When You Need A True Defense

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

A Preeminent Criminal Defense Firm Based In Detroit

Equipped For Serious Criminal Charges

Fraud & White Collar Crimes

Crimes of Violence

Drug Charges

Theft & Property Crimes

Federal Charges

Appeals & Post Conviction

Accomplished Trial Lawyers Fighting For You

Our three attorneys have 100 years of combined experience defending the accused. Long-time partners 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 an effective litigator in her own right, with an impressive string of jury trial victories.

Our clients include doctors, business owners, executives, public officials, attorneys, stockbrokers, and other people with careers and much more at stake. We have handled the most serious felony charges, including homicide, robbery, fraud, public corruption, drug trafficking and racketeering.

Detroit Free Press newspaper clipping with photo of attorney Mark Kriger: "no-flash lawyer shines with his know-how. colleagues say"

Modern Success With Old School Methods

LaRene & Kriger PLC accepts only a limited number of cases so we can mount the sophisticated and spirited defense our clients need. Our attorneys do all the work themselves – the research, motions, briefs, everything – rather than delegating these tasks to a paralegal or law clerk. This approach ensures that every aspect of the defense receives first-rate attention.

Our firm also has in-house forensic computer evidence capabilities – a rarity among criminal defense lawyers but invaluable in complex cases where electronic evidence can be of great importance. We stay current with evolving laws and technologies, but hard work and attention to detail never go out of style.

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,

Work Directly With Top Defense Lawyers

Mr. LaRene and Mr. Kriger were honored as 2006 Lawyers of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly and are rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell for their legal abilities and professional integrity.

Call LaRene & Kriger PLC today at 313-765-8687 to arrange a confidential consultation. You will receive honest, candid information you can count on.

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminient Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence Since 2010

* AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used 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 confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.