Attorney in Southeast Michigan for Criminal Defense, Injury, and Business Law
Legal trouble rarely shows up at a convenient time. A traffic stop turns into an DUI/OWI charge. A crash leaves you with medical bills and a car in the shop. A business deal starts coming apart at the seams. The Law Office of Gary R. Lazar has practiced in Warren since January 1994, handling criminal, injury, bankruptcy, and business matters for people throughout Macomb County and beyond.
You Work With Gary
From the First Call
At many firms, your first conversation happens with a paralegal or an intake assistant. Here, you speak directly with Gary on the initial call, and he works with you personally for the rest of the case. The person who hears your story is the same person who builds your defense or your claim.
That matters when details decide outcomes. In a criminal case, the attorney reviewing your arrest is the one who will stand beside you in court. In an injury case, the attorney reading the police report and talking to witnesses is the one pursuing your settlement. Nothing gets lost in a handoff, because there is no handoff.
Gary earned his J.D. from MSU/Detroit College of Law in 1993 and also studied at Cambridge University Law School in England.
Criminal Defense
A conviction can follow you long after the case closes. It may affect whether you get a job, a loan, or even an apartment. The firm defends people facing charges of every weight, from a traffic citation to the most serious violent offenses, and each case starts with a close look at how the evidence was gathered.
DUI/OWI, Drug, and Traffic Charges
Pleading guilty after a drunk driving arrest is not your only option. Gary reviews every detail of the stop and arrest, including cases that involved an accident, through his DUI/OWI defense in Warren. Possession and trafficking charges carry the risk of heavy fines and prison time, and his drug crime defense includes challenging evidence obtained illegally. Even a speeding ticket is a legal accusation. Multiple violations can cost you your license, so representation for traffic violations is worth arranging early.
Violent and White-Collar Crimes
Assault, battery, manslaughter, kidnapping, and arson charges can bring a long sentence, the loss of certain rights, and a permanent record. The firm provides violent crime defense from the first consultation through trial if necessary. Accusations like embezzlement threaten your career and your reputation at once. White-collar crime defense may mean challenging insufficient evidence during the investigation or negotiating reduced charges. For sex crimes, juvenile cases, and other charges, start with the criminal defense practice overview.
Legal Representation Throughout Southeast Michigan
The Law Office of Gary R. Lazar represents individuals and businesses throughout Southeast Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw Counties. Based in Warren, Michigan, Gary has served clients since 1994 in criminal defense, personal injury, bankruptcy, and business law matters. His practice extends throughout the Tri-County and Washtenaw areas, with a service reach of approximately 100 miles from Sterling Heights.
Whether you're facing an DUI/OWI or criminal charge in Oakland County, recovering from an accident in Wayne County, dealing with overwhelming debt in Macomb County, or navigating a business dispute in Washtenaw County, you can work directly with Gary from your initial consultation through the handling of your case.
The firm serves clients in communities such as Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Southfield, Troy, Pontiac, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Ann Arbor, and Ypsilanti, along with surrounding cities and communities throughout the region. Wherever you are in Southeast Michigan, you can turn to the Law Office of Gary R. Lazar for experienced, personalized legal representation.
Injury and Accident Claims
If someone else caused your injury, the cost should not come out of your savings. The firm represents people hurt by negligent and distracted drivers and by careless property owners, seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, lost future earnings, and property damage.
Building that claim means reviewing police reports and interviewing witnesses to establish what actually happened. When a car collides with a large truck, the people in the car usually take the worst of it, and those cases may resolve through a settlement with the trucking company or through litigation. Read more about auto accident representation, truck and semi-truck accident claims, and personal injury cases, where Gary files the necessary documents and represents you in court proceedings.
Bankruptcy and Business Law
Debt compounds until getting ahead feels out of reach. Gary has worked on bankruptcy cases for the past 20 years and knows the local courts and personnel well. He explains how Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 differ, what each one requires, and how the process works with creditors' lawyers, so you can make the decision with clear information. Start with bankruptcy filing guidance.
Business owners turn to the firm for different reasons: strategic planning, support during negotiations, contract disputes, and representation during mergers and acquisitions. The practice also covers entertainment law. Gary's aim is a long-term working relationship that keeps your company on solid footing. See the full range of business law services.
Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and All of Southeast Michigan
The office sits in Warren, and clients come from nearby cities including Sterling Heights, Madison Heights, and Roseville. The practice is proudly servicing all of the Metro Detroit, MI area.
You can learn more about Gary R. Lazar and his background, or share your own experience on the client reviews page. If you are facing a charge, an injury, a debt problem, or a business dispute, the first step is a conversation, and that conversation is with Gary himself.
