Ron Chapman

Ron Chapman is a Detroit-based federal criminal defense attorney who represents clients nationwide in complex investigations, prosecutions, and appeals. His practice focuses on white collar crime, healthcare fraud, controlled substance matters, financial and corporate offenses, and government investigations. He often represents physicians, executives, and other professionals whose freedom, careers, and reputations are at risk. His approach emphasizes early risk assessment, careful preparation, and clear guidance throughout each stage of a federal case.

Ron earned both a J.D. and an LL.M. in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He also received a B.A. from Oakland University and graduated from Naval Justice School. His legal and health law training supports his ability to analyze complicated medical, regulatory, and financial evidence. This academic foundation also helps him explain technical issues clearly and build defenses around the facts, intent standards, and legal requirements that matter in federal court.

Ron previously served as a United States Marine Corps officer and Judge Advocate, including assignments as a prosecutor, defense counsel, operational law attorney, and senior legal adviser in Afghanistan. His work involved investigations concerning weapons trafficking, narcotics, and counterterrorism. In private practice, he has secured complete acquittals in major federal healthcare and controlled substance trials. He has also argued significant appellate issues, including serving as counsel of record in a U.S. Supreme Court matter involving the intent standard applied to physicians.

Ron Chapman has been selected to Michigan Super Lawyers from 2024 through 2026 after recognition as a Rising Star from 2015 through 2023. He was named a DBusiness Top Lawyer in 2025 and received Navy and Marine Corps Commendation and Achievement Medals. He is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous federal appellate and district courts. His combination of courtroom experience, military discipline, healthcare knowledge, and direct client communication supports a focused defense in high-stakes federal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney & CEO, Chapman, Dowling & Mallek
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Michigan
• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  LLM in Health Law
• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oakland University; Graduate of Naval Justice School
  Bachelor of Arts

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