Joe makes difficult situations easy. He expertly guides his clients to beneficial results. Professional, approachable, and most importantly – a lawyer that delivers. Additionally, Mr. Simon’s staff is friendly, hel...
Costa Ioannou
01/15/2026
Watching Joe work is fascinating. A true professional and legal savant. Thank you Joe.
Mr. Simon is an excellent and well respected attorney. Highly recommend him for all of your criminal defense needs!
Excellent attorney!
The Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon, PLLC serves the Ann Arbor community and surrounding Washtenaw County areas with exceptional criminal defense representation across the full spectrum of serious criminal charges. Whether you’re facing assault charges in downtown Ann Arbor, drug crime allegations near the University of Michigan campus, or domestic violence accusations in the townships surrounding the city, our firm brings over 35 years of dedicated experience and strategic excellence to your defense.
Ann Arbor residents and those charged in Washtenaw County courts trust the Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon, PLLC because we understand the unique pressures facing individuals in this community—from college students facing criminal charges that could derail their futures, to professionals whose careers and reputations are at stake. Joseph A. Simon has spent nearly four decades building relationships with local judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement, knowledge that translates directly into more effective advocacy for our clients throughout the Ann Arbor area.
Our comprehensive service areas include aggressive defense against assault charges ranging from simple assault and battery to felonious assault, aggravated assault, and assault with intent to murder. We defend clients facing self-defense claims, college crimes, and the full range of felony and misdemeanor charges in Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities.
Our firm provides specialized representation across multiple criminal practice areas critical to Ann Arbor residents:
Violent Crime Defense: Assault and battery, aggravated assault, homicide defense, assault with dangerous weapons, assault by strangulation, and assault with intent to maim or murder.
College Crimes & Sexual Conduct: Criminal sexual conduct defense and college crimes charges—particularly important for the University of Michigan community we serve.
Driving Offenses: DUI/OWI and drunk driving defense throughout Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County courts.
Drug & Property Crimes: Drug crimes defense, computer crimes, theft offenses, home invasion, and malicious destruction of property.
Protective Services: Defense of others, domestic violence defense, and police investigation representation.
Post-Conviction Relief: Criminal expungements to help Ann Arbor residents restore their futures after conviction.
Our reputation speaks for itself: consistently listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2001, Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent peer rating, Michigan Super Lawyer designation since 2007, and a perfect 5.0-star Google rating from over 183 satisfied clients. Joseph A. Simon has been honored as Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year multiple times and maintains a 10.0 AVVO rating.
When you’re facing criminal charges in Ann Arbor or Washtenaw County, you need an attorney who combines courtroom mastery with genuine compassion for your situation. The Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon, PLLC provides exactly that—aggressive, intelligent defense from a lawyer who has successfully defended thousands of cases and tried hundreds of criminal matters across Michigan.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation. Your future is too important to leave to chance.
