Stuart Friedman, Attorney is a specialized criminal appellate and post-conviction law firm based in Southfield, Michigan, serving the Metro Detroit area and beyond. Led by the husband-and-wife team of Stuart Friedman and Suzanne Schuelke, the firm brings a combined 70 years of experience in Michigan and federal criminal appellate law. Distinguished by its exclusive focus on appeals and post-conviction matters—rather than trials—the firm dedicates extensive time and resources to crafting high-quality, persuasive appellate briefs.
The firm’s approach is reinforced by a superior legal research infrastructure, including an extensive digital law library, comprehensive brief bank spanning over 30 years, and full access to national legal databases. With deep expertise in both state and federal appellate procedures, Stuart Friedman is a recognized authority, having authored the leading law review article on Michigan post-conviction remedies and contributed to the Michigan Appellate Handbook. The firm is particularly skilled in complex areas such as federal habeas corpus petitions, compassionate release motions, and cross-border legal challenges, often collaborating with Canadian counsel on immigration-related matters.
Services Offered
- Direct criminal appeals to Michigan Court of Appeals
- Direct criminal appeals to Michigan Supreme Court
- Direct criminal appeals to U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Direct criminal appeals to U.S. Supreme Court
- Michigan 6.500 motions (motions for relief from judgment)
- Federal habeas corpus petitions (§2254 and §2255)
- Petitions to expunge criminal convictions
- Defense of prosecution parole appeals
- Appeals of parole revocations
- Motions to reduce jail and prison sentences
- Canada waivers (TRP and Applications for Rehabilitation)
- Red Notice challenges
- Assistance with Michigan Department of Corrections matters
- Federal compassionate release motions
- Prisoner transfers to third countries
- I-192 waivers (US waivers for criminal admissibility)
- Legal representation in MDOC agency and litigation matters
- Attorney-to-attorney services (research, ghostwriting, of counsel support)
- Expert opinion letters on U.S. admissibility and adequacy of counsel
The firm is equipped to serve clients throughout Michigan and federally, with particular familiarity with Eastern and Western District courts. Fluent in navigating complex cross-border issues, Stuart Friedman is licensed before the Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS, and U.S. CBP, and maintains membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association. The firm is also highly experienced in challenging Interpol Red Notices and has successfully represented clients in high-stakes international cases.
