Atty. Michael A Rataj

Atty. Michael A Rataj

Michael A Rataj is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, terrorist offenses, criminal law and 88 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Detroit Detroit 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Michael A Rataj at a glance

Michael A Rataj is a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Michael A. Rataj PC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, business, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1989) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Sup (1989). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Wayne State University (B.S.B.A. Corporate, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Michigan National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael A Rataj is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, terrorist offenses, criminal law and 88 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michael practices at Michael A. Rataj PC in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A Rataj's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A Rataj handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Federal Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A Rataj

Where is Michael A Rataj's law office located?
Michael A Rataj's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Michael A. Rataj PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A Rataj handle?
Michael A Rataj focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, business, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael A Rataj practiced law?
Michael A Rataj has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael A Rataj go to law school?
Michael A Rataj earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S.B.A. Corporate, 1985).
How can I contact Michael A Rataj for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael A Rataj received?
Michael A Rataj's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense Criminal Law Terrorist Offenses Alcoholic Beverages Assault And Battery Burglary Capital Offenses Child Abuse and Neglect Child Sexual Abuse Civil Forfeiture Civil Rights Computer Crime Computer Fraud Concealed Pistol License Concealed Weapon Permit Corporate Investigations Criminal Antitrust Criminal Appeals Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Criminal Prosecution Death Penalty Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated DUI/DWI Electronic Surveillance Embezzlement Expungements Extortion Extradition Federal Criminal Law Felonies Finance Financial Fraud Forensic Accounting Forensic DNA Forgery Fraud Grand Jury Practice Gun Rights Habeas Corpus Hit And Run Homicide Identity Theft International Criminal Law International Extradition Internet Crimes Juvenile Criminal Law Juvenile Delinquency Law Enforcement Disciplinary Litigation Mail Fraud Malicious Prosecution Manslaughter Military Courts Martial Military Criminal Law Military Justice Military Law Misdemeanors Money Laundering Murder Parole and Probation Personal Rights Regulatory Agency Practice Regulatory Investigations Regulatory Law RICO Search And Seizure Second Amendment Securities Fraud Self Regulatory Agency Investigations Self-Defense Law Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Stalking Theft Theft Of Trade Secrets Trade Secret Misappropriation Trade Secrets Traffic Violations Trial Practice Vehicular Homicide Weapons Charges White Collar Crime White Collar Criminal Defense White Collar Fraud, Wire Fraud Wiretapping

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1989
B.S.B.A. Corporate
Wayne State University
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Sup
Admitted: 1989

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