William M. Barnwell
Experienced Metro-Detroit trial attorney with state-wide results.
Bill is one of the only lawyers in the state of Michigan who is also a 15 year experienced leader in the non-profit community, with extensive counseling and public relations experience. His years of experience outside the courtroom and results inside of the courtroom give him respect and a skill set that many other defense attorneys do not possess. Furthermore, it makes him more relatable to clients, better at negotiating with prosecutors and city attorneys, and skilled in making an argument to a judge or jury. Bill is also a former academic, which translates to excellent written skills when drafting motions, arguments, and appeals.
As a highly experienced public speaker, Bill has spoken in front of groups of thousands, hundreds, and small groups. Bill's background in social science, counseling and public relations give him skills to ensure fair juros are selected for your trial. His persuasion skills in front of a judge or jury are top-notch and come with proven results. Bill has won numerous misdemeanor and felony trials, and has successfully had many cases dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Bill handles cases large and small. Serious felonies to low-level misdemeanors, in courts all throughout the State of Michigan. Bill has practiced in nearly every part of the state, including in the Eastern Federal District handling federal criminal law cases. Bill also handles estate planning for singles and couples and takes select family law cases. Bill offers professional, dedicated, zealous, and diligent service at a competitive price.
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. (2015) | Litigation
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- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Bethel University & Seminary
- B.S.
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- Owner/Lead Attorney
- Barnwell Law, PLLC
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- "Recent Criminal Procedure Changes Offer Litigation Opportunities"
- Macomb County Bar Association
- "Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?", Mock Trial, Macomb County, MI
- Macomb County Bar Association
- Ordination
- Missionary Church, Inc.
- Top 40 Under 40
- National Trial Lawyers
- 10 Best
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Florida State Bar
- Member
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- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Member
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- Macomb County Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Director, YLS
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- Michigan State Bar
- Member
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- Florida
- The Florida Bar
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- Michigan
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- Eastern Federal District
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- Federal Circuit
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- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat Fees are competitively priced based on the type of case.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Social Security Disability
- Workers' Compensation
- English: Spoken, Written