Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Michigan, the stakes are high. You may be facing jail or prison time, steep fines, loss of your professional license, and a permanent criminal record that could impact your future opportunities. The more serious the charge, the more severe the potential consequences.
That’s why you need more than just legal representation — you need an experienced advocate who knows how to fight for your rights. Attorney Edward N. Ajlouny brings over 30 years of criminal defense experience to every case, including some of the toughest state and federal matters.
From initial arrest through trial, Edward provides strategic, aggressive defense and personal attention to every client he represents.

Building a Criminal Defense

If you’ve been charged with a state or federal crime, the burden of proof is on the prosecution. Whether it’s a drug crime, domestic violence, or some other violent crime, when Edward N. Ajlouny accepts a case, he starts with a thorough interview with you, the defendant. Once he understands the circumstances around your arrest from your perspective, he begins a review of the discovery evidence against you, including witness statements, police reports, and the probable cause affidavit. He will depose the witnesses to expose flaws in the prosecutorial case. Once he knows everything that you’re up against, he will begin to develop a legal strategy based on his experience and what he knows will work. Some legal defenses that have been proven to work in criminal cases include:

Challenging the legality of a stop
Challenging a search of a car, premises, or person
Contesting coerced statements
Filing motions to suppress illegal evidence
Contesting the veracity of witness statements
Disputing the probable cause for arrest

In the end, a defense attorney has to raise reasonable doubt to win a case, and Mr. Ajlouny is adept at creating that doubt. If after a critical review of the evidence against you, attorney Ajlouny believes that negotiating a plea is in your best interest, he will work hard to get you the best reduction of charges possible.

Criminal charges at both the state and federal level are extremely serious and can affect every aspect of your life. A state conviction in Michigan could mean jail time, fines, loss of your driver’s license, or restrictions on employment. Federal crimes, on the other hand, often involve aggressive investigations by agencies such as the FBI, DEA, IRS, or Secret Service, with prosecutors pushing for the harshest penalties available.

Without strong representation, you could face years in prison, overwhelming fines, and lasting damage to your future. That’s why it’s critical to have an experienced defense lawyer on your side.

With over 30 years of criminal defense experience, attorney Edward N. Ajlouny has successfully defended clients in both Michigan state courts and federal courtrooms. He carefully investigates every detail of the case — from the government’s evidence to witness credibility — and develops defense strategies designed to reduce charges, negotiate favorable outcomes, or fight for full dismissal.

If you’re facing federal charges in Michigan, do not wait — contact our Michigan office today to speak with an experienced federal crimes lawyer.

Facing federal charges in Michigan? Federal crimes are among the most serious offenses in the U.S. legal system and typically carry far tougher penalties than state-level charges. Many federal crimes carry mandatory minimum sentences of at least five years in prison, with much longer terms possible depending on the offense. Crimes that occur on federal property or Indian reservations also fall under federal jurisdiction.

Under Title 18 of the United States Code, thousands of actions are prosecutable as federal crimes, ranging from mail tampering to espionage. Common examples include:

Drug trafficking and cross-border transportation
Financial crimes such as tax evasion or embezzlement
Counterfeiting currency
Bank fraud and robberies

If you are being investigated or have been charged, you need an experienced attorney who knows how to challenge the government’s case. Contact our Michigan office today to speak with a skilled federal crimes lawyer.

Violations of Michigan law are tried in the state courts. If you’re arrested in San Jose, your case will be adjudicated through the Santa Clara County court system. Most people know that federal crimes are serious, but violations of state law can also carry heavy sentences and fines. State crimes can range from misdemeanor offenses, like petit theft, all the way up to life felonies like homicide. Edward N. Ajlouny defends clients against the following charges:

Drug Crimes
Gang Crimes
Felonies
Juvenile Crimes
Misdemeanors
Sex Crimes

Theft
Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Kidnapping
Stalking
Child Abuse
Robbery
Burglary

This is not an all-inclusive list. If you don’t see your charge listed, contact our law office to inquire.

Federal crimes are among the most serious offenses in the United States. Many carry mandatory minimum prison sentences of five years or more, with the possibility of decades depending on the crime and circumstances. Crimes committed on federal property or Indian reservations also fall automatically under federal jurisdiction.

Title 18 of the U.S. Code

Under Title 18 of the United States Code, thousands of offenses may be charged at the federal level. Common examples include:

Drug trafficking and cross-border transportation
Financial crimes such as tax evasion or embezzlement
Counterfeiting
Bank fraud and robberies

These cases are usually investigated by powerful federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, IRS, and Secret Service. Federal prosecutors work relentlessly to secure convictions and the harshest possible sentences.

That is why you need an experienced advocate in your corner. With over 30 years of criminal defense experience, Edward N. Ajlouny defends clients in federal court with the knowledge, skill, and determination required to challenge government evidence and protect your future.

Aggressive Result-Oriented Criminal Law Representation

There is someone on your side who can help guide you through the tangled web of the criminal justice system. Attorney Edward N. Ajlouny not only knows the law — he knows how the system works from the inside.

During his time at the District Attorney’s Office, Edward worked on the Legal Research Team and later on the Three Strikes Team, gaining firsthand knowledge of charging policies and prosecutorial strategies. This experience gives him a unique advantage when defending clients — he understands how cases are built and where they can be challenged.

When you hire Attorney Ajlouny, you can be confident that you have an aggressive and devoted advocate fighting to protect your rights and freedom. With over 30 years of criminal defense experience, he brings both dedication and affordability to his Michigan practice.

Michigan Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Lawyer

When you work with Edward N. Ajlouny, you will be working with an experienced and aggressive criminal lawyer who is well-versed in the criminal defense system. He will fight to defend your case and push to get you reduced sentencing or even to get the charges against you dropped. Federal crimes are very serious and if you are being investigated, you need to contact our firm and speak with a federal crimes lawyer as soon as possible.

Edward N. Ajlouny, Former United States Marine

I proudly served in the Marine Corps (Res.) over 30 years ago. What the Marines taught me was that dedication to excellence, properly focused aggression, and hard work will win the day against opponents in any arena.

Now, I offer a full-service trial litigation practice in criminal law. Succinct, focused, and aggressive advocacy in courts has won the day for my clients time and again, such that they want me in their corner anytime there is a legal problem that needs fixing.