the revocation lasts for a minimum of one year. If you get three or more convictions within ten years, it’s a five-year minimum revocation. You must complete the waiting period before you can request a hearing.
Once eligible, you must submit a hearing request and a complete packet of evidence. This evidence must include a current substance use evaluation, letters of support, and a detailed personal statement. The evaluation must come from a licensed counselor or therapist and must confirm a period of sobriety and a low risk of relapse. The letters of support should come from family members, employers, friends, or others who can verify your abstinence and positive lifestyle changes.
During the hearing, an officer will review your driving record, treatment history, and testimony. The hearing officer will also ask about your daily habits, support systems, and coping mechanisms to gauge your commitment to lasting sobriety. A well-organized case prepared by our Michigan license restoration attorneys and supported by credible evidence can show the state that you take your driving privileges seriously and that you are ready to drive safely again.
Our attorneys will review your documentation, address any inconsistencies, and help you understand what to expect during the restoration process. We can also guide you through substance abuse evaluations and organize support letters, so your evidence presents a clear, honest picture.
During hearings, our lawyers can represent you before officers, respond to questions, and handle any challenges that arise. We know the questions hearing officers ask and how to answer them directly and confidently.
A criminal record can limit job opportunities, housing options, and education possibilities. Michigan’s expungement process offers a second chance by clearing certain convictions from public records.
Michigan’s Clean Slate program gives people a real opportunity to rebuild their lives after a conviction. Before these laws existed, the expungement process was narrow and often out of reach for many, even those who had genuinely turned their lives around. The current laws have expanded eligibility and introduced both automatic and petition-based expungement, which means it’s now possible for more people to clear old convictions from public view.
Automatic expungement applies to certain offenses after a specific waiting period. For most misdemeanors, records clear automatically after seven years as long as no new convictions occur. For eligible felonies, the waiting period is ten years. The Michigan State Police manages this automatic process, though not every offense qualifies. Serious crimes such as assault with intent to commit murder, criminal sexual conduct, and crimes punishable by life imprisonment remain ineligible.
Petition-based expungement covers cases that do not qualify for automatic removal. This process requires filing a petition with the court where the conviction occurred. Petitioners must include certified copies of their records, fingerprints, and proof of notification to the prosecutor and the Michigan State Police. The court then schedules a hearing to review the request. At that hearing, the judge considers several factors, including how long it has been since the conviction, whether you have remained law-abiding, and whether expungement would serve the public interest.
If you wish to apply for expungement, our attorneys can review your record to determine your eligibility and develop a strategic plan. We’ll collect court documents, prepare your petition, and handle all the required notifications to prosecutors and the Michigan State Police. At the hearing, we can present evidence of your rehabilitation, community involvement, and steady conduct since the conviction.
We take care to make every petition accurate and complete. Small errors or missing paperwork can cause delays or denials, but we work to prevent those setbacks. Our team can also prepare you for questions the judge may ask and provide clear, honest evidence that supports a favorable decision.
Don’t be intimidated if you need legal advice. At Head Murphy Law, our aim is to create calm amid the storms our potential clients face. Contact us online or give us a call for a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys. Let us reassure you that we’ve got your back.
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