Practice Area
- CRIMINAL DEFENSE
- DUI / DWI
- DRUG CRIMES
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- BUSINESS LAW
- WEAPONS DEFENSE
- TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
- AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Education
Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Juris Doctor magna cum laude - May, 1993 Honors: Class Rank: Top 5% Honors: Lynne M. Abraham Award, Criminal Law and Prof. Responsibility (1992 - 1993) Honors: Lenard Sigal Memorial Award in Criminal Law, (1992 - 1993) Honors: Victor A. Jaczun Award in Trial Advocacy, (1992 - 1993) Honors: American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Practice and Advocacy, (1992 - 1993) Honors: Outstanding Oral Advocacy in Advanced Trial Advocacy, (1992 - 1993) Honors: Best Paper, White Collar and Organized Crime (1992 - 1993) Honors: Best Paper, Criminal Procedure II, (1992 - 1993) Honors: Distinguished Classroom Performance in Trial Advocacy I, (1991 - 1992) Honors: Distinguished Classroom Performance, Trial Advocacy II, (1991 - 1992) Honors: Best Paper in Evidence, (1991 - 1992) Honors: Best Paper in Health Care Law: Medical Malpractice 1991 - 1992 Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan B.A. - January, 1990 Honors: Class Rank: 59 / 1105 Honors: Dr. Earl Strikwerda Memorial Hist. Scholarship, Academic Achievement Award Honors: Honors Scholarship, 1987 - 1990 Major: History Minor: Political Science
Awards & Honours
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 10 Best for Client Satisfaction in Michigan National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 100 Avvo, Top Attorney, 10.0 Superb Rating
Biography
Since graduating from law school in 1993, John Freeman has only practiced criminal law. Working first as a prosecutor in New York and Detroit and then as a defense attorney, he has handled nearly every type of criminal case. These have included cases involving high-level federal crimes, state crimes, drug crimes, violent crimes, computer crimes, and white collar crimes. Mr. Freeman believes that every person accused of a crime deserves a strong defense. He will work strategically and aggressively to defend your rights and your freedom. Mr. Freeman understands the critical importance of keeping up with changes in the law. He receives daily electronic updates on new cases and topics of interest nationwide that could impact a client case. He also regularly attends and lectures at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars focusing on substantive law and trial practice. For a list of recent seminars attended, click here.