J. Erich Goetz, P.C. is a specialized Michigan law firm focusing on drunk driving defense and driver’s license restoration, serving clients throughout Metro Detroit and beyond. With a primary emphasis on criminal defense related to impaired driving offenses, the firm stands out for its dedicated expertise in navigating the Secretary of State’s complex reinstatement process and aggressively defending clients in court.
Led by Erich Goetz, who has been practicing since 1997 and winning driver’s license restoration cases since 1999, the firm offers personalized legal representation—clients meet directly with the attorney, not associates or paralegals. The practice is deeply experienced in handling cases across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, with a proven track record of dismissals and acquittals in drunk driving and related criminal matters.
Services Offered
- Driver’s License Restoration
- OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) Defense
- DUI (Driving Under the Influence) Defense
- OWVI (Operating While Visibly Impaired) Defense
- Super Drunk Law Defense (BAC .17 or higher)
- Zero Tolerance Offenses (for drivers under 21)
- Child Endangerment Charges
- Criminal Defense
- Trial Representation
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Misdemeanor Defense
The firm serves individuals across Michigan, with particular focus on Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, including cities such as Troy, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Detroit, Warren, and Mount Clemens. Erich Goetz brings additional insight from his role as City Prosecutor for Clawson, enhancing his effectiveness in drunk driving and license restoration cases.
