Eastpointe MI Lawyers

The city of Eastpointe is considered to be part of the greater metropolitan area of Detroit. Located near the eastern side of the state, Eastpointe was first settled by Irish and German immigrants in the 1830s. The city was first incorporated under the name Halfway in 1924, but that was eventually changed to East Detroit, and finally the name Eastpointe was chosen by a vote in 1992.

 

If you need legal services in Eastpointe, there are many reputable Eastpointe lawyers in the area. These attorneys regularly represent their clients in a number of areas of law including tax, bankruptcy, divorce, child custody, personal injury, automobile accidents, DUI, assault, criminal defense and more.

 

Recently, the Eastpointe police arrested a man that they thought was a suspect in a case involving assault and attempted murder. The crime in question occurred in Eastpointe when a man broke into his ex-wife's home, tried to stuff a plastic bag in her mouth and then tried to smother her with a pillow. However, the man the police arrested was the suspect's twin brother who was close in appearances and not suspected of any criminal behavior.

 

Eastpointe is served by the Macomb County Circuit Court. This court has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving $25,000 or more and also all felony cases and domestic relations cases. Also, a Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan is nearby in Detroit. Having an experienced local attorney on your side in a lawsuit is a very large advantage if you have to report to either the state or federal court.

 

If you need help finding a great Eastpointe attorney, you should check out LegalMatch.com. By using our free, online matching service, you will save yourself valuable time and money. We only work with lawyers who have a clean record with the state bar association, so you can be assured that you will receive excellent legal representation.

 

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