Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney with 35+ Years Fighting for Your Freedom

Facing criminal charges in Washtenaw County? Joseph A. Simon's deep local court relationships and proven track record have protected Ann Arbor residents for nearly four decades.
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Excellent attorney!

Kimberley Vnuk-Kronick
05/15/2025
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I am deeply grateful for the outstanding legal assistance provided by my attorney. My case involved complex, sensitive, and highly varied evidence, yet he handled every detail with exceptional care and professionalism. H...
Jiaming Tang
12/15/2025
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Joe and his staff are true professionals. I never would have dreamed of getting such a great attorney from google. When I spoke with others about the attorney I retained, they said their lawyers said I had the best. J...
Eric Engelmeier
06/15/2022
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Joe and his team did an amazing job for my daughter. They were amazing communicators, kept us apprised every step of the way and explained every step as well. He was able to negotiate an amazing outcome. He took time to ...
Casey Elmore
11/15/2023
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I highly recommend Joe and Michael. They are extremely knowledgable and hard-working.

Lisa Emanuele
02/15/2019
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Joe and his team are truly the best. If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing a top notch attorney than look no further than Joe. Joes office communicates clearly and often. They will let you know...
Brian Zawacki
01/15/2021
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I was a criminal and now I’m NOT! All thanks to Joe Simon. Joe was referred to me by a family friend (who is also an attorney) that said “I’m gonna give you Joe’s number, he’s the best in the field, and he’ll get the job...
Catherine Nicoli
03/15/2020
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Joe Simon has treated me with respect and did a great job understanding my case. He was excellent in the courtroom and with follow up after court proceedings. I highly recommend Joe Simon for representation of your ca...
Dave Aitken
05/15/2025

Comprehensive Criminal Defense for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County

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.

Our Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Practice

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.

Specialized Defense Services for Ann Arbor

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.

Why Ann Arbor Chooses Joseph A. Simon

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.

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If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges or a police investigation, you can have no better ally than the Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon.

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With over 500 five-star reviews our office works to earn each one by fighting for the best possible outcomes for our clients. Call and speak with our office today about your criminal matter.