Ribitwer & Sabbota, LLP is a premier criminal defense law firm in Michigan, recognized for its aggressive litigation and negotiation strategies. The firm specializes exclusively in criminal law, with both founding partners being former Assistant Oakland County Prosecutors, providing them with insider knowledge of prosecution tactics. This background enables them to build exceptionally strong defenses for clients facing serious charges.
With over 50 years of combined experience, the firm adopts a proactive approach, engaging at the pre-charging stage through trial and post-trial proceedings. They serve individuals accused of crimes throughout Michigan, with a focused practice in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Ingham, and Lapeer counties. Their value lies in individualized, cost-effective representation and a reputation for successfully handling high-profile cases while preventing others from escalating through skilled negotiation.
Services Offered
- Criminal defense
- Domestic violence defense
- Homicide and murder defense
- Violent crimes defense
- White collar crimes defense (accounting fraud, bribery, extortion, racketeering, RICO crimes, computer hacking, cyberspace and Internet crimes, conspiracy, counterfeiting, forgery, embezzlement, health care fraud, insurance fraud, mail fraud, Medicare fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, tax fraud, terrorist threats, hoaxes, wire fraud)
- Sex crimes defense (criminal sexual conduct 1st-4th degree, rape, statutory rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, child molestation, child pornography, Internet sex crimes, aggravated sexual assault, child enticement, indecent exposure, lewd or lascivious conduct, pimping, prostitution, domestic violence, domestic abuse)
- Drug crimes defense (club drugs, cocaine, crack cocaine, cultivation, manufacturing, marijuana possession and sales, methamphetamine, possession of chemicals for drug manufacturing, possession with intent to deliver, prescription drugs, steroids)
- Vehicular crimes defense (OUI, DUI, DWI, license suspensions, revocations, conditional licensing, repeat and habitual traffic offenses, vehicular assault, reckless driving, speeding, vehicular manslaughter)
- Juvenile crimes defense (violent crimes, homicide, sexual misconduct, assault, battery, theft, vandalism, property crimes)
- Federal crimes defense (drug conspiracy, interstate drug trafficking, racketeering, RICO violations, money laundering, Medicaid fraud, Medicare fraud, prescription fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, tax evasion, online credit card fraud, white collar crime, embezzlement, accounting fraud, identity theft, sex trafficking, computer and Internet sex crimes, child pornography and distribution, grand jury investigations)
- Legal counsel for grand jury subpoenas
- Driver Assessment and Appeal Division (DAAD) Hearings
- Driver License Appeal Division (DLAD) Hearings
- Driver license restoration
- Substance abuse evaluations
- Bail process assistance
The firm primarily serves clients throughout Michigan, with concentrated expertise in the tri-county area and additional focus on federal cases in the Detroit area and statewide. Both attorneys are recipients of the Right to Counsel Award from Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan and are available 24/7 for consultations.
