Jeffrey Lance Abood

Jeffrey Lance Abood is an attorney with Abood Law Firm in Birmingham, Michigan. His practice includes family law, divorce, child custody and support, and criminal defense involving drug, alcohol, and white collar allegations. He represents individuals facing difficult personal disputes and criminal proceedings, bringing litigation experience to matters in which family relationships, professional interests, or personal freedom may be affected by a court’s decision.

Jeffrey graduated summa cum laude from Wayne State University and earned a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2008. His academic training prepared him for legal research, courtroom advocacy, and resolution of contested matters. He follows a family tradition of litigation practice and has developed experience representing clients in a range of civil and criminal proceedings. His studies and professional background support his work on complex disputes.

His experience includes representation in divorce and custody disputes, criminal matters, and cases involving prominent professionals and public figures. He has worked on legal issues before the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and Michigan Lottery Bureau and has provided general counsel services to nonprofit organizations in the Detroit area. His litigation work also includes high-profile employment and custody matters requiring careful handling of sensitive facts and public attention.

Jeffrey Lance Abood has written about divorce and participated in legal commentary on family law issues. He has also served on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board at Wayne State University and been active in community organizations, including the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. His practice combines courtroom representation with counseling for clients who need to make informed choices about family, business, and criminal legal problems.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Abood Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Former Member, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Wayne State University
• General Counsel, Metro-Detroit Nonprofit Organizations

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wayne State University
  Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

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