About
David J. Kramer is an experienced Michigan attorney and founder of The David J. Kramer Law Firm, PLLC. With 33 years in legal practice, he focuses on criminal defense, family law, and federal law matters. Known for his aggressive and results-driven approach, Mr. Kramer has built a strong reputation for winning difficult and high-profile cases across Michigan and the United States.
Mr. Kramer earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1988 and his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 1991.
Mr. Kramer hasn’t lost a jury trial since 1992. As a veteran criminal defense lawyer, he has successfully defended clients against serious charges including second-degree murder, assault with intent to cause great bodily harm, criminal sexual conduct, DUI/OWI causing death, and large-scale drug offenses. He has obtained dismissals of numerous felony and misdemeanor charges before trial and has handled criminal defense cases in 15 states and Puerto Rico.
In family law, Mr. Kramer has resolved hundreds of divorce cases, both through negotiation and litigation. He has tried over 50 divorce trials with a high rate of success and has handled family law matters in 14 states. His work has even been featured on national television for winning a complex interstate custody case. He also brings extensive federal law experience, having defended clients against charges involving tax fraud, securities fraud, and other federal offenses.
David J. Kramer is admitted to practice in Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals, including the 9th Circuit. His dedication to legal excellence and courtroom performance makes him a trusted choice for clients seeking strong, strategic representation in criminal and family law matters.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founder, The David J. Kramer Law Firm, PLLC
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1993)
- Member, U.S. Court of Appeals in 1997
- Member, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit (1999)
Licensed State
- Michigan
Education
- Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Speeding & Traffic Tickets
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Child Custody
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence




