About
Alison Bowden is a respected family law attorney with more than 21 years of experience representing clients in divorce, child custody, parenting time, paternity, support, and guardianship cases. Her practice is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and practical legal strategy tailored to protect her clients’ rights and family interests at every stage of the process.
Alison earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 1998, following a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Pre-Law from Michigan State University in 1993. She began her career in family law immediately after passing the bar exam, and she remains committed to this complex and emotionally charged area of legal practice.
Beyond her family law practice, Alison is a trained property arbitrator and an active member of the Macomb County Bar Association and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. Her involvement in these leading legal organizations highlights her commitment to ongoing professional development and her role in shaping the future of family law in Michigan.
Alison Bowden is known for her tireless dedication to each client. She brings clarity to legal proceedings and ensures that her clients fully understand their rights and options. Her ability to balance skilled negotiation with courtroom advocacy allows her to pursue favorable outcomes with both diplomacy and determination.
With a reputation for being dynamic and results-driven, Alison stands beside her clients through every phase of the legal process. Her mission is to help individuals navigate their family law matters with strength, dignity, and a clear path forward, securing resolutions that support their long-term well-being.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Detroit Legal Group PLLC
- Partner, Bowden Law, PLLC
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
- Member, Macomb County Bar Association
Licensed State
- Michigan
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Michigan State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science Pre-Law
Awards & Badges



- Adoption
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
- Appeals
- Guardianship




