Kevin Bessant

Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates


Contact: Kevin Bessant

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(313) 658-8159

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Address:

1274 Library St. Suite 304, Detroit, MI 48226
Clients Represented
  • Primarily Represent Business & Individual Clients
Practice Areas
  • DUI / DWI Traffic
  • Criminal Defense
  • Juvenile Law
  • Divorce, Marriage, Alimony
  • Child Custody, Support, Adoption
  • Real Estate
Attorney Information
Number of Attorneys in Firm2
Is it a Law Firm?Yes
Languages SpokenEnglish
What are the most significant legal matters that you have workedI specialize in the following areas of Criminal Defense: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DRUNK DRIVING, CRIMINAL ASSAULT, FEDERAL CRIMES, DRUG CRIMES, MISDEMEANORS, FELONIES, PROBATION VIOLATIONS, PAROLE VIOLATIONS, EXPUNGEMENTS, TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, SEX OFFENSES, CHILD SUPPORT VIOLATIONS. With an array of criminal trials, I have worked on cases involving serious violent felonies down to traffic violations.
 
Federal Court Admissions
  • United States District Court for Eastern District of Michigan
Voluntary Bar Association Memberships
AssociationState Bar of Michigan
Current MemberYes
Year From2007
Year To2012
 
AssociationAmerican Bar Association
Current MemberYes
Year From2007
Year To2012
 
AssociationWayne County Criminal Bar Association
Current MemberYes
Year From2008
Year To2012
 
Other Professional Licenses, Publications and Academic Appointments etc.
  • State Bar of Michigan
Education
SchoolUniversity of Nebraska College of Law
Graduation Year2006
MajorLaw
DegreeJuris Doctorate
 
SchoolWayne State University, Detroit, MI
Graduation Year2003
MajorCriminal Justice
DegreeBachelor of Science
 
Fees
Payment Types PaymentPlansPayment Plans
Payment Types CreditCardsCredit Cards
Payment Types CheckCheck
Payment Types CashCash
HourlyYes
Retainer RequiredYes
Contingency Fee Ceiling30
Flat/Fixed FeeYes
Contingency Fee Floor0
 
Consultation Fee Waived
  • Phone
How do you communicate with clients?
  • Mail
  • Newsletter
  • Phone
  • Email
Information about the firm
What do you like best about practicing law?
The best part about practicing law to me is Winning! I take pride in taking the time to comb through the prosecution or opposing side's evidence to determine the flaws and errors in their case. In Criminal Law, you are dealing with a real human beings life and freedom, and I believe I owe it to every client to be diligent and aggressive when it comes to their defense. Thus, when a client is indeed not guilty of the alleged charges, I make it my business to convince the court of the same to protect my client's freedom and peace of mind.
Why would someone hire you over another attorney in your area?
While many people may have their own perceptions of what a Criminal Defense Attorney is or does, I enjoy working for the "underdog" who has all of the legal odds stacked against him or her in their criminal case. A criminal case is like a puzzle already put together by the Government and Prosecution. My goal is to break the puzzle apart, piece by piece, to show how those pieces never fit into the puzzle in the first place and to ultimately prove my clients innocence. I thoroughly enjoy what I do and I am especially pleased when my client is found NOT GUILTY and is able to walk out of the courtroom to go home back to their families instead of jail. Although most people will never need the services of a Criminal Defense Attorney, often times bad things happen to good people, and when they do, I work hard to restore that persons good name and reputation. This profession may not be for everyone, but I would not trade it for the world! Most attorney's will say and promise you that they will win your case when you are sitting across from them in their office, but when you are sitting across from 12 Jurors who hold the keys to your fate and freedom, you NEED an attorney who is able to prove your innocence and convince that jury to return with a two-word verdict "NOT GUILTY". I do not say or make false promises, I only do the best that I can for each client and make every effort to deliver in the court room!
Why did you decide to become an attorney?
Ever since I majored in Criminal Justice in college, I have been exposed to the many biases and inadequacies found in the criminal justice system. In Law School, I made it my purpose to attempt to help correct this broken system by being a voice for those without a voice inside the court room. Often times, people think that just because someone has been arrested or charged with a crime that they are in fact guilty. Experience and my knowledge of the justice system has taught me that all persons deserve a fair shake from the Police, Government and Prosecution, and deserve to have their innocence proclaimed in court like everyone else. Thus, I decided to become a Criminal Defense Attorney to help others in their most crucial time of need.
 
 

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