Assault Charge Defense in Washtenaw County
For over 35 years, Joseph A. Simon has successfully defended individuals against complex assault accusations in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and the 22nd Circuit Court.
Navigating Washtenaw's Judicial Venues
Assault charges in Washtenaw County are prosecuted in distinct venues, each with their own court procedures, judicial temperaments, and prosecutorial policies. Success requires deep familiarity with these local systems.
14A-1 District Court
Pittsfield / Ann ArborHandling assault and domestic violence misdemeanors for Pittsfield Township and primary county jurisdictions.
15th District Court
Ann Arbor CityServing cases occurring within the City of Ann Arbor, including University of Michigan campus incidents.
14A-2 District Court
YpsilantiManaging misdemeanor assault defense in the City of Ypsilanti and surrounding Ypsilanti Township.
22nd Circuit Court
County FeloniesJurisdiction for all assault-related felonies in Washtenaw County, including Felonious Assault and Resisting Police.
"An aggressive assault defense starts by knowing the specific tendencies of the judge and the prosecutor in the exact room where your future will be decided."
Statutory Matrix & Targeted Defenses
We dissect every element of the prosecution's case under Michigan law, exploiting evidentiary failures and constitutional violations specific to each statute.
Domestic Violence
The Exposure
Assault involving a spouse, former spouse, dating relationship, or household member. Often carries mandatory counseling and immediate firearm restrictions.
Strategic Defense
Self-defense, false accusations, lack of offensive contact.
Felonious Assault
The Exposure
Assault with a dangerous weapon without intending to commit murder or inflict great bodily harm. A felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison.
Strategic Defense
Lack of weapon intent, defense of others, accidental use.
Assault & Battery
The Exposure
The intentional application of force to another person. Even a minor touch without injury can trigger a misdemeanor criminal charge.
Strategic Defense
Consent, mutual combat, absence of intent.
A Disciplined Framework for Strategic Defense
We treat criminal law as a precise, structural process. Our blueprint maps every tactical maneuver from the moment of investigation to the final courtroom verdict.
Pre-Charge Intervention
The most critical phase. We engage prosecutors immediately to prevent formal charge authorization before your first court appearance.
Evidentiary Analysis
We obtain surveillance video, 911 recordings, and witness statements that police often overlook or choose not to include in their reports.
Preliminary Examination
In felony cases, we use this hearing to force the prosecution to reveal their evidence, often securing dismissals due to insufficient proof.
Trial Defense & Verdict
If a resolution cannot be reached, we prepare a clinical, evidence-driven defense for the jury, focused on absolute acquittal.
Joseph A. Simon
40+ years of criminal defense experience
Courtroom Victories & Proven Outcomes
"While every case is unique, these results represent our commitment to aggressive, strategic defense in Washtenaw County."
Felonious Assault & Domestic Violence
22nd Circuit Court / 14A-4 District Court
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault) and Domestic Violence allegations successfully challenged.
Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm
14A District Court / 22nd Circuit Court
Felony strangulation and GBH charges dismissed following an aggressive defense at the evidentiary stage.
Domestic Violence & Stalking
14A-1 District Court
Jury trial victory for a client facing domestic relationship stalking and assault charges.
Aggravated Stalking
22nd Circuit Court / 14A-4 District Court
Complex felony stalking charges dismissed prior to trial through strategic legal motions.
Resisting & Obstructing Police
15th District Court
Obstruction charges in Ann Arbor dismissed after challenging the legality of the underlying police contact.
Domestic Assault
14A-4 District Court
Charges dismissed following extensive negotiation and evidentiary challenges.
Strategic Defense Library
What to Expect at the 15th District Court
Essential tips and strategic guidance for navigating the Ann Arbor City court system when facing assault or criminal charges.
Defending Felonious Assault Charges in Michigan
A strategic overview of MCL 750.82, analyzing weapon definitions, prosecutorial burdens, and evidentiary exclusion strategies for felony assault defense.
Domestic Violence Defense: Tactical Pre-Charge Advocacy
Domestic violence allegations in Washtenaw County move fast. Learn how early legal intervention can prevent life-altering charges and protect your rights.
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