Atty. Gary E. Gardner
For over 37 years I have been an active litigation attorney. On average I get to court once a day every day the Wayne County Circuit Court or local District Courts in Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties.
Collections & More Attorney · Serving Dearborn, MI · 51+ Years Experience
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About Gary E. Gardner at a Glance
Gary E. Gardner is a Member based in Dearborn, Michigan, practicing at Gary Edward Gardner PC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, probate, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1975), Michigan (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Detroit, Mercy (J.D., 1981) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Dearborn, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary E. Gardner
- For over 37 years I have been an active litigation attorney
- On average I get to court once a day every day the Wayne County Circuit Court or local District Courts in Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties
- I am the founder and original president of The Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, and was appointed as a special master to hear personal protection order cases in Wayne County
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Gary E. Gardner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary E. Gardner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dearborn.
DUI / DWI Defense in Dearborn
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Divorce in Dearborn
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Child Custody & Visitation in Dearborn
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Probate in Dearborn
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Criminal Defense in Dearborn
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dearborn
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 Dearborn 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.
Dearborn Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dearborn-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 Dearborn Choose Gary E. Gardner
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 Gary E. Gardner's practice in the field of dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, probate, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary E. Gardner brings 51+ 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 U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Michigan, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Gary E. Gardner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, divorce, and child custody, Gary E. Gardner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dearborn
A Dearborn-based practice means Gary E. Gardner 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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