When You Need A True Defense

Serious felony charges demand a high-caliber defense. Time after time, the lawyers at LaRene & Kriger PLC have prevailed in some of the biggest criminal cases in Michigan. They understand what’s at stake. Put your trust in their long track record of trial and appellate success.

A Preeminent Criminal Defense Firm Based In Detroit Equipped For Serious Criminal Charges

Our Practice Areas

Fraud & White Collar Crimes

Crimes Of Violence

Drug Charges

Theft & Property Crimes

Federal Charges

Appeals & Post-Conviction

Accomplished Trial Lawyers Fighting For You

The three attorneys at LaRene & Kriger PLC have 100 years of combined experience defending the accused. Long-time partners N.C. Deday LaRene and Mark Kriger are well known and respected in Detroit and throughout Michigan for their effective defense of the accused . Allison Kriger has become a compelling litigator in her own right, with an impressive string of jury trial victories.

The firm’s clients include doctors, business owners, executives, public officials, attorneys, stockbrokers and others with careers and much more at stake. Its attorneys have handled the most serious felony charges, including homicide, robbery, fraud, public corruption, drug trafficking and racketeering.

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Modern Success With Old School Methods

The LaRene & Kriger PLC lawyers accept only a limited number of cases so they can mount the sophisticated and spirited defenses that clients need. They do all the work themselves – the research, motions, briefs, everything – rather than delegating these tasks to paralegals or law clerks. This approach ensures that every aspect of the defense receives first-rate attention.

The firm also has in-house forensic computer evidence capabilities – a rarity among criminal defense lawyers but invaluable in complex cases in which electronic evidence is of great importance. The legal team stays current with evolving laws and technologies, but hard work and attention to detail never go out of style.

Work Directly With Top Defense Lawyers

Mr. LaRene and Mr. Kriger received the 2006 Lawyers of the Year award from Michigan Lawyers Weekly. They are also AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell.
Call LaRene & Kriger PLC today at 313-765-8687 to arrange a confidential consultation. You will receive honest, candid information that you can count on.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Notable Results in High-Profile Cases

These are just a sample of noteworthy cases in recent years. For every highly publicized case, there are many more in which our intervention kept clients out of the spotlight – and out of prison.

Acquitted Of Public Corruption

LaRene & Kriger successfully defended former Macomb County prosecutor Carl Marlinga on charges of taking bribes and violating federal election laws during his congressional bid. After Mr. Marlinga was acquitted by a jury on all counts, he later went on to become a judge.

Acquitted Of Murder

We represented one of three teenagers accused in the shooting death of a Rib Rack restaurant manager during a robbery. Although his co-defendants tried to portray Jerome Hamilton as the trigger man, our client was acquitted at trial and the others were convicted.

Defense In Famous Hitman Allegations

Mark Kriger represented Grosse Pointe businessman Bob Bashara who was charged with solicitation to murder, arranging to have his wife’s confessed killer killed.

Acquitted Of Organized Crime

In a case known locally as the Wolverine Golf Club trial, Mr. Kriger successfully defended Leonard Torrice who was charged with racketeering, money laundering and conducting an illegal gambling business. After a three-month trial, Mr. Torrice was acquitted of all charges.

Charges Dismissed In Flint Water Case

Mark Kriger and Deday LaRene defended Stephen Busch, one of the public officials prosecuted for the Flint drinking water crisis. He pleaded to a misdemeanor charge which was later dismissed, avoiding prosecution for serious felony charges of official misconduct, evidence tampering and violating the Michigan Drinking Water Act.