Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Advocate in Southeastern Michigan
Aggressive Legal Services has been dedicated to providing Southeastern Michigan and the Detroit metropolitan community with responsive, compassionate, yet aggressive legal services since 2006. Our firm specializes in family law, criminal law, and related mediation services, representing clients in district courts, circuit courts, and Courts of Appeals. With over 14 years of experience serving as a guardian ad litem, attorney Benton G. Richardson has earned the trust of courts and clients alike for his thorough advocacy in child custody and civil distribution cases.Our practice combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to personalized client support, utilizing remote technology to maintain accessibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. We focus on resolving complex legal challenges through litigation, mediation, and parenting time coordination while maintaining a steadfast dedication to protecting client rights.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Guardian Ad Litem
Domestic Mediation
Parenting Time Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 14 years of experience serving as guardian ad litem in Southeast Michigan courts
- Our attorney holds advanced mediation certifications including 40-hour training and domestic violence screening
- We provide remote legal consultations and court representation via secure technology platforms
- Our team has resolved complex family law cases involving custody, domicile changes, and school enrollments
- We maintain a proven track record of favorable outcomes in both misdemeanor and felony criminal defense cases
What people say
Exceptional knowledge of family law
Favorable outcomes in court
Compassionate, assertive, trustworthy attorney
Honest & transparent pricing
Professional courtroom representation
Services
Family Law
Aggressive Legal Services provides comprehensive family law representation including divorce proceedings, child custody battles, parenting time coordination, and spousal support negotiations. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with compassionate guidance to protect client interests during emotionally challenging times. We handle complex cases involving property division, domicile changes, and school enrollment disputes while maintaining focus on clients' long-term well-being.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice covers misdemeanor and felony charges including domestic violence, drug offenses, DUI, and probation violations. The firm provides aggressive legal representation to protect clients' rights throughout the judicial process. We develop tailored defense strategies for charges ranging from criminal sexual conduct to PPO violations, leveraging extensive courtroom experience to challenge evidence and negotiate favorable plea agreements or prepare for trial.
Guardian Ad Litem
Attorney Benton G. Richardson serves as guardian ad litem for children involved in custody disputes and civil litigation matters. With over 14 years of experience, he assesses children's best interests through comprehensive interviews and investigations. The service includes court reporting and recommendations regarding fund distributions, custody arrangements, and other decisions affecting minors' welfare in contested legal proceedings.
Domestic Mediation
Certified mediators facilitate dispute resolution in family law matters including divorce settlements, custody agreements, and property division. The service offers a structured process for resolving conflicts outside courtroom litigation. With advanced mediation training and 20+ years of family law experience, our mediators help parties reach mutually acceptable agreements on parenting plans, support arrangements, and other critical issues.
Parenting Time Coordination
This service resolves ongoing custody-related disputes through an appointed Parenting Time Coordinator under Michigan law. We help separated parents address day-to-day issues without repeated court appearances. The process provides timely decisions on school enrollment, visitation schedules, and other parenting matters while maintaining focus on children's best interests.
People
Benton G. Richardson
Attorney & Founder
With over 14 years as a guardian ad litem and former Michigan Court of Appeals attorney, Benton Richardson specializes in family law, criminal defense, and mediation. Certified in advanced mediation techniques, he has represented clients in courts across Michigan while maintaining a focus on child advocacy and client rights protection.
Questions
What areas of law does Aggressive Legal Services specialize in?
We focus on family law (divorce, custody, child support), criminal defense (misdemeanors, felonies), guardian ad litem services, domestic mediation, and parenting time coordination.
How does the firm handle child custody cases?
We provide aggressive advocacy in custody disputes while prioritizing children's best interests, including guardian ad litem representation and parenting time coordination services.
Can I schedule a consultation during the pandemic?
Yes, we offer remote consultations via phone and video conferencing platforms to maintain accessibility during these times.
What makes your criminal defense practice unique?
Our approach combines extensive courtroom experience with personalized strategy development to protect clients' rights at every stage of the criminal justice process.
Do you handle cases outside Southeastern Michigan?
While based in Southfield, we represent clients across Michigan in family law and criminal defense matters through our court experience statewide.
