Daniel J. DeBene

Daniel J. DeBene is a senior associate attorney at Friedman Law Firm in Royal Oak, Michigan, where he focuses on family law litigation. He joined the firm in 2023 with more than a decade of experience handling family matters. Daniel represents clients in divorce, child custody, parenting time, and support disputes. His work involves resolving disagreements about parenting responsibilities and financial arrangements, both through litigation and outside the courtroom.

Daniel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communications from Western Michigan University, graduating with honors. He then graduated cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2010. His education prepared him to assess legal disputes involving people, relationships, and the effect of court orders on families. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2010.

Daniel practiced family law at both smaller and larger firms before joining his current practice. That background gave him experience managing divorce cases and litigating custody, parenting-time, and support questions. In these matters, he examines the facts that affect family relationships and financial responsibilities, prepares legal arguments, and works with clients on approaches suited to the dispute. He places importance on communicating with clients and understanding their concerns.

Daniel J. DeBene received Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognition from 2013 through 2022. His professional background centers on family law rather than criminal defense, with a particular focus on litigation affecting parents and spouses. He combines courtroom advocacy with attention to the personal stakes involved in divorce and custody proceedings, helping clients navigate decisions with lasting consequences for their families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Friedman Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• Western Michigan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology and Communications

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