About
Gabi Deborah Silver is a criminal defense lawyer at Cripps & Silver Law with decades of experience representing people facing criminal charges in Michigan. She has devoted her entire legal career to criminal defense. Her practice covers misdemeanors and serious felony offenses in state and federal courts. She has extensive experience trying cases before Detroit juries and uses her knowledge of local courts, judges, and prosecutors when developing defense strategies.
Gabi earned her J.D. from Detroit College of Law. She received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan. Her legal education provided the foundation for a career devoted to protecting the rights of people accused of crimes. Her academic background supports her understanding of criminal law, constitutional protections, courtroom procedure, and the demands of trial advocacy.
Gabi represents clients facing charges involving violent crimes, sex offenses, drug offenses, weapons allegations, theft, property crimes, and federal offenses. She handles cases ranging from misdemeanor allegations to charges involving assault, homicide, robbery, fraud, conspiracy, and drug distribution. Her approach includes investigating allegations, reviewing evidence, identifying available defenses, and preparing cases for trial. She keeps clients informed while explaining the strengths, weaknesses, and potential paths available in their cases.
Gabi Deborah Silver is admitted to practice in Michigan and before the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Her professional memberships include the State Bar of Michigan Criminal Law Section, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, and Women Lawyers of Michigan. She has been selected to Super Lawyers since 2009. Her practice emphasizes direct communication, thorough preparation, and strong courtroom advocacy for people facing criminal prosecution.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Cripps & Silver Law
- Member, State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section
- Member, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member, Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar
- Member, Women Lawyers of Michigan
Licensed State
- Michigan
Education
- Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts(BA)





- Drug Crime
- Federal Crime
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crime




