David Adam Rudoi, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Royal Oak, MI with 13 reviews
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David Adam Rudoi

104 w. fourth st, Royal Oak, MI

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2011:
Michigan State University College of Law, JD - Juris Doctor

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Makeda k

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14 Oct, 2024
David Rudoi is a solid, experienced professional who is highly skilled. He respects his clients and takes your case serious. He’s of good character and won’t BS you. He’s got the confidence, he is going into the situation to win, and get you the absolute best results. He communicates well, and has a great staff in his office! His dedication and skills are undeniable. I agree with another reviewer, that he will take the headache off your case as you’ll have an excellent, superb attorney to handle things. You’re looking at the best of attorneys here!
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Jay

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14 Dec, 2022
I had Got caught in a horrible situation and I hired this lawyer. He got a charge dropped that could have held me back for years! He is magnificent and you can tell he enjoys his job. He is Resourceful and knowledgeable in most fields. Thank you!
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Erik

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09 Mar, 2020
I have known David for some time now and he has helped me with a few of my legal matters! The first interaction I had with David was back in 2013 when I needed to petition the Judge overseeing my probation to amend my probation and allow me to leave the state of MI. David was very professional and thoughtful as how to handle this matter. Prior to meeting David I had spoke to numerous counsel but after talking with David I felt there was no other choice but to retain him. The second interaction I had with David was to have a hold released on MI driving record, over the course of the process David did his due diligence to keep me informed and stay on top of my case. The day before my actual hearing David and I met and discussed the best course of action to make it through the hearing successfully. During the hearing David asked all the right questions of me and addressed all of the concerns of the hearing officer. I left the hearing feeling very optimistic the hold would be released. About six weeks later I received notification that the hold was lifted and was able to close a chapter in my life that hung over me like a black cloud for over 10 years. I would not recommend anyone else for legal matters and give David and his staff 5 stars for there amazing legal advice and actions! Way to go team Rudoi!
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Pros
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Highly skilled and experienced professional who is dedicated to achieving the best results for clients
“He's got the confidence, he is going into the situation to win, and get you the absolute best results.”
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Excellent communicator who keeps clients well-informed throughout the legal process
“He communicates well, and has a great staff in his office!”
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Knowledgeable about the judges and courts, and crafts effective defense strategies
“He's knowledge about the judge and the case that I had, and crafted an expert defense based on the facts of my case.”
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Responsive and accessible, always available to answer client questions and concerns
“I was always able to get in contact with him, in person, very quickly which is super rare.”
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Passionate about his work and genuinely cares about his clients' wellbeing
“You can tell he enjoys his job. He is Resourceful and knowledgeable in most fields.”
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As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

Publications

2017:
Michigan State International Law Review, The Developmet of Medical Marihuana Law in Canada and Its Effect on Michigan Marihuana Statutes
2015:
The Oakland Press, Patients, caregivers drop as high court weighs Michigan medical marijuana cases
2015:
Detroit Free Press, How a sticky note helps Holly woman fight marijuana rap
2015:
Detroit News, High court: Sticky notes aren't evidence in pot case
2015:
Lansing State Journal, Sticky note can't convict in marijuana case, state Supreme Court rules
2015:
The Oakland Press, Sticky notes could end prosecution in Holly medical marijuana case
2014:
New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch, Will a 'sticky note' put marijuana caregiver's wife in jail?
2014:
The Oakland Press, Medical marijuana has Keego man in limbo
2013:
The Weed Blog, Michigan Medical Marijuana Case Resolved After 1,500 Days
2013:
The Oakland Press, Charges dismissed in Oakland County medical marijuana case
2013:
Click on Detroit, Michigan medical marijuana parents battle for custody of baby
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