Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Jobs available

Below are a list of positions and a short description as provided by the entity hiring. CDAM is not hiring these positions, simply making information available. All positions will be removed after 60 days. Send job postings to rsain@cdamonline.org or fill in our form.

Assistant Public Defender FT - Muskegon - The Assistant Public Defender (APD) is a trial lawyer position that supports the appointed chief public defender, playing a crucial role in countering state prosecutions. The APD practices in various forums, including county, municipal, and township courts, offering quality legal representation to defendants unable to afford legal counsel for criminal or civil violations. Additionally, the APD may be assigned to juvenile delinquency and neglect and abuse (NA) cases, serving as a Guardian ad litem (GAL). The position also provides operational/administrative assistance to the department head for recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating a large volunteer workforce of qualified student interns. While initially under supervision, the lawyer progressively gains independence with experience. As an APD progresses in the department, in addition to the tasks described above, the APD may be assigned to take on administrative duties, train and/or supervise subordinates, take leadership positions, and take on more difficult and/or higher jeopardy cases. For more the details, click here. first emailed 5/28/25

Associate Attorney - Troy- The Criminal Practice Group is committed to providing excellent representation to people facing criminal charges. The firm is dedicated to providing a superior level of service and advice to our clients. This position works with the CEO, fellow attorneys, paralegals and administrative assistants to achieve outstanding results for our clients. Criminal trial attorney to represent retained clients that are looking for exemplary results. Court appearances, legal research and writing, client meetings and perform investigations. For more the details, click here. first emailed 4/30/25

Assistant Public Defender - Marquette - Under the supervision of the Chief Public Defender, the Assistant Public Defender is a trial lawyer position who serves as attorney for indigent clients throughout Marquette County and as an advocate for indigent defense. The Assistant Public Defender performs legal research, handles cases in District and Circuit Court, and provides representation of individuals on the arraignment docket. This position may handle other cases as directed by the Chief Public Defender. The Assistant Public Defender shall advocate in the best interest for clients while providing quality legal representation for defendants without means to retain legal counsel, after being charged with criminal or civil violations. For more the details, click here. first emailed 4/16/25

Junior Associate - Kalamazoo - Schlack & Associates, PLC is a small criminal defense law firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We practice holistic state and appellate criminal defense. Currently, we have two county contracts and one appellate contract (servicing indigent clients in Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, and Kent counties) in addition to private clients. Our firm is largely cloud based and tech heavy. We value flexibility, responsiveness, innovation, and old-fashioned grit.

We are looking for a full-time junior associate. Ideally, this would be someone with some state trial experience in Michigan or an attorney 1-3 years out of law school. Preference will be given to candidates with criminal law experience. Must be Michigan licensed for this position but we are also collecting applications for another associate position likely to open mid- to end of 2025 if you are still waiting for bar results but would like to submit an application.

Please send resume and cover letter to Sara Schlack (Managing Attorney/Owner) by email at SSchlack@SchlackLaw.com or mail to Schlack & Associates, PLC, 251 N. Rose St., Ste. 200, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. If you have less than 2 years of practice experience, please include copy of transcripts. References will be requested after first interview. first emailed 4/16/25

Investigative Paralegal / Administrative Assistant - Flint - Eugene Butler Investigations is currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Investigative Paralegal / Administrative Assistant to join our small, fast-paced, and rapidly growing Private Investigation and Bail Bond Agency. This is a full-time position with significant responsibilities in criminal defense investigations—many of which are conducted on behalf of Public Defender’s Offices throughout Michigan’s Thumb region and Southeastern Michigan. The role also includes work in civil litigation support, due diligence investigations, asset searches related to civil judgments and divorce proceedings, and law enforcement pre-employment background investigations. For all the details and to apply click here. first emailed 4/10/25