Atty. Daniel James Phillips
Daniel James Phillips is a lawyer practicing litigation, consumer law, criminal and 1 other area of law. Daniel has been licensed for 21 years.
Consumer Law & More Attorney · Serving Detroit, MI · 21+ Years Experience
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About Daniel James Phillips at a Glance
Daniel James Phillips is a criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2005) and Michigan (2010). Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel James Phillips
- Daniel James Phillips is a lawyer practicing litigation, consumer law, criminal and 1 other area of law
- Daniel has been licensed for 21 years
- Daniel practices in Detroit, MI
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Daniel James Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel James Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Detroit.
Criminal Defense in Detroit
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Daniel James Phillips is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →
Juvenile Law in Detroit
Daniel James Phillips is one of 30,433 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Michigan →
Civil Litigation in Detroit
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel James Phillips is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Consumer Protection in Detroit
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Daniel James Phillips is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Detroit
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Detroit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Detroit-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Detroit Choose Daniel James Phillips
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel James Phillips's practice in the field of criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel James Phillips brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio and Michigan, Daniel James Phillips can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, juvenile, and litigation, Daniel James Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Detroit
A Detroit-based practice means Daniel James Phillips attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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