Enter legal issue and location
Updated: 08/27/2021
Your Profile? Update Now
Warren Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
Bill Barnwell is a top-rated defense attorney in Michigan who handles all federal, state and local criminal matters. He has won many jury trials and has successfully resolved countless criminal cases throughout Metro-Detroit and the entire state of Michigan. Bill has been rated as a "Superlawyer" by his peers and holds the ranking of "AV-Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, Hundreds of clients have given Bill 5-Star reviews across the web.About William M. Barnwell
Current Employment Position(s)
- Of Counsel
Languages
- English (Primary)
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense 50%
- DUI/OWI 20%
- Sex Crimes 30%
Litigation
- 33%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 2015
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2015
Other Affiliations
- Macomb County Bar Association, 2015 - Present (Member)
- Macomb County Bar Foundation, 2015 - Present (Member)
- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, 2010 - Present (Member)
Past Positions
- Barnwell Law, PLLC, President/Owner
- Missionary Church, USA, Pastor
Education
- Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Riverview, Florida, 2015
J.D.
Honors: cum laude - Bethel College, Mischawaka, Indiana
M.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Theology
Major: Pastoral Ministry - Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana, 2003
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Social Science
Ancillary Businesses
- Lead Pastor-Royal Oak Church
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Presumed Guilty, Macomb County Bar Association, August, 2018
- Recent Criminal Procedure Changes offer Litigation Opportunities, Macomb County Bar Association, February, 2015
Office Information
Address
28225 Mound Road Warren, MI 48092
Phone
Fax
- 586-751-7203
Websites
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About William M. Barnwell
Honors
- Rising Star-Superlawyers, 2018-Present
- Top 40 under 40 - National Trial Lawyers, 2018-Present
- 10 Best in Client Satisfaction - American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2017-Present
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
Write Your Review
Fields marked with an * are required
Map Location
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level
- - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials
- - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost
- - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City
- - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.