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Michael A. Rataj

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My name is Michael A. Rataj, and I founded my Detroit law office in order to protect the futures of those charged with criminal offences in the Detroit metropolitan area, Wayne County and surrounding eastern Michigan. Because of my unique approach to criminal law, the residents of the Detroit area have turned to me for over 30 years as they face a range of criminal charges.

I began practicing law in 1989 after earning my law degree from what was then Detroit College of Law and my admission to the State Bar of Michigan.  Since I began my legal career, I have earned a reputation for providing outstanding service to my clients.  I was recently admitted as a Fellow to the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. I hold a “Superb” rating through Avvo, I have been voted by my peers as a Super Lawyer, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel has designated me as a Top One Percent Lawyer.  I have also been involved in numerous high-profile cases both in State and Federal Court.  Having served in the United States Marine Corps, I bring a disciplined mindset, work ethic and attitude to the defense of those accused of crimes.

If you want an attorney who will treat you with respect and will provide aggressive representation, you can turn to the law firm of Michael A. Rataj, PC.  I pride myself on treating all of my clients as if they were members of my family. This approach is unusual in criminal law, but it ensures that my clients receive the highest-quality representation that I can deliver.  If you would like to learn more about the benefits of choosing my law firm, you can take advantage of my offer for a free initial consultation. 

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • Bank Fraud
  • Breaking and Entering/Home Invasion
  • Child Sexual Abuse
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Law - Federal
  • Criminal Sexual Conduct
  • Drug Crimes
  • DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving
  • Embezzlement
  • Expungements
  • Extortion
  • Felony Firearm
  • Forgery
  • Grand Jury Practice
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Health Care Fraud
  • Identity Theft
  • Internet Crimes
  • Larceny
  • Law Enforcement Disciplinary Proceedings
  • Mail Fraud
  • Manslaughter
  • Money Laundering
  • Mortgage Fraud
  • Murder
  • Negligent Homicide
  • Obstruction of Justice
  • Parole and Probation
  • Resisting Arrest
  • RICO
  • Robberies
  • Securities Law
  • Sedition
  • Sex Crimes
  • Stalking
  • Terrorist Offenses
  • Theft of Trade Secrets
  • Uttering & Publishing
  • Weapons Charges
  • Welfare Fraud
  • White Collar Crimes

Education

  • Detroit College of Law, Detroit, Michigan
    • J.D. - 1989
    • Honors: magna cum laude
  • Wayne State University
    • B.S.B.A. - 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, 1989
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1989
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1989
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1989

Past Positions

  • U.S. Marine Corps, 1980 to 1983

Honors

  • Admitted as a Fellow to the American Board of Criminal Lawyers
  • Selected to Michigan Super Lawyers
  • Nation's Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • Top Ten Lawyer Ranking, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • "Superb" peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell
  • Super Lawyers, 2013-2020

Professional Associations

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
  • Federal Bar Association
  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • Detroit Bar Association

Current Employment Positions

  • Sole Practitioner
  • Local Counsel, Specializing in Health Care Fraud, Oberheiden P.C., 5728 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #250, Dallas, TX 75240, https://federal-lawyer.com/