Atty. Joseph A. Simon
Throughout his career, spanning more than 30 years, Mr. Simon has tried hundreds of criminal cases throughout the state of Michigan.
Criminal Defense: General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Ann Arbor, MI
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About Joseph A. Simon at a Glance
Joseph A. Simon is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and white collar attorney based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, practicing at Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon PLLC. Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026). Serves clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joseph A. Simon
- Throughout his career, spanning more than 30 years, Mr. Simon has tried hundreds of criminal cases throughout the state of Michigan
- He has established a reputation for providing vigorous and successful defenses to individuals throughout Washtenaw, Wayne, Jackson, Lenawee and Livingston counties in a wide range of criminal defense cases, including those involving OWI and DUI charges, domestic assault, assault & battery, theft offenses, traffic offenses, homicide allegations and alleged drug crimes
- Mr. Simon's ethics and thorough approach have garnered him several accolades, including achieving Martindale-Hubbell's AV-Preeminent* peer-reviewed rating for the highest standards in ethics and legal ability
- AVVO's highest “10.0” rating
- Named as a Michigan Super Lawyer in the specialty of criminal defense since 2007
- named as a criminal defense Leading Lawyer since 2014
- and listed in the Best Lawyers in America© directory since 2000
- The Ann Arbor Observer has cited him as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the area
- A regular contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor, Mr. Simon has delivered seminars and taught classes on nine different criminal law-related subjects ranging from misdemeanor defense to handling felony assault cases
- He also authored Michigan Automated Sentencing Guidelines, a computer program for scoring the state's sentencing guidelines that is used by probation agents throughout the state
- Mr. Simon practices before all Michigan state courts and is admitted to the U.S
- District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A. Simon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ann Arbor.
DUI / DWI Defense in Ann Arbor
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor 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.
Ann Arbor Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ann Arbor-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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Why Clients in Ann Arbor Choose Joseph A. Simon
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 Joseph A. Simon's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and white collar.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and white collar, Joseph A. Simon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Ann Arbor
A Ann Arbor-based practice means Joseph A. Simon 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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