John Freeman

John Freeman is a criminal defense attorney in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with more than 30 years of experience in criminal law. He represents individuals and companies facing investigations and charges in state and federal matters. His practice covers federal crimes, white-collar and financial offenses, drug charges, violent crimes, firearms cases, sexual assault allegations, and criminal record expungement. His representation draws on experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.

John earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Calvin College in 1990 and a Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law in 1993. He graduated magna cum laude and ranked within the top five percent of his law school class. His academic honors included the Lynne M. Abraham Award in Criminal Law and Professional Responsibility, the Victor A. Jaczun Award in Trial Advocacy, and awards for work in criminal procedure and evidence. This background preceded a career in prosecution, investigation, courtroom litigation, and criminal defense.

John served seven years as a prosecutor in the New York County District Attorney’s Office and seven years as a federal prosecutor in Detroit. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, he tried federal cases, appeared before grand juries, and argued in the Sixth Circuit. He also served as Immigration and Border Coordinator for the district’s Anti-Terrorism Task Force after September 11, 2001. His defense results include the dismissal of attempted murder charges after a witness investigation and a federal drug case resolved with probation.

John Freeman has received recognition from Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and DBusiness magazine for criminal law. He has served as vice chair of the Oakland County Bar Association Criminal Law Committee and presented legal education programs on firearms law and criminal defense. He is admitted in Michigan and New York and several federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. His background as a former state and federal prosecutor informs his approach to investigations, negotiations, trial strategy, and protecting defendants’ rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of John Freeman
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Vice Chair, Oakland County Bar Association Criminal Law Committee
• Fellow, Oakland County Bar Foundation
• Member, Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association
• Member, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Former Member, Legal Advisory Board, United States Concealed Carry Association
• Participating Attorney, Fraternal Order of Police Legal Defense Plan
• Former Member, Criminal Law Advisory Board, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan
• New York

Education

• Temple University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Calvin College
  Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science

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