Theodore E. Bratton, J.D.
1888 Littlestone Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI USA 48236
Phone: (313) 343-0331
WELCOME & DISCLAIMER: This web site is for general informational purposes only, and should not be construed as providing legal advice. If you need legal advice or representation for a specific legal problem, seek the services of a knowledgeable attorney in your area.
"When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." Thomas Jefferson.
"We, as criminal defense lawyers, are forced to deal with some of the lowest people on earth, people who have no sense of right and wrong, people who will lie in court to get what they want, people who do not care who gets hurt in the process. It is our job - our sworn duty - as criminal defense lawyers, to protect our clients from those people. - Cynthia Rosenberry." Michael Kessler, (Facebook 2009). (Attorney licensed in Michigan) EDUCATION
Wayne State University Law School, 1991 JD (Law)
University of Michigan - Dearborn, 1987 BGS with Distinction (Psychology/Political Science/Business)
Macomb County Community College, 1980 AAS Legal Assistant with Honors
ENDEAVORS
Attorney & Counselor at Law (1994 - Present): Engaged in various capacities within the legal profession for more than 3 decades -- the greater/last portion of which as a sole practitioner providing clients with a wide range of legal services. Seasoned/Tenacious litigation and criminal defense Lawyer. Primary areas of concentration have included most types of litigation (e.g., criminal defense, drunk driving defense, personal injury, civil, probate, traffic, agency), and transactional matters (e.g., contracts, real estate, business). Over the years, zealous criminal defense became my forté. Bar Admissions include:
Michigan State Courts
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Entrepreneur (1975 - Present): Various home-based and other businesses. Since 2002, being an Independent Associate of Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc. (PPL)* has provided me with the opportunity to help people and businesses obtain very affordable access to quality law firms throughout North America. It is enjoyable and fulfilling to make a living while making a difference (leveling the legal & business playing fields; identity monitoring & restoration; etc.).
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Law Clerk, Legal Assistant (1981 - 1994): Self d/b/a Bratton Paralegal Service, Inc., Law-Help, Inc., etc.
Law Clerk (1990 - 1992): Charfoos & Christensen, PC
Legal Assistant (1986 - 1988): American Motors / Chrysler Motors
Volunteer Legislative Intern (1985): US Congressman Dennis M Hertel
Messenger/Clerk Coordinator (1979 - 1981): Jaffe, Snider, Raitt, Garratt & Heuer, PC
PUBLICATIONS
- Michigan State Appellate Defender Office; Defender Motion Book (2000, 2002) - Contributor
- Michigan Legal Form File -- General Index ©1982 - Author
MEMBERSHIPS
AARP
Alumni Association of the University of Michigan
American Civil Liberties Union - Guardian of Liberty
AMVETS - Member-at-Large (Vietnam Era Veteran)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Former Member)
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (Former Member)
Detroit Zoological Society
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Former Member)
Sierra Club - Wilderness Guardian
NOTE: I do not guarantee any information, services, products, etc. available on this web site nor through any of its links.
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The note in this 2009 Christmas card from a former Client made me realize that
I have made a big difference in many lives.
So, I won't be jumping off the bridge & Clarence will finally get his wings!!!
