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Marisa has dedicated her career to the practice of criminal law. Since the first grade, she has never wavered in her desire to become a criminal defense attorney. She is deeply committed to safeguarding the constitutional rights of her clients and views criminal defense not merely as a profession, but as a calling.
Marisa excels at litigation, and she has achieved numerous Not Guilty verdicts in federal and state trials. She represents clients in both misdemeanor and felony matters, where she combines strong legal analysis with exceptional written and oral advocacy. Marisa has achieved successful outcomes through case dismissals at the preliminary examination stage as well as before trial, consistently advancing persuasive arguments on behalf of her clients. Her advocacy also extends to Title IX proceedings, where she applies the same rigor and strategic approach found in her courtroom practice. From drafting complex legal briefs to litigating at trial, her work spans all facets of the criminal legal system.
Marisa previously worked at the State Appellate Defender Office in Detroit within the Juvenile Lifer Unit, where she fought for the rights of juveniles to obtain constitutional sentences under the newly enacted law. She also practiced in the Michigan State University College of Law Civil Rights Clinic, where she litigated cases on behalf of incarcerated individuals whose civil rights had been violated. Her experience in these roles have been instrumental to numerous victories at the firm, including a successful challenge before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit regarding the constitutionality of a federal statute.
Marisa is also actively engaged in the broader legal community. She has volunteered at multiple expungement clinics, using her expertise to assist individuals in obtaining relief under Michigan’s evolving expungement laws. She currently serves as the firm’s lead attorney for expungement matters and possesses in-depth knowledge of Michigan’s Clean Slate legislation.
In her spare time, Marisa loves traveling the world, cheering on all of the Detroit sports teams, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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