Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Oakland County and the Greater Metro Detroit Area

When you're facing criminal charges, everything is on the line: your freedom, your reputation, and your future. Whether you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor or a serious felony, you need a skilled legal team that can take swift action and protect your rights at every stage.

At Rabaa and Nachawati PLLC, we are former prosecutors who now fight for individuals accused of crimes throughout Michigan. Because we’ve worked on both sides of the courtroom, we understand exactly how prosecutors build their cases, and more importantly how to challenge them.

Our firm handles a wide range of criminal defense matters, including:

  • Drunk and drugged driving (OWI/DUI)

  • Domestic violence

  • Assault and violent crimes

  • Retail fraud and theft offenses

  • Juvenile offenses

  • Child abuse and neglect investigations

  • Stalking and harassment

  • Expungements and record sealing

  • And all misdemeanor and felony charges across Michigan

Whether your case is in Oakland County Circuit Court, 20th District Court, or anywhere in Metro Detroit, our team is ready to defend your rights and guide you through the process - from arraignment to trial.

📞 For a free intake, call (248) 834-3430 or fill out our contact form.

Why Clients Trust Us

  • We use our behind-the-scenes knowledge of the justice system to anticipate how the prosecution will approach your case and build strong, proactive defenses.

  • From Ferndale to Farmington Hills and beyond, we regularly appear in the local district and circuit courts and tailor our defense strategy to the specific judges and prosecutors assigned to your case.

  • We take time to understand your situation and what matters most to you. You’ll never be left in the dark. We keep you informed, involved, and empowered every step of the way.

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Types of Cases We Handle

At Rabaa and Nachawati, we handle all types of misdemeanor and felony cases. Below, you will find some of the types of cases we regularly handle.

If you’re not sure what your charge falls under, just give us a call. We’ll walk you through what you’re facing and what options are available.

 FAQs

  • Don’t speak to law enforcement without a lawyer present. Politely invoke your right to remain silent and contact our office as soon as possible. The sooner we get involved, the more we can help.

  • It depends on the specifics of your case, but yes, our attorneys frequently secure charge reductions, dismissals, or placement in diversion programs, particularly for first-time offenders.

  • Yes. If you qualify under Michigan’s Clean Slate law, we can help you clear your criminal record and move forward with a fresh start.

  • We handle cases in district and circuit courts across Metro Detroit and southeast Michigan.

  • Yes. We often step into ongoing cases and can usually take over representation even if you’ve already been to court.

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Being charged with a crime doesn’t make you guilty, and it doesn’t mean you’re alone. At Rabaa and Nachawati PLLC, we bring aggressive, experienced, and compassionate advocacy to every case.